- Cost of Living
- Netherlands
- Egypt
- Maastricht
- Alexandria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Maastricht, Netherlands compared to Alexandria, Egypt
Currency:
| Food | + 340% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Maastricht (Netherlands) is 340% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (E£ 355) | E£ 61 | + 478% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (E£ 136) | E£ 48 | + 186% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.01 (E£ 81) | E£ 25 | + 221% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.98 (E£ 20) | E£ 10 | + 102% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.35 (E£ 48) | E£ 11 | + 353% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.05 (E£ 42) | E£ 6 | + 564% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (E£ 122) | E£ 27 | + 352% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.00 (E£ 41) | E£ 13 | + 207% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.05 (E£ 42) | E£ 3.74 | + 1011% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.66 (E£ 34) | E£ 9 | + 277% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 (E£ 196) | E£ 89 | + 121% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.08 (E£ 42) | E£ 9 | + 365% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.17 (E£ 24) | E£ 2.71 | + 779% | |
| Housing | + 369% | |||
| Housing in Maastricht (Netherlands) is 369% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,481 (E£ 30,081) | E£ 4,450 | + 576% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €962 (E£ 19,539) | E£ 2,577 | + 658% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €134 (E£ 2,712) | E£ 218 | + 1145% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €855 (E£ 17,361) | E£ 2,526 | + 587% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €586 (E£ 11,896) | E£ 1,181 | + 907% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €94 (E£ 1,902) | E£ 512 | + 271% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €20 (E£ 413) | E£ 443 | - 7% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €500 (E£ 10,153) | E£ 5,512 | + 84% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €206 (E£ 4,182) | E£ 1,699 | + 146% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (E£ 152) | E£ 64 | + 139% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (E£ 248) | E£ 19 | + 1222% | |
| Clothes | + 84% | |||
| Clothes in Maastricht (Netherlands) is 84% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €100 (E£ 2,038) | E£ 645 | + 216% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €41 (E£ 841) | E£ 599 | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 (E£ 1,829) | E£ 1,046 | + 75% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €130 (E£ 2,650) | E£ 720 | + 268% | |
| Transportation | + 307% | |||
| Transportation in Maastricht (Netherlands) is 307% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €28,682 (E£ 582,662) | E£ 507,909 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.70 (E£ 35) | E£ 3.02 | + 1042% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €80 (E£ 1,630) | E£ 109 | + 1396% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €21 (E£ 431) | E£ 21 | + 1964% | |
| Personal Care | + 316% | |||
| Personal Care in Maastricht (Netherlands) is 316% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (E£ 146) | E£ 24 | + 504% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €17 (E£ 341) | E£ 76 | + 348% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €56 (E£ 1,144) | E£ 112 | + 924% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.37 (E£ 68) | E£ 30 | + 128% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.93 (E£ 59) | E£ 30 | + 99% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.56 (E£ 72) | E£ 27 | + 168% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.49 (E£ 30) | E£ 13 | + 140% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.92 (E£ 39) | E£ 12 | + 237% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (E£ 348) | E£ 39 | + 786% | |
| Entertainment | + 298% | |||
| Entertainment in Maastricht (Netherlands) is 298% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €35 (E£ 721) | E£ 119 | + 508% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 (E£ 375) | E£ 73 | + 410% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €112 (E£ 2,278) | E£ 283 | + 706% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €72 (E£ 1,463) | E£ 233 | + 527% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €5.61 (E£ 114) | E£ 52 | + 118% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.11 (E£ 63) | E£ 24 | + 164% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.79 (E£ 57) | E£ 19 | + 191% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | €151 (E£ 3,063) | E£ 2,268 | + 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.17 (E£ 3.55) | E£ 0.23 | + 1429% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €37 (E£ 758) | E£ 394 | + 92% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €7 (E£ 133) | E£ 26 | + 411% | |
| TOTAL | + 308% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 492 prices entered by 41 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 27, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Maastricht (Netherlands) is 308% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 53,018
(€2,610)
in Maastricht
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
E£ 13,000
in Alexandria.
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