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Cost of living in Pamplona, Spain compared to Alexandria, Egypt
Currency:
Food | + 143% | |||
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Food in Pamplona (Spain) is 143% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (E£ 275) | E£ 72 | + 281% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (E£ 148) | E£ 72 | + 107% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.45 (E£ 75) | E£ 36 | + 105% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.86 (E£ 19) | E£ 13 | + 39% | |
12 eggs, large | €1.81 (E£ 39) | E£ 20 | + 95% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.70 (E£ 37) | E£ 14 | + 161% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (E£ 149) | E£ 29 | + 414% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.83 (E£ 40) | E£ 21 | + 89% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.42 (E£ 31) | E£ 5.98 | + 414% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.94 (E£ 20) | E£ 19 | + 5% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (E£ 150) | E£ 92 | + 62% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.57 (E£ 34) | E£ 11 | + 202% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.14 (E£ 25) | E£ 10 | + 140% | |
Housing | + 189% | |||
Housing in Pamplona (Spain) is 189% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €974 (E£ 21,092) | E£ 5,401 | + 291% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €633 (E£ 13,704) | E£ 3,866 | + 254% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €143 (E£ 3,099) | E£ 898 | + 245% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €671 (E£ 14,528) | E£ 3,625 | + 301% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €494 (E£ 10,711) | E£ 2,335 | + 359% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €100 (E£ 2,166) | E£ 736 | + 194% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €36 (E£ 778) | E£ 365 | + 113% | |
40” flat screen TV | €485 (E£ 10,505) | E£ 6,508 | + 61% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €92 (E£ 1,993) | E£ 1,489 | + 34% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (E£ 153) | E£ 67 | + 127% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (E£ 239) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 56% | |||
Clothes in Pamplona (Spain) is 56% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €91 (E£ 1,976) | E£ 740 | + 167% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €37 (E£ 794) | E£ 614 | + 29% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €77 (E£ 1,658) | E£ 1,504 | + 10% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €92 (E£ 1,998) | E£ 777 | + 157% | |
Transportation | + 91% | |||
Transportation in Pamplona (Spain) is 91% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,000 (E£ 411,593) | E£ 453,039 | - 9% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.34 (E£ 29) | E£ 3.88 | + 649% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €33 (E£ 717) | E£ 182 | + 293% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | E£ 126 | - | |
Personal Care | + 271% | |||
Personal Care in Pamplona (Spain) is 271% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.92 (E£ 85) | E£ 33 | + 159% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (E£ 143) | E£ 80 | + 79% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €60 (E£ 1,300) | E£ 200 | + 550% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €5.92 (E£ 128) | E£ 40 | + 220% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.25 (E£ 71) | E£ 21 | + 235% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.93 (E£ 85) | E£ 26 | + 231% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.83 (E£ 40) | E£ 20 | + 100% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.66 (E£ 58) | E£ 15 | + 293% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (E£ 339) | E£ 48 | + 612% | |
Entertainment | + 179% | |||
Entertainment in Pamplona (Spain) is 179% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €31 (E£ 673) | E£ 153 | + 339% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €15 (E£ 335) | E£ 96 | + 248% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €70 (E£ 1,509) | E£ 520 | + 190% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €54 (E£ 1,169) | E£ 228 | + 413% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €6 (E£ 132) | E£ 52 | + 153% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.98 (E£ 43) | E£ 24 | + 77% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.01 (E£ 87) | E£ 19 | + 346% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | E£ 11,487 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.16 (E£ 3.38) | E£ 0.23 | + 1388% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €51 (E£ 1,111) | E£ 416 | + 167% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.66 (E£ 101) | E£ 28 | + 261% | |
TOTAL | + 142% |

These prices were last updated on April 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Pamplona (Spain) is 142% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 38,755
(€1,789)
in Pamplona
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
E£ 16,000
in Alexandria.
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