- Cost of Living
- Germany
- Egypt
- Münster
- Alexandria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Münster, Germany compared to Alexandria, Egypt
Currency:
| Food | + 212% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Münster (Germany) is 212% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (E£ 211) | E£ 66 | + 222% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €6 (E£ 130) | E£ 60 | + 116% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.20 (E£ 68) | E£ 32 | + 109% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.60 (E£ 13) | E£ 13 | - 0% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.67 (E£ 56) | E£ 16 | + 242% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.90 (E£ 40) | E£ 6 | + 555% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.96 (E£ 105) | E£ 27 | + 286% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.38 (E£ 50) | E£ 15 | + 234% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.75 (E£ 37) | E£ 5.21 | + 609% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.90 (E£ 19) | E£ 13 | + 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (E£ 137) | E£ 88 | + 55% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.62 (E£ 34) | E£ 10 | + 255% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.50 (E£ 32) | E£ 2.28 | + 1291% | |
| Housing | + 331% | |||
| Housing in Münster (Germany) is 331% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €988 (E£ 20,847) | E£ 4,826 | + 332% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €875 (E£ 18,472) | E£ 2,486 | + 643% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €108 (E£ 2,287) | E£ 245 | + 832% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €610 (E£ 12,878) | E£ 2,488 | + 418% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €450 (E£ 9,500) | E£ 1,489 | + 538% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €225 (E£ 4,750) | E£ 238 | + 1895% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €20 (E£ 422) | E£ 397 | + 6% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €575 (E£ 12,139) | E£ 6,060 | + 100% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €70 (E£ 1,478) | E£ 1,489 | - 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (E£ 168) | E£ 55 | + 205% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (E£ 267) | E£ 17 | + 1486% | |
| Clothes | + 61% | |||
| Clothes in Münster (Germany) is 61% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €78 (E£ 1,636) | E£ 735 | + 123% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €38 (E£ 792) | E£ 604 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €73 (E£ 1,531) | E£ 1,360 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €117 (E£ 2,463) | E£ 581 | + 324% | |
| Transportation | + 194% | |||
| Transportation in Münster (Germany) is 194% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | E£ 348,808 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.44 (E£ 30) | E£ 3.19 | + 852% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €55 (E£ 1,167) | E£ 123 | + 852% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | E£ 21 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 65% | |||
| Personal Care in Münster (Germany) is 65% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.00 (E£ 63) | E£ 24 | + 161% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | E£ 90 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | E£ 98 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | E£ 30 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €1.74 (E£ 37) | E£ 19 | + 94% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.33 (E£ 70) | E£ 23 | + 212% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.16 (E£ 25) | E£ 13 | + 94% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.43 (E£ 30) | E£ 12 | + 161% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (E£ 366) | E£ 28 | + 1218% | |
| Entertainment | + 154% | |||
| Entertainment in Münster (Germany) is 154% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €28 (E£ 585) | E£ 119 | + 393% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 (E£ 387) | E£ 80 | + 383% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €29 (E£ 612) | E£ 323 | + 90% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €50 (E£ 1,056) | E£ 214 | + 394% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (E£ 144) | E£ 52 | + 176% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.26 (E£ 69) | E£ 24 | + 188% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.61 (E£ 76) | E£ 19 | + 291% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | E£ 12,013 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.09 (E£ 1.90) | E£ 0.23 | + 715% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €29 (E£ 621) | E£ 433 | + 43% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.00 (E£ 106) | E£ 26 | + 308% | |
| TOTAL | + 197% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 441 prices entered by 38 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 23, 2017.
Exchange rate:
21.111
EGP
/
EUR
Do you live in Alexandria? We need your help!
What do you think about this comparison?
Recent Comparisons
- Cost of living in London is 252% more expensive than in Chişinău
- Cost of living in Morelia is 61% cheaper than in Portland
- Cost of living in LA is 21% cheaper than in New York
- Cost of living in Morelia is 60% cheaper than in Denver
- Cost of living in Melbourne is 10% cheaper than in Sydney
- Cost of living in Toronto is 23% cheaper than in London
- Cost of living in Galway is 22% cheaper than in Dublin
- Cost of living in New York is 7% more expensive than in London
- Cost of living in Singapore is 8% cheaper than in Hong Kong
- Cost of living in Vancouver is about the same as in Toronto
Compare other countries
Cost of Living and Prices in Similar Cities
- Cost of Living, Prices in Ankara (Turkey)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Saint Petersburg (Russia)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Brighton and Hove (United Kingdom)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Belfast (United Kingdom)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Newcastle upon Tyne (United Kingdom)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Nottingham (United Kingdom)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Berlin (Germany)
Cost of living in Münster (Germany) is 197% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 41,549
(€1,968)
in Münster
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
E£ 14,000
in Alexandria.
Recent Prices Added
- Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new in Berlin costs €15,000 (18 minutes ago)
- Public transport in Cairo costs E£ 500 (26 minutes ago)
- 1 liter of gasoline in Varanasi costs ₨80 (about 1 hour ago)
- Hourly rate for domestic cleaning help in Cebu City costs Php40 (about 2 hours ago)
- Monthly rent - 85 m2 furnished accommodation in expensive area in Santiago costs CH$100 (about 2 hours ago)
- Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new in Buenos Aires costs ARS $100 (about 3 hours ago)