- Cost of Living
- United States
- Egypt
- Portland, Oregon
- Alexandria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Portland, Oregon, United States compared to Alexandria, Egypt
Currency:
| Food | + 259% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 259% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $10 (E£ 177) | E£ 60 | + 196% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $6 (E£ 114) | E£ 51 | + 122% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.44 (E£ 61) | E£ 32 | + 89% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.87 (E£ 15) | E£ 12 | + 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.43 (E£ 43) | E£ 17 | + 155% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.68 (E£ 48) | E£ 5.56 | + 754% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $3.96 (E£ 70) | E£ 26 | + 166% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.01 (E£ 53) | E£ 13 | + 300% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.44 (E£ 43) | E£ 4.76 | + 809% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.41 (E£ 43) | E£ 13 | + 239% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (E£ 213) | E£ 88 | + 141% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.05 (E£ 36) | E£ 9 | + 316% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.75 (E£ 49) | E£ 2.12 | + 2198% | |
| Housing | + 584% | |||
| Housing in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 584% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,317 (E£ 41,074) | E£ 4,499 | + 813% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,619 (E£ 28,700) | E£ 2,486 | + 1055% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $140 (E£ 2,480) | E£ 223 | + 1011% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,198 (E£ 21,235) | E£ 2,488 | + 753% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $822 (E£ 14,578) | E£ 1,489 | + 879% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $70 (E£ 1,240) | E£ 253 | + 390% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $54 (E£ 957) | E£ 350 | + 174% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $402 (E£ 7,133) | E£ 5,618 | + 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $112 (E£ 1,979) | E£ 1,400 | + 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (E£ 210) | E£ 55 | + 282% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $19 (E£ 343) | E£ 17 | + 1932% | |
| Clothes | + 13% | |||
| Clothes in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 13% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $43 (E£ 767) | E£ 587 | + 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $32 (E£ 562) | E£ 581 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $66 (E£ 1,175) | E£ 1,360 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $94 (E£ 1,667) | E£ 466 | + 258% | |
| Transportation | + 400% | |||
| Transportation in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 400% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,000 (E£ 390,053) | E£ 317,760 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.81 (E£ 14) | E£ 2.91 | + 393% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $100 (E£ 1,773) | E£ 109 | + 1527% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $18 (E£ 317) | E£ 21 | + 1419% | |
| Personal Care | + 694% | |||
| Personal Care in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 694% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (E£ 116) | E£ 24 | + 377% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $27 (E£ 485) | E£ 76 | + 538% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $160 (E£ 2,832) | E£ 112 | + 2437% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (E£ 119) | E£ 30 | + 298% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.64 (E£ 64) | E£ 19 | + 241% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.37 (E£ 77) | E£ 23 | + 244% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.76 (E£ 49) | E£ 13 | + 288% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.78 (E£ 32) | E£ 12 | + 173% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $23 (E£ 409) | E£ 27 | + 1434% | |
| Entertainment | + 217% | |||
| Entertainment in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 217% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $39 (E£ 688) | E£ 119 | + 479% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $22 (E£ 390) | E£ 73 | + 431% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $194 (E£ 3,446) | E£ 283 | + 1118% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $50 (E£ 886) | E£ 233 | + 280% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (E£ 178) | E£ 52 | + 240% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.59 (E£ 64) | E£ 24 | + 167% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.00 (E£ 71) | E£ 19 | + 264% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $146 (E£ 2,595) | E£ 2,268 | + 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.10 (E£ 1.77) | E£ 0.23 | + 663% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $38 (E£ 673) | E£ 379 | + 78% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.98 (E£ 106) | E£ 26 | + 307% | |
| TOTAL | + 357% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 2,440 prices entered by 393 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 19, 2017.
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Cost of living in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 357% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 63,972
($3,608)
in Portland, Oregon
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
E£ 14,000
in Alexandria.
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