- Cost of Living
- India
- Egypt
- Faridabad
- Alexandria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Faridabad, India compared to Alexandria, Egypt
Currency:
| Food | + 31% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Faridabad (India) is 31% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨248 (E£ 68) | E£ 66 | + 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨152 (E£ 42) | E£ 55 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨146 (E£ 40) | E£ 32 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨49 (E£ 13) | E£ 12 | + 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨65 (E£ 18) | E£ 16 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨28 (E£ 8) | E£ 6 | + 25% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨136 (E£ 37) | E£ 27 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨89 (E£ 24) | E£ 15 | + 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨17 (E£ 4.67) | E£ 5.21 | - 10% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨119 (E£ 33) | E£ 13 | + 160% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨493 (E£ 135) | E£ 88 | + 53% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨64 (E£ 18) | E£ 9 | + 88% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨20 (E£ 5.61) | E£ 2.28 | + 146% | |
| Housing | + 34% | |||
| Housing in Faridabad (India) is 34% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨16,680 (E£ 4,581) | E£ 4,826 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨11,054 (E£ 3,036) | E£ 2,486 | + 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨1,929 (E£ 530) | E£ 245 | + 116% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨16,049 (E£ 4,408) | E£ 2,488 | + 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨10,000 (E£ 2,747) | E£ 1,489 | + 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨1,114 (E£ 306) | E£ 238 | + 29% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨2,364 (E£ 649) | E£ 397 | + 63% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨28,374 (E£ 7,793) | E£ 6,060 | + 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨6,528 (E£ 1,793) | E£ 1,489 | + 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨300 (E£ 82) | E£ 55 | + 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | E£ 17 | - | |
| Clothes | - 17% | |||
| Clothes in Faridabad (India) is 17% cheaper than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,006 (E£ 551) | E£ 644 | - 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨1,929 (E£ 530) | E£ 604 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,116 (E£ 856) | E£ 1,360 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨1,807 (E£ 496) | E£ 581 | - 15% | |
| Transportation | + 74% | |||
| Transportation in Faridabad (India) is 74% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,098,150 (E£ 301,618) | E£ 348,808 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨68 (E£ 19) | E£ 3.19 | + 490% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,392 (E£ 382) | E£ 123 | + 212% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨155 (E£ 43) | E£ 21 | + 104% | |
| Personal Care | + 90% | |||
| Personal Care in Faridabad (India) is 90% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨52 (E£ 14) | E£ 24 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨101 (E£ 28) | E£ 90 | - 69% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨350 (E£ 96) | E£ 98 | - 2% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨400 (E£ 110) | E£ 30 | + 266% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨166 (E£ 46) | E£ 19 | + 141% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨200 (E£ 55) | E£ 23 | + 144% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨200 (E£ 55) | E£ 13 | + 335% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨100 (E£ 27) | E£ 12 | + 137% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨150 (E£ 41) | E£ 28 | + 48% | |
| Entertainment | + 71% | |||
| Entertainment in Faridabad (India) is 71% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,031 (E£ 283) | E£ 119 | + 139% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨331 (E£ 91) | E£ 73 | + 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨666 (E£ 183) | E£ 323 | - 43% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,040 (E£ 560) | E£ 214 | + 162% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨564 (E£ 155) | E£ 52 | + 197% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨178 (E£ 49) | E£ 24 | + 104% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨107 (E£ 29) | E£ 19 | + 51% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | ₨45,000 (E£ 12,360) | E£ 12,523 | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨2.00 (E£ 0.55) | E£ 0.24 | + 128% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨3,515 (E£ 965) | E£ 379 | + 155% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨173 (E£ 47) | E£ 26 | + 84% | |
| TOTAL | + 47% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 442 prices entered by 39 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 19, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Faridabad (India) is 47% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 20,608
(₨75,031)
in Faridabad
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
E£ 14,000
in Alexandria.
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