- Cost of Living
- India
- Egypt
- Faridabad
- Alexandria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Faridabad, India compared to Alexandria, Egypt
Currency:
| Food | - 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Faridabad (India) is 8% cheaper than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨213 (E£ 56) | E£ 72 | - 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨196 (E£ 52) | E£ 72 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨147 (E£ 39) | E£ 36 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨50 (E£ 13) | E£ 13 | - 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨66 (E£ 18) | E£ 20 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨27 (E£ 7) | E£ 14 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨125 (E£ 33) | E£ 29 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨95 (E£ 25) | E£ 21 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨16 (E£ 4.29) | E£ 5.98 | - 28% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨85 (E£ 23) | E£ 19 | + 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨707 (E£ 187) | E£ 92 | + 103% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨66 (E£ 18) | E£ 11 | + 56% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨20 (E£ 5.22) | E£ 10 | - 50% | |
| Housing | + 8% | |||
| Housing in Faridabad (India) is 8% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨16,680 (E£ 4,425) | E£ 5,401 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨11,054 (E£ 2,933) | E£ 3,866 | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨1,842 (E£ 489) | E£ 898 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨14,271 (E£ 3,786) | E£ 3,625 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨10,000 (E£ 2,653) | E£ 2,335 | + 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨1,133 (E£ 300) | E£ 736 | - 59% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨2,364 (E£ 627) | E£ 365 | + 72% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨27,523 (E£ 7,302) | E£ 6,508 | + 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨6,350 (E£ 1,685) | E£ 1,489 | + 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨376 (E£ 100) | E£ 67 | + 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 35% | |||
| Clothes in Faridabad (India) is 35% cheaper than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,006 (E£ 532) | E£ 740 | - 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨1,601 (E£ 425) | E£ 614 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨2,632 (E£ 698) | E£ 1,504 | - 54% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨1,622 (E£ 430) | E£ 777 | - 45% | |
| Transportation | + 10% | |||
| Transportation in Faridabad (India) is 10% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨997,546 (E£ 264,641) | E£ 453,039 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨67 (E£ 18) | E£ 3.88 | + 360% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,180 (E£ 313) | E£ 182 | + 72% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | E£ 126 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Faridabad (India) is 31% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨99 (E£ 26) | E£ 33 | - 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨149 (E£ 40) | E£ 80 | - 51% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨325 (E£ 86) | E£ 200 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨247 (E£ 66) | E£ 40 | + 64% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨165 (E£ 44) | E£ 21 | + 108% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨225 (E£ 60) | E£ 26 | + 133% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨139 (E£ 37) | E£ 20 | + 86% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨100 (E£ 27) | E£ 15 | + 81% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨150 (E£ 40) | E£ 48 | - 16% | |
| Entertainment | + 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Faridabad (India) is 18% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨775 (E£ 205) | E£ 153 | + 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨292 (E£ 78) | E£ 96 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨571 (E£ 152) | E£ 520 | - 71% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,041 (E£ 276) | E£ 228 | + 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨613 (E£ 163) | E£ 52 | + 212% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨284 (E£ 75) | E£ 24 | + 211% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨102 (E£ 27) | E£ 19 | + 39% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨45,000 (E£ 11,938) | E£ 11,487 | + 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨2.00 (E£ 0.53) | E£ 0.23 | + 134% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,374 (E£ 364) | E£ 416 | - 12% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨139 (E£ 37) | E£ 28 | + 32% | |
| TOTAL | + 4% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 383 prices entered by 35 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Faridabad (India) is about the same as in Alexandria (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 14,527
(₨54,757)
in Faridabad
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
E£ 14,000
in Alexandria.
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