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Cost of living in Maastricht, Netherlands compared to Alexandria, Egypt
Currency:
| Food | + 212% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Maastricht (Netherlands) is 212% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (E£ 361) | E£ 72 | + 401% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (E£ 154) | E£ 72 | + 115% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.27 (E£ 94) | E£ 36 | + 157% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.14 (E£ 25) | E£ 13 | + 86% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.62 (E£ 57) | E£ 20 | + 185% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.23 (E£ 49) | E£ 14 | + 248% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (E£ 139) | E£ 29 | + 382% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.96 (E£ 43) | E£ 21 | + 105% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.13 (E£ 47) | E£ 5.98 | + 681% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.68 (E£ 37) | E£ 19 | + 90% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (E£ 200) | E£ 92 | + 117% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.33 (E£ 51) | E£ 11 | + 351% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.25 (E£ 27) | E£ 10 | + 165% | |
| Housing | + 259% | |||
| Housing in Maastricht (Netherlands) is 259% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,493 (E£ 32,692) | E£ 5,401 | + 505% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,010 (E£ 22,105) | E£ 3,866 | + 472% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €131 (E£ 2,874) | E£ 898 | + 220% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €928 (E£ 20,310) | E£ 3,625 | + 460% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €639 (E£ 13,986) | E£ 2,335 | + 499% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €92 (E£ 2,010) | E£ 736 | + 173% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €21 (E£ 470) | E£ 365 | + 29% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €408 (E£ 8,932) | E£ 6,508 | + 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €194 (E£ 4,252) | E£ 1,489 | + 186% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (E£ 157) | E£ 67 | + 134% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (E£ 260) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 68% | |||
| Clothes in Maastricht (Netherlands) is 68% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €100 (E£ 2,197) | E£ 740 | + 197% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €35 (E£ 763) | E£ 614 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 (E£ 1,971) | E£ 1,504 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €130 (E£ 2,856) | E£ 777 | + 268% | |
| Transportation | + 283% | |||
| Transportation in Maastricht (Netherlands) is 283% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €28,682 (E£ 627,924) | E£ 453,039 | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.69 (E£ 37) | E£ 3.88 | + 856% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €80 (E£ 1,757) | E£ 182 | + 863% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €21 (E£ 462) | E£ 126 | + 265% | |
| Personal Care | + 288% | |||
| Personal Care in Maastricht (Netherlands) is 288% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (E£ 142) | E£ 33 | + 335% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €17 (E£ 367) | E£ 80 | + 359% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €56 (E£ 1,233) | E£ 200 | + 516% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.23 (E£ 71) | E£ 40 | + 76% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.93 (E£ 64) | E£ 21 | + 205% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.56 (E£ 78) | E£ 26 | + 203% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.49 (E£ 33) | E£ 20 | + 64% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.92 (E£ 42) | E£ 15 | + 186% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (E£ 353) | E£ 48 | + 642% | |
| Entertainment | + 194% | |||
| Entertainment in Maastricht (Netherlands) is 194% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 (E£ 732) | E£ 153 | + 378% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €19 (E£ 420) | E£ 96 | + 336% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €97 (E£ 2,125) | E£ 520 | + 309% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €67 (E£ 1,463) | E£ 228 | + 542% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €6 (E£ 133) | E£ 52 | + 155% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.97 (E£ 65) | E£ 24 | + 168% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.30 (E£ 72) | E£ 19 | + 271% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €584 (E£ 12,789) | E£ 11,487 | + 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.14 (E£ 2.98) | E£ 0.23 | + 1212% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €37 (E£ 817) | E£ 416 | + 96% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €7 (E£ 145) | E£ 28 | + 419% | |
| TOTAL | + 231% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 383 prices entered by 32 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
21.893
EGP
/
EUR
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Cost of living in Maastricht (Netherlands) is 231% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 49,605
(€2,266)
in Maastricht
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
E£ 15,000
in Alexandria.
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