- Cost of Living
- Germany
- Egypt
- Cologne
- Alexandria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Cologne, Germany compared to Alexandria, Egypt
Currency:
| Food | + 142% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cologne (Germany) is 142% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €9 (E£ 194) | E£ 72 | + 169% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (E£ 161) | E£ 72 | + 126% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.37 (E£ 73) | E£ 36 | + 100% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.84 (E£ 18) | E£ 13 | + 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.85 (E£ 40) | E£ 20 | + 98% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.97 (E£ 64) | E£ 14 | + 355% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.41 (E£ 95) | E£ 29 | + 229% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.10 (E£ 45) | E£ 21 | + 116% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.64 (E£ 35) | E£ 5.98 | + 492% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.84 (E£ 18) | E£ 19 | - 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €4.75 (E£ 103) | E£ 92 | + 11% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.74 (E£ 38) | E£ 11 | + 232% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.36 (E£ 29) | E£ 10 | + 184% | |
| Housing | + 200% | |||
| Housing in Cologne (Germany) is 200% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,322 (E£ 28,539) | E£ 5,401 | + 428% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €906 (E£ 19,561) | E£ 3,866 | + 406% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €171 (E£ 3,690) | E£ 898 | + 311% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €591 (E£ 12,751) | E£ 3,625 | + 252% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €436 (E£ 9,401) | E£ 2,335 | + 303% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €102 (E£ 2,203) | E£ 736 | + 199% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €21 (E£ 443) | E£ 365 | + 21% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €454 (E£ 9,807) | E£ 6,508 | + 51% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €86 (E£ 1,859) | E£ 1,489 | + 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €3.93 (E£ 85) | E£ 67 | + 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €17 (E£ 364) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 105% | |||
| Clothes in Cologne (Germany) is 105% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €89 (E£ 1,917) | E£ 740 | + 159% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €57 (E£ 1,226) | E£ 614 | + 100% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €102 (E£ 2,208) | E£ 1,504 | + 47% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €96 (E£ 2,065) | E£ 777 | + 166% | |
| Transportation | + 251% | |||
| Transportation in Cologne (Germany) is 251% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €18,500 (E£ 399,304) | E£ 453,039 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.31 (E£ 28) | E£ 3.88 | + 631% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €88 (E£ 1,889) | E£ 182 | + 936% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €20 (E£ 432) | E£ 126 | + 242% | |
| Personal Care | + 199% | |||
| Personal Care in Cologne (Germany) is 199% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (E£ 160) | E£ 33 | + 389% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (E£ 204) | E£ 80 | + 155% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €43 (E£ 937) | E£ 200 | + 369% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.18 (E£ 69) | E£ 40 | + 71% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €1.56 (E£ 34) | E£ 21 | + 60% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €1.90 (E£ 41) | E£ 26 | + 59% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.41 (E£ 30) | E£ 20 | + 54% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.36 (E£ 29) | E£ 15 | + 100% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (E£ 424) | E£ 48 | + 791% | |
| Entertainment | + 153% | |||
| Entertainment in Cologne (Germany) is 153% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €30 (E£ 658) | E£ 153 | + 330% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (E£ 367) | E£ 96 | + 281% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €90 (E£ 1,950) | E£ 520 | + 275% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €56 (E£ 1,208) | E£ 228 | + 430% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (E£ 173) | E£ 52 | + 231% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.44 (E£ 53) | E£ 24 | + 117% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.00 (E£ 65) | E£ 19 | + 232% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €513 (E£ 11,063) | E£ 11,487 | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (E£ 2.16) | E£ 0.23 | + 851% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €31 (E£ 675) | E£ 416 | + 62% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.35 (E£ 115) | E£ 28 | + 313% | |
| TOTAL | + 186% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 500 prices entered by 53 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
21.584
EGP
/
EUR
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Cost of living in Cologne (Germany) is 186% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 48,590
(€2,251)
in Cologne
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
E£ 17,000
in Alexandria.
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