- Cost of Living
- Italy
- Egypt
- Genoa
- Alexandria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Genoa, Italy compared to Alexandria, Egypt
Currency:
| Food | + 288% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Genoa (Italy) is 288% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (E£ 316) | E£ 66 | + 382% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (E£ 144) | E£ 60 | + 139% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.00 (E£ 84) | E£ 32 | + 161% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.44 (E£ 30) | E£ 13 | + 139% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.88 (E£ 61) | E£ 16 | + 268% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.94 (E£ 41) | E£ 6 | + 567% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (E£ 155) | E£ 27 | + 473% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.75 (E£ 37) | E£ 15 | + 145% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.66 (E£ 56) | E£ 5.21 | + 976% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.07 (E£ 23) | E£ 13 | + 79% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €4.50 (E£ 95) | E£ 88 | + 7% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.89 (E£ 40) | E£ 10 | + 314% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.88 (E£ 40) | E£ 2.28 | + 1639% | |
| Housing | + 365% | |||
| Housing in Genoa (Italy) is 365% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,150 (E£ 24,223) | E£ 4,826 | + 402% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €825 (E£ 17,378) | E£ 2,486 | + 599% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €247 (E£ 5,199) | E£ 245 | + 2018% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €679 (E£ 14,293) | E£ 2,488 | + 474% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €457 (E£ 9,629) | E£ 1,489 | + 547% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €123 (E£ 2,599) | E£ 238 | + 992% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €27 (E£ 575) | E£ 397 | + 45% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €402 (E£ 8,463) | E£ 6,060 | + 40% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €106 (E£ 2,223) | E£ 1,489 | + 49% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.16 (E£ 109) | E£ 55 | + 98% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (E£ 208) | E£ 17 | + 1136% | |
| Clothes | + 57% | |||
| Clothes in Genoa (Italy) is 57% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €88 (E£ 1,851) | E£ 735 | + 152% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €25 (E£ 521) | E£ 604 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €104 (E£ 2,185) | E£ 1,360 | + 61% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €168 (E£ 3,528) | E£ 581 | + 507% | |
| Transportation | + 267% | |||
| Transportation in Genoa (Italy) is 267% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,300 (E£ 448,660) | E£ 348,808 | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.64 (E£ 35) | E£ 3.19 | + 983% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €46 (E£ 969) | E£ 123 | + 691% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €16 (E£ 333) | E£ 21 | + 1493% | |
| Personal Care | + 434% | |||
| Personal Care in Genoa (Italy) is 434% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (E£ 180) | E£ 24 | + 644% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (E£ 211) | E£ 90 | + 135% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €78 (E£ 1,634) | E£ 98 | + 1566% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.15 (E£ 87) | E£ 30 | + 191% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.36 (E£ 71) | E£ 19 | + 274% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.53 (E£ 74) | E£ 23 | + 231% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.83 (E£ 39) | E£ 13 | + 206% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.59 (E£ 34) | E£ 12 | + 190% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (E£ 365) | E£ 28 | + 1216% | |
| Entertainment | + 201% | |||
| Entertainment in Genoa (Italy) is 201% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €32 (E£ 670) | E£ 119 | + 464% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (E£ 358) | E£ 80 | + 347% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €51 (E£ 1,084) | E£ 323 | + 235% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €50 (E£ 1,053) | E£ 214 | + 392% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (E£ 167) | E£ 52 | + 221% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.23 (E£ 26) | E£ 24 | + 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.00 (E£ 105) | E£ 19 | + 440% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | €474 (E£ 9,977) | E£ 12,013 | - 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.20 (E£ 4.21) | E£ 0.23 | + 1707% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €49 (E£ 1,031) | E£ 433 | + 138% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.00 (E£ 105) | E£ 26 | + 307% | |
| TOTAL | + 268% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 744 prices entered by 55 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 24, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Genoa (Italy) is 268% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 55,248
(€2,623)
in Genoa
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
E£ 15,000
in Alexandria.
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