- Cost of Living
- Italy
- Egypt
- Genoa
- Alexandria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Genoa, Italy compared to Alexandria, Egypt
Currency:
| Food | + 320% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Genoa (Italy) is 320% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (E£ 311) | E£ 61 | + 407% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (E£ 141) | E£ 49 | + 189% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.00 (E£ 83) | E£ 32 | + 162% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.44 (E£ 30) | E£ 12 | + 159% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.88 (E£ 60) | E£ 16 | + 263% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.94 (E£ 40) | E£ 4.77 | + 744% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (E£ 153) | E£ 28 | + 442% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.75 (E£ 36) | E£ 12 | + 206% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.66 (E£ 55) | E£ 4.31 | + 1181% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.07 (E£ 22) | E£ 9 | + 148% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €4.50 (E£ 93) | E£ 89 | + 5% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.89 (E£ 39) | E£ 9 | + 331% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.88 (E£ 39) | E£ 2.71 | + 1339% | |
| Housing | + 335% | |||
| Housing in Genoa (Italy) is 335% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,150 (E£ 23,844) | E£ 4,287 | + 456% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €825 (E£ 17,105) | E£ 2,487 | + 588% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €247 (E£ 5,118) | E£ 218 | + 2249% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €679 (E£ 14,069) | E£ 2,526 | + 457% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €457 (E£ 9,478) | E£ 1,181 | + 702% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €123 (E£ 2,559) | E£ 512 | + 399% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €27 (E£ 566) | E£ 443 | + 28% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €418 (E£ 8,671) | E£ 5,512 | + 57% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €106 (E£ 2,188) | E£ 1,699 | + 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.16 (E£ 107) | E£ 64 | + 68% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (E£ 205) | E£ 19 | + 995% | |
| Clothes | + 64% | |||
| Clothes in Genoa (Italy) is 64% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €88 (E£ 1,822) | E£ 645 | + 182% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €25 (E£ 513) | E£ 581 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €104 (E£ 2,151) | E£ 1,190 | + 81% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €168 (E£ 3,473) | E£ 720 | + 383% | |
| Transportation | + 184% | |||
| Transportation in Genoa (Italy) is 184% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,300 (E£ 441,629) | E£ 507,909 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.64 (E£ 34) | E£ 2.81 | + 1110% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €46 (E£ 954) | E£ 109 | + 775% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €16 (E£ 327) | E£ 21 | + 1468% | |
| Personal Care | + 462% | |||
| Personal Care in Genoa (Italy) is 462% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (E£ 177) | E£ 24 | + 632% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (E£ 208) | E£ 76 | + 173% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €78 (E£ 1,608) | E£ 112 | + 1341% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.15 (E£ 86) | E£ 30 | + 187% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.36 (E£ 70) | E£ 19 | + 268% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.53 (E£ 73) | E£ 23 | + 226% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.83 (E£ 38) | E£ 13 | + 201% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.59 (E£ 33) | E£ 12 | + 186% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (E£ 359) | E£ 27 | + 1250% | |
| Entertainment | + 291% | |||
| Entertainment in Genoa (Italy) is 291% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €32 (E£ 659) | E£ 119 | + 456% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (E£ 352) | E£ 73 | + 380% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €51 (E£ 1,067) | E£ 283 | + 277% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €50 (E£ 1,037) | E£ 233 | + 344% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (E£ 165) | E£ 52 | + 216% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.23 (E£ 26) | E£ 24 | + 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.00 (E£ 104) | E£ 19 | + 432% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | €164 (E£ 3,395) | E£ 2,268 | + 50% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.20 (E£ 4.15) | E£ 0.23 | + 1685% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €49 (E£ 1,015) | E£ 379 | + 168% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.00 (E£ 104) | E£ 26 | + 298% | |
| TOTAL | + 260% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 718 prices entered by 56 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 26, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Genoa (Italy) is 260% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 50,465
(€2,434)
in Genoa
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
E£ 14,000
in Alexandria.
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