- Cost of Living
- Greece
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- Katerini
- Alexandria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Katerini, Greece compared to Alexandria, Egypt
Currency:
| Food | + 150% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Katerini (Greece) is 150% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (E£ 324) | E£ 72 | + 349% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €4.49 (E£ 96) | E£ 72 | + 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.00 (E£ 86) | E£ 36 | + 137% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.23 (E£ 26) | E£ 13 | + 97% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.47 (E£ 53) | E£ 20 | + 164% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.93 (E£ 41) | E£ 14 | + 195% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.38 (E£ 73) | E£ 29 | + 151% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.76 (E£ 38) | E£ 21 | + 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.29 (E£ 28) | E£ 5.98 | + 362% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.35 (E£ 29) | E£ 19 | + 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (E£ 185) | E£ 92 | + 101% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.48 (E£ 32) | E£ 11 | + 182% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.84 (E£ 18) | E£ 10 | + 76% | |
| Housing | + 44% | |||
| Housing in Katerini (Greece) is 44% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €273 (E£ 5,877) | E£ 5,401 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €280 (E£ 6,018) | E£ 3,866 | + 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €177 (E£ 3,798) | E£ 898 | + 323% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €150 (E£ 3,225) | E£ 3,625 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €175 (E£ 3,753) | E£ 2,335 | + 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €111 (E£ 2,379) | E£ 736 | + 223% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €15 (E£ 323) | E£ 365 | - 12% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €400 (E£ 8,600) | E£ 6,508 | + 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €200 (E£ 4,300) | E£ 1,489 | + 189% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €2.00 (E£ 43) | E£ 67 | - 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €2.00 (E£ 43) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 64% | |||
| Clothes in Katerini (Greece) is 64% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €60 (E£ 1,290) | E£ 740 | + 74% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €50 (E£ 1,075) | E£ 614 | + 75% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €60 (E£ 1,290) | E£ 1,504 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €80 (E£ 1,720) | E£ 777 | + 121% | |
| Transportation | - 3% | |||
| Transportation in Katerini (Greece) is 3% cheaper than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €10,000 (E£ 215,001) | E£ 453,039 | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.02 (E£ 22) | E£ 3.88 | + 465% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | E£ 182 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €7 (E£ 161) | E£ 126 | + 27% | |
| Personal Care | + 197% | |||
| Personal Care in Katerini (Greece) is 197% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €2.00 (E£ 43) | E£ 33 | + 31% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €2.00 (E£ 43) | E£ 80 | - 46% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €30 (E£ 645) | E£ 200 | + 223% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.00 (E£ 65) | E£ 40 | + 61% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.75 (E£ 81) | E£ 21 | + 284% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.00 (E£ 86) | E£ 26 | + 234% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €3.00 (E£ 65) | E£ 20 | + 225% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €4.00 (E£ 86) | E£ 15 | + 486% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €10 (E£ 215) | E£ 48 | + 352% | |
| Entertainment | + 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Katerini (Greece) is 45% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €12 (E£ 258) | E£ 153 | + 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €15 (E£ 323) | E£ 96 | + 235% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €20 (E£ 430) | E£ 520 | - 17% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €30 (E£ 645) | E£ 228 | + 183% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €20 (E£ 430) | E£ 52 | + 724% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.00 (E£ 65) | E£ 24 | + 166% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.00 (E£ 86) | E£ 19 | + 341% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €100 (E£ 2,150) | E£ 11,487 | - 81% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | E£ 0.23 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €30 (E£ 645) | E£ 416 | + 55% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.00 (E£ 86) | E£ 28 | + 207% | |
| TOTAL | + 57% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 285 prices entered by 25 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
21.500
EGP
/
EUR
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Cost of living in Katerini (Greece) is 57% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 26,643
(€1,239)
in Katerini
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
E£ 17,000
in Alexandria.
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