- Cost of Living
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- Portland, Oregon
- Alexandria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Portland, Oregon, United States compared to Alexandria, Egypt
Currency:
| Food | + 162% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 162% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $10 (E£ 178) | E£ 72 | + 147% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (E£ 122) | E£ 72 | + 71% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.44 (E£ 61) | E£ 37 | + 64% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.87 (E£ 16) | E£ 14 | + 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.43 (E£ 43) | E£ 20 | + 115% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.68 (E£ 48) | E£ 14 | + 239% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $3.96 (E£ 70) | E£ 29 | + 144% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.01 (E£ 54) | E£ 21 | + 155% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.44 (E£ 43) | E£ 5.86 | + 641% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.41 (E£ 43) | E£ 19 | + 121% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (E£ 214) | E£ 92 | + 131% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.03 (E£ 36) | E£ 11 | + 220% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.75 (E£ 49) | E£ 10 | + 374% | |
| 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£ 41,237) | E£ 5,401 | + 664% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,619 (E£ 28,814) | E£ 3,866 | + 645% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $140 (E£ 2,490) | E£ 898 | + 177% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,198 (E£ 21,320) | E£ 3,602 | + 492% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $822 (E£ 14,636) | E£ 2,335 | + 527% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $70 (E£ 1,245) | E£ 736 | + 69% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $54 (E£ 960) | E£ 365 | + 163% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $355 (E£ 6,318) | E£ 6,508 | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $135 (E£ 2,399) | E£ 1,877 | + 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $9 (E£ 168) | E£ 67 | + 150% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $27 (E£ 478) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 8% cheaper than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $43 (E£ 770) | E£ 740 | + 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $32 (E£ 564) | E£ 681 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $66 (E£ 1,180) | E£ 1,691 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $94 (E£ 1,674) | E£ 777 | + 116% | |
| Transportation | + 218% | |||
| Transportation in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 218% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,000 (E£ 391,600) | E£ 453,039 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.81 (E£ 14) | E£ 3.88 | + 272% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $100 (E£ 1,780) | E£ 182 | + 876% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $17 (E£ 305) | E£ 101 | + 203% | |
| Personal Care | + 471% | |||
| Personal Care in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 471% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (E£ 131) | E£ 33 | + 299% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $27 (E£ 483) | E£ 72 | + 567% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $149 (E£ 2,655) | E£ 200 | + 1228% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (E£ 128) | E£ 40 | + 220% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.16 (E£ 56) | E£ 21 | + 167% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.96 (E£ 88) | E£ 26 | + 244% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.89 (E£ 51) | E£ 20 | + 160% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.73 (E£ 31) | E£ 15 | + 110% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $25 (E£ 452) | E£ 46 | + 881% | |
| Entertainment | + 142% | |||
| Entertainment in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 142% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $41 (E£ 728) | E£ 153 | + 376% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $22 (E£ 392) | E£ 99 | + 296% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $140 (E£ 2,498) | E£ 520 | + 380% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $50 (E£ 890) | E£ 249 | + 258% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (E£ 175) | E£ 52 | + 235% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.59 (E£ 64) | E£ 25 | + 154% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.00 (E£ 71) | E£ 19 | + 265% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $435 (E£ 7,751) | E£ 11,487 | - 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.10 (E£ 1.78) | E£ 0.23 | + 684% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $38 (E£ 676) | E£ 416 | + 62% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.98 (E£ 106) | E£ 28 | + 280% | |
| TOTAL | + 208% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,394 prices entered by 391 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
17.800
EGP
/
USD
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Cost of living in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 208% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 46,164
($2,594)
in Portland, Oregon
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
E£ 15,000
in Alexandria.
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