- Cost of Living
- India
- Egypt
- Hisar
- Alexandria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Hisar, India compared to Alexandria, Egypt
Currency:
| Food | + 60% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hisar (India) is 60% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | E£ 61 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨100 (E£ 28) | E£ 48 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨160 (E£ 45) | E£ 25 | + 76% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨42 (E£ 12) | E£ 10 | + 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨82 (E£ 23) | E£ 11 | + 117% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨39 (E£ 11) | E£ 6 | + 72% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨336 (E£ 94) | E£ 27 | + 247% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨79 (E£ 22) | E£ 13 | + 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨20 (E£ 5.58) | E£ 3.74 | + 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨111 (E£ 31) | E£ 9 | + 248% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨1,218 (E£ 340) | E£ 89 | + 283% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨75 (E£ 21) | E£ 9 | + 129% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨22 (E£ 6) | E£ 2.71 | + 125% | |
| Housing | - 6% | |||
| Housing in Hisar (India) is 6% cheaper than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨10,165 (E£ 2,837) | E£ 4,450 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨7,000 (E£ 1,953) | E£ 2,577 | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨3,481 (E£ 971) | E£ 218 | + 346% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | E£ 2,526 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | E£ 1,181 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨1,000 (E£ 279) | E£ 512 | - 46% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨829 (E£ 231) | E£ 443 | - 48% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨42,170 (E£ 11,768) | E£ 5,512 | + 113% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨11,000 (E£ 3,070) | E£ 1,699 | + 81% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨350 (E£ 98) | E£ 64 | + 54% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | E£ 19 | - | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Hisar (India) is 7% cheaper than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨1,785 (E£ 498) | E£ 645 | - 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨2,146 (E£ 599) | E£ 599 | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨2,715 (E£ 758) | E£ 1,046 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,354 (E£ 657) | E£ 720 | - 9% | |
| Transportation | + 34% | |||
| Transportation in Hisar (India) is 34% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨800,000 (E£ 223,243) | E£ 507,909 | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨131 (E£ 36) | E£ 3.02 | + 1106% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,000 (E£ 279) | E£ 109 | + 156% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | E£ 21 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Hisar (India) is 7% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨100 (E£ 28) | E£ 24 | + 15% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨100 (E£ 28) | E£ 76 | - 63% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | E£ 112 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | E£ 30 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨138 (E£ 38) | E£ 30 | + 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨150 (E£ 42) | E£ 27 | + 55% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨50 (E£ 14) | E£ 13 | + 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨150 (E£ 42) | E£ 12 | + 262% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨100 (E£ 28) | E£ 39 | - 29% | |
| Entertainment | + 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Hisar (India) is 9% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨443 (E£ 124) | E£ 119 | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨416 (E£ 116) | E£ 73 | + 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨600 (E£ 167) | E£ 283 | - 41% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨715 (E£ 200) | E£ 233 | - 14% | |
| 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 | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | E£ 2,268 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | E£ 0.23 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨2,272 (E£ 634) | E£ 394 | + 61% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨120 (E£ 33) | E£ 26 | + 29% | |
| TOTAL | + 18% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 444 prices entered by 36 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 27, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Hisar (India) is 18% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 17,632
(₨63,186)
in Hisar
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
E£ 15,000
in Alexandria.
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