- Cost of Living
- United States
- Egypt
- Portland, Oregon
- Alexandria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Portland, Oregon, United States compared to Alexandria, Egypt
Currency:
| Food | + 301% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 301% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $10 (E£ 181) | E£ 61 | + 194% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (E£ 118) | E£ 48 | + 147% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.44 (E£ 62) | E£ 25 | + 145% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.87 (E£ 16) | E£ 10 | + 60% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.43 (E£ 44) | E£ 11 | + 316% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.68 (E£ 48) | E£ 6 | + 674% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $3.96 (E£ 72) | E£ 27 | + 165% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.01 (E£ 54) | E£ 13 | + 311% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.44 (E£ 44) | E£ 3.74 | + 1079% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.41 (E£ 44) | E£ 9 | + 387% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (E£ 217) | E£ 89 | + 144% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.00 (E£ 36) | E£ 9 | + 296% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.75 (E£ 50) | E£ 2.71 | + 1735% | |
| Housing | + 529% | |||
| Housing in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 529% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,317 (E£ 41,862) | E£ 4,450 | + 841% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,619 (E£ 29,250) | E£ 2,577 | + 1035% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $140 (E£ 2,528) | E£ 218 | + 1060% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,198 (E£ 21,643) | E£ 2,526 | + 757% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $822 (E£ 14,857) | E£ 1,181 | + 1158% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $70 (E£ 1,264) | E£ 512 | + 147% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $54 (E£ 975) | E£ 443 | + 120% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $382 (E£ 6,911) | E£ 5,512 | + 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $105 (E£ 1,906) | E£ 1,699 | + 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $13 (E£ 237) | E£ 64 | + 272% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $19 (E£ 346) | E£ 19 | + 1748% | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 12% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $43 (E£ 782) | E£ 645 | + 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $32 (E£ 573) | E£ 599 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $66 (E£ 1,198) | E£ 1,046 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $94 (E£ 1,699) | E£ 720 | + 136% | |
| Transportation | + 259% | |||
| Transportation in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 259% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,000 (E£ 397,533) | E£ 507,909 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.81 (E£ 15) | E£ 3.02 | + 384% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $100 (E£ 1,807) | E£ 109 | + 1558% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $17 (E£ 309) | E£ 21 | + 1380% | |
| Personal Care | + 558% | |||
| Personal Care in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 558% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (E£ 114) | E£ 24 | + 370% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $24 (E£ 434) | E£ 76 | + 470% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $160 (E£ 2,883) | E£ 112 | + 2483% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (E£ 122) | E£ 30 | + 305% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.38 (E£ 61) | E£ 30 | + 104% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.21 (E£ 76) | E£ 27 | + 182% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.84 (E£ 51) | E£ 13 | + 307% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.76 (E£ 32) | E£ 12 | + 175% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $22 (E£ 395) | E£ 39 | + 907% | |
| Entertainment | + 241% | |||
| Entertainment in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 241% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $38 (E£ 689) | E£ 119 | + 481% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $22 (E£ 398) | E£ 73 | + 442% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $182 (E£ 3,294) | E£ 283 | + 1065% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $50 (E£ 903) | E£ 233 | + 287% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (E£ 179) | E£ 52 | + 243% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.59 (E£ 65) | E£ 24 | + 172% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.00 (E£ 72) | E£ 19 | + 271% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $152 (E£ 2,751) | E£ 2,268 | + 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.10 (E£ 1.81) | E£ 0.23 | + 678% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $38 (E£ 686) | E£ 394 | + 74% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.98 (E£ 108) | E£ 26 | + 315% | |
| TOTAL | + 321% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,653 prices entered by 413 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 22, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 321% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 50,571
($2,799)
in Portland, Oregon
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
E£ 12,000
in Alexandria.
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