- Cost of Living
- Germany
- Egypt
- Cologne
- Alexandria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Cologne, Germany compared to Alexandria, Egypt
Currency:
| Food | + 198% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cologne (Germany) is 198% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €9 (E£ 186) | E£ 68 | + 175% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (E£ 147) | E£ 60 | + 144% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.37 (E£ 70) | E£ 32 | + 116% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.84 (E£ 17) | E£ 13 | + 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.85 (E£ 38) | E£ 16 | + 133% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.97 (E£ 61) | E£ 6 | + 903% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.41 (E£ 91) | E£ 27 | + 237% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.36 (E£ 49) | E£ 15 | + 225% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.64 (E£ 34) | E£ 5.21 | + 553% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.84 (E£ 17) | E£ 14 | + 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €4.75 (E£ 98) | E£ 88 | + 11% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.79 (E£ 37) | E£ 10 | + 286% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.35 (E£ 28) | E£ 2.28 | + 1126% | |
| Housing | + 356% | |||
| Housing in Cologne (Germany) is 356% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,322 (E£ 27,381) | E£ 4,826 | + 467% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €906 (E£ 18,767) | E£ 2,486 | + 655% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €171 (E£ 3,540) | E£ 245 | + 1342% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €591 (E£ 12,234) | E£ 2,488 | + 392% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €436 (E£ 9,020) | E£ 1,489 | + 506% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €102 (E£ 2,114) | E£ 238 | + 788% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €18 (E£ 372) | E£ 397 | - 6% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €460 (E£ 9,520) | E£ 6,060 | + 57% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €86 (E£ 1,784) | E£ 1,489 | + 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €3.93 (E£ 81) | E£ 60 | + 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €17 (E£ 354) | E£ 17 | + 1998% | |
| Clothes | + 104% | |||
| Clothes in Cologne (Germany) is 104% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €89 (E£ 1,840) | E£ 735 | + 150% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €57 (E£ 1,176) | E£ 604 | + 95% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €94 (E£ 1,943) | E£ 1,360 | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €96 (E£ 1,981) | E£ 581 | + 241% | |
| Transportation | + 397% | |||
| Transportation in Cologne (Germany) is 397% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €18,500 (E£ 383,104) | E£ 348,808 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.39 (E£ 29) | E£ 3.19 | + 803% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €88 (E£ 1,812) | E£ 123 | + 1378% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €20 (E£ 414) | E£ 21 | + 1884% | |
| Personal Care | + 252% | |||
| Personal Care in Cologne (Germany) is 252% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (E£ 154) | E£ 24 | + 534% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (E£ 196) | E£ 90 | + 118% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €39 (E£ 815) | E£ 98 | + 730% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.18 (E£ 66) | E£ 30 | + 119% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €1.56 (E£ 32) | E£ 19 | + 71% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €1.90 (E£ 39) | E£ 23 | + 74% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.41 (E£ 29) | E£ 13 | + 132% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.36 (E£ 28) | E£ 12 | + 144% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €19 (E£ 395) | E£ 28 | + 1322% | |
| Entertainment | + 160% | |||
| Entertainment in Cologne (Germany) is 160% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €30 (E£ 632) | E£ 119 | + 432% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (E£ 352) | E£ 80 | + 339% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €90 (E£ 1,871) | E£ 323 | + 479% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €56 (E£ 1,159) | E£ 214 | + 442% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (E£ 157) | E£ 52 | + 201% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.44 (E£ 51) | E£ 24 | + 112% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.00 (E£ 62) | E£ 19 | + 219% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | €536 (E£ 11,090) | E£ 12,013 | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (E£ 2.07) | E£ 0.23 | + 788% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €31 (E£ 647) | E£ 433 | + 49% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.35 (E£ 111) | E£ 26 | + 329% | |
| TOTAL | + 266% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 747 prices entered by 70 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 18, 2017.
Exchange rate:
20.708
EGP
/
EUR
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Cost of living in Cologne (Germany) is 266% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 51,250
(€2,475)
in Cologne
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
E£ 14,000
in Alexandria.
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