- Cost of Living
- Netherlands
- Egypt
- Maastricht
- Alexandria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Maastricht, Netherlands compared to Alexandria, Egypt
Currency:
| Food | + 312% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Maastricht (Netherlands) is 312% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (E£ 364) | E£ 60 | + 508% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (E£ 140) | E£ 51 | + 173% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.01 (E£ 83) | E£ 32 | + 158% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.98 (E£ 20) | E£ 12 | + 74% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.35 (E£ 49) | E£ 17 | + 191% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.05 (E£ 43) | E£ 5.56 | + 667% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (E£ 125) | E£ 26 | + 373% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.00 (E£ 42) | E£ 13 | + 212% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.05 (E£ 43) | E£ 4.76 | + 796% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.66 (E£ 35) | E£ 13 | + 174% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 (E£ 201) | E£ 88 | + 127% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.08 (E£ 43) | E£ 9 | + 396% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.17 (E£ 24) | E£ 2.12 | + 1050% | |
| Housing | + 434% | |||
| Housing in Maastricht (Netherlands) is 434% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,481 (E£ 30,837) | E£ 4,499 | + 585% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €962 (E£ 20,030) | E£ 2,486 | + 706% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €134 (E£ 2,780) | E£ 223 | + 1145% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €855 (E£ 17,797) | E£ 2,488 | + 615% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €586 (E£ 12,195) | E£ 1,489 | + 719% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €94 (E£ 1,950) | E£ 253 | + 671% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €20 (E£ 423) | E£ 350 | + 21% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €500 (E£ 10,408) | E£ 5,618 | + 85% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €206 (E£ 4,287) | E£ 1,400 | + 206% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (E£ 156) | E£ 55 | + 184% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (E£ 254) | E£ 17 | + 1405% | |
| Clothes | + 100% | |||
| Clothes in Maastricht (Netherlands) is 100% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €100 (E£ 2,090) | E£ 587 | + 256% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €41 (E£ 862) | E£ 581 | + 48% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 (E£ 1,875) | E£ 1,360 | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €130 (E£ 2,717) | E£ 466 | + 483% | |
| Transportation | + 489% | |||
| Transportation in Maastricht (Netherlands) is 489% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €28,682 (E£ 597,306) | E£ 317,760 | + 88% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.70 (E£ 35) | E£ 2.91 | + 1116% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €80 (E£ 1,671) | E£ 109 | + 1433% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €21 (E£ 442) | E£ 21 | + 2016% | |
| Personal Care | + 398% | |||
| Personal Care in Maastricht (Netherlands) is 398% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (E£ 150) | E£ 24 | + 519% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €17 (E£ 349) | E£ 76 | + 359% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €56 (E£ 1,172) | E£ 112 | + 950% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.37 (E£ 70) | E£ 30 | + 134% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.93 (E£ 61) | E£ 19 | + 223% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.56 (E£ 74) | E£ 23 | + 230% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.49 (E£ 31) | E£ 13 | + 146% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.92 (E£ 40) | E£ 12 | + 245% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (E£ 357) | E£ 27 | + 1239% | |
| Entertainment | + 281% | |||
| Entertainment in Maastricht (Netherlands) is 281% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €35 (E£ 739) | E£ 119 | + 523% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 (E£ 384) | E£ 73 | + 423% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €112 (E£ 2,336) | E£ 283 | + 726% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €72 (E£ 1,500) | E£ 233 | + 543% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €5.61 (E£ 117) | E£ 52 | + 124% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.11 (E£ 65) | E£ 24 | + 171% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.79 (E£ 58) | E£ 19 | + 198% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | €151 (E£ 3,140) | E£ 2,268 | + 38% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.17 (E£ 3.64) | E£ 0.23 | + 1467% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €37 (E£ 777) | E£ 379 | + 105% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €7 (E£ 136) | E£ 26 | + 424% | |
| TOTAL | + 361% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 490 prices entered by 40 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 21, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Maastricht (Netherlands) is 361% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 59,905
(€2,877)
in Maastricht
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
E£ 13,000
in Alexandria.
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