- Cost of Living
- Italy
- Egypt
- Genoa
- Alexandria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Genoa, Italy compared to Alexandria, Egypt
Currency:
| Food | + 209% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Genoa (Italy) is 209% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (E£ 328) | E£ 72 | + 356% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (E£ 156) | E£ 72 | + 118% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.00 (E£ 88) | E£ 36 | + 141% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.48 (E£ 32) | E£ 13 | + 141% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.88 (E£ 63) | E£ 20 | + 213% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.94 (E£ 42) | E£ 14 | + 202% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (E£ 161) | E£ 29 | + 458% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.75 (E£ 38) | E£ 21 | + 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.66 (E£ 58) | E£ 5.98 | + 873% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.07 (E£ 23) | E£ 19 | + 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €4.50 (E£ 99) | E£ 92 | + 7% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.93 (E£ 42) | E£ 11 | + 274% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.88 (E£ 41) | E£ 10 | + 298% | |
| Housing | + 220% | |||
| Housing in Genoa (Italy) is 220% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,150 (E£ 25,177) | E£ 5,401 | + 366% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €825 (E£ 18,062) | E£ 3,866 | + 367% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €247 (E£ 5,404) | E£ 898 | + 502% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €679 (E£ 14,856) | E£ 3,625 | + 310% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €457 (E£ 10,008) | E£ 2,335 | + 329% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €123 (E£ 2,702) | E£ 736 | + 267% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €27 (E£ 597) | E£ 365 | + 64% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €402 (E£ 8,796) | E£ 6,508 | + 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €106 (E£ 2,311) | E£ 1,489 | + 55% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (E£ 139) | E£ 67 | + 106% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (E£ 221) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 49% | |||
| Clothes in Genoa (Italy) is 49% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €88 (E£ 1,924) | E£ 740 | + 160% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €25 (E£ 542) | E£ 614 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €104 (E£ 2,271) | E£ 1,504 | + 51% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €168 (E£ 3,667) | E£ 777 | + 372% | |
| Transportation | + 162% | |||
| Transportation in Genoa (Italy) is 162% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,300 (E£ 466,319) | E£ 453,039 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.64 (E£ 36) | E£ 3.88 | + 826% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €46 (E£ 1,007) | E£ 182 | + 452% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €16 (E£ 347) | E£ 126 | + 174% | |
| Personal Care | + 358% | |||
| Personal Care in Genoa (Italy) is 358% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (E£ 187) | E£ 33 | + 472% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (E£ 226) | E£ 80 | + 183% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €79 (E£ 1,735) | E£ 200 | + 767% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.15 (E£ 91) | E£ 40 | + 126% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.74 (E£ 82) | E£ 21 | + 290% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.73 (E£ 82) | E£ 26 | + 218% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.83 (E£ 40) | E£ 20 | + 102% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.68 (E£ 37) | E£ 15 | + 151% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (E£ 376) | E£ 48 | + 689% | |
| Entertainment | + 184% | |||
| Entertainment in Genoa (Italy) is 184% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €32 (E£ 700) | E£ 153 | + 357% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (E£ 372) | E£ 96 | + 287% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €58 (E£ 1,267) | E£ 520 | + 144% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €50 (E£ 1,095) | E£ 228 | + 381% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (E£ 167) | E£ 52 | + 220% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.23 (E£ 27) | E£ 24 | + 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.00 (E£ 109) | E£ 19 | + 461% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €482 (E£ 10,552) | E£ 11,487 | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.20 (E£ 4.38) | E£ 0.23 | + 1829% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €49 (E£ 1,071) | E£ 416 | + 157% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.00 (E£ 109) | E£ 28 | + 291% | |
| TOTAL | + 188% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 409 prices entered by 45 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
21.893
EGP
/
EUR
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Cost of living in Genoa (Italy) is 188% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 46,087
(€2,105)
in Genoa
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
E£ 16,000
in Alexandria.
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