- Cost of Living
- United States
- Egypt
- Portland, Oregon
- Alexandria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Portland, Oregon, United States compared to Alexandria, Egypt
Currency:
| Food | + 163% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 163% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $10 (E£ 176) | E£ 72 | + 145% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (E£ 123) | E£ 72 | + 72% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.44 (E£ 61) | E£ 36 | + 67% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.86 (E£ 15) | E£ 13 | + 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.43 (E£ 43) | E£ 20 | + 113% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.68 (E£ 47) | E£ 14 | + 236% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $3.96 (E£ 70) | E£ 29 | + 142% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.01 (E£ 53) | E£ 21 | + 153% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.44 (E£ 43) | E£ 5.98 | + 619% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.41 (E£ 43) | E£ 19 | + 119% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (E£ 212) | E£ 92 | + 129% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.12 (E£ 37) | E£ 11 | + 231% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.75 (E£ 49) | E£ 10 | + 369% | |
| Housing | + 320% | |||
| Housing in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 320% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,317 (E£ 40,866) | E£ 5,401 | + 657% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,619 (E£ 28,555) | E£ 3,866 | + 639% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $140 (E£ 2,468) | E£ 898 | + 175% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,198 (E£ 21,128) | E£ 3,625 | + 483% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $822 (E£ 14,504) | E£ 2,335 | + 521% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $70 (E£ 1,234) | E£ 736 | + 68% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $54 (E£ 952) | E£ 365 | + 161% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $352 (E£ 6,206) | E£ 6,508 | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $100 (E£ 1,764) | E£ 1,489 | + 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (E£ 173) | E£ 67 | + 156% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $24 (E£ 419) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 2% cheaper than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $43 (E£ 763) | E£ 740 | + 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $32 (E£ 559) | E£ 614 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $66 (E£ 1,170) | E£ 1,504 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $94 (E£ 1,659) | E£ 777 | + 114% | |
| Transportation | + 204% | |||
| Transportation in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 204% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,000 (E£ 388,080) | E£ 453,039 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.81 (E£ 14) | E£ 3.88 | + 268% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $100 (E£ 1,764) | E£ 182 | + 867% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $16 (E£ 287) | E£ 126 | + 127% | |
| Personal Care | + 470% | |||
| Personal Care in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 470% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (E£ 116) | E£ 33 | + 254% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $24 (E£ 431) | E£ 80 | + 440% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $143 (E£ 2,519) | E£ 200 | + 1160% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (E£ 118) | E£ 40 | + 195% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.27 (E£ 58) | E£ 21 | + 175% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.33 (E£ 94) | E£ 26 | + 266% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.87 (E£ 51) | E£ 20 | + 155% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.95 (E£ 34) | E£ 15 | + 134% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $27 (E£ 472) | E£ 48 | + 891% | |
| Entertainment | + 136% | |||
| Entertainment in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 136% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $41 (E£ 725) | E£ 153 | + 373% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $22 (E£ 388) | E£ 96 | + 303% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $134 (E£ 2,368) | E£ 520 | + 355% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $50 (E£ 882) | E£ 228 | + 287% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (E£ 172) | E£ 52 | + 229% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.59 (E£ 63) | E£ 24 | + 161% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.00 (E£ 71) | E£ 19 | + 262% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $435 (E£ 7,672) | E£ 11,487 | - 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.10 (E£ 1.76) | E£ 0.23 | + 677% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $38 (E£ 670) | E£ 416 | + 61% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.98 (E£ 105) | E£ 28 | + 277% | |
| TOTAL | + 206% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,281 prices entered by 392 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
17.640
EGP
/
USD
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Cost of living in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 206% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 48,912
($2,773)
in Portland, Oregon
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
E£ 16,000
in Alexandria.
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