- Cost of Living
- Pakistan
- Egypt
- Mardan
- Alexandria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mardan, Pakistan compared to Alexandria, Egypt
Currency:
Food | - 9% | |||
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Food in Mardan (Pakistan) is 9% cheaper than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | E£ 72 | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨120 (E£ 18) | E£ 72 | - 74% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | E£ 36 | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨10 (E£ 1.52) | E£ 13 | - 89% | |
12 eggs, large | - | E£ 20 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | E£ 14 | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | E£ 29 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | E£ 21 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | E£ 5.98 | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | E£ 19 | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | E£ 92 | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | - | E£ 11 | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | E£ 10 | - | |
Housing | - 0% | |||
Housing in Mardan (Pakistan) is 0% cheaper than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | - | E£ 5,401 | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | E£ 3,866 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | E£ 898 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | E£ 3,625 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | E£ 2,335 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | E£ 736 | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | E£ 365 | - | |
40” flat screen TV | - | E£ 6,508 | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | E£ 1,489 | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨150 (E£ 23) | E£ 67 | - 66% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Mardan (Pakistan) is in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | E£ 740 | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | E£ 614 | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | E£ 1,504 | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | E£ 777 | - | |
Transportation | + 9% | |||
Transportation in Mardan (Pakistan) is 9% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | E£ 453,039 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨76 (E£ 12) | E£ 3.88 | + 198% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | E£ 182 | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | E£ 126 | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Mardan (Pakistan) is in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | E£ 33 | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | E£ 80 | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | E£ 200 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | E£ 40 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | E£ 21 | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | E£ 26 | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | E£ 20 | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | E£ 15 | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | E£ 48 | - | |
Entertainment | + 1% | |||
Entertainment in Mardan (Pakistan) is 1% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | E£ 153 | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | E£ 96 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | E£ 520 | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | E£ 228 | - | |
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.) | ₨200 (E£ 30) | E£ 19 | + 56% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | E£ 11,487 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | E£ 0.23 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | - | E£ 416 | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | E£ 28 | - | |
TOTAL | + 0% |

These prices were last updated on April 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mardan (Pakistan) is about the same as in Alexandria (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 15,012
(₨98,679)
in Mardan
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
E£ 15,000
in Alexandria.
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