- Cost of Living
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Cost of living in Hisar, India compared to Alexandria, Egypt
Currency:
Food | + 7% | |||
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Food in Hisar (India) is 7% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | E£ 72 | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨100 (E£ 27) | E£ 72 | - 63% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨160 (E£ 43) | E£ 36 | + 17% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨42 (E£ 11) | E£ 13 | - 16% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨82 (E£ 22) | E£ 20 | + 9% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨39 (E£ 10) | E£ 14 | - 27% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨336 (E£ 90) | E£ 29 | + 210% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨79 (E£ 21) | E£ 21 | + 1% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨20 (E£ 5.33) | E£ 5.98 | - 11% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨111 (E£ 30) | E£ 19 | + 53% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨1,218 (E£ 325) | E£ 92 | + 252% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨75 (E£ 20) | E£ 11 | + 76% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨22 (E£ 5.81) | E£ 10 | - 44% | |
Housing | - 4% | |||
Housing in Hisar (India) is 4% cheaper than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | - | E£ 5,401 | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨7,000 (E£ 1,866) | E£ 3,866 | - 52% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨3,481 (E£ 928) | E£ 898 | + 3% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | E£ 3,625 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | E£ 2,335 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨1,000 (E£ 267) | E£ 736 | - 64% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨829 (E£ 221) | E£ 365 | - 39% | |
40” flat screen TV | ₨42,170 (E£ 11,243) | E£ 6,508 | + 73% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨11,000 (E£ 2,933) | E£ 1,489 | + 97% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨350 (E£ 93) | E£ 67 | + 38% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
Clothes | - 16% | |||
Clothes in Hisar (India) is 16% cheaper than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨1,785 (E£ 476) | E£ 740 | - 36% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨2,266 (E£ 604) | E£ 614 | - 2% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨2,715 (E£ 724) | E£ 1,504 | - 52% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,354 (E£ 628) | E£ 777 | - 19% | |
Transportation | + 28% | |||
Transportation in Hisar (India) is 28% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨800,000 (E£ 213,283) | E£ 453,039 | - 53% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨146 (E£ 39) | E£ 3.88 | + 905% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,000 (E£ 267) | E£ 182 | + 46% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | E£ 126 | - | |
Personal Care | + 4% | |||
Personal Care in Hisar (India) is 4% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨100 (E£ 27) | E£ 33 | - 19% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨100 (E£ 27) | E£ 80 | - 67% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | E£ 200 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | E£ 40 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨138 (E£ 37) | E£ 21 | + 75% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨150 (E£ 40) | E£ 26 | + 56% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨50 (E£ 13) | E£ 20 | - 33% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨150 (E£ 40) | E£ 15 | + 172% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨100 (E£ 27) | E£ 48 | - 44% | |
Entertainment | - 4% | |||
Entertainment in Hisar (India) is 4% cheaper than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨443 (E£ 118) | E£ 153 | - 23% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨416 (E£ 111) | E£ 96 | + 15% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨600 (E£ 160) | E£ 520 | - 69% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨715 (E£ 191) | E£ 228 | - 16% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | E£ 52 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | E£ 24 | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | E£ 19 | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨33,000 (E£ 8,798) | E£ 11,487 | - 23% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | E£ 0.23 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨2,272 (E£ 606) | E£ 416 | + 46% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨120 (E£ 32) | E£ 28 | + 14% | |
TOTAL | + 4% |

These prices were last updated on April 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Hisar (India) is 4% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 17,687
(₨66,340)
in Hisar
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
E£ 17,000
in Alexandria.
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