Cost of living in Sacramento, California, United States compared to Alexandria, Egypt
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| Food | + 386% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sacramento, California (United States) is 386% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $11 (E£ 199) | E£ 61 | + 223% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (E£ 137) | E£ 48 | + 187% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.63 (E£ 102) | E£ 25 | + 301% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.08 (E£ 20) | E£ 10 | + 98% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.66 (E£ 48) | E£ 11 | + 355% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.47 (E£ 81) | E£ 6 | + 1189% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.94 (E£ 89) | E£ 27 | + 230% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.15 (E£ 75) | E£ 13 | + 467% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $4.86 (E£ 88) | E£ 3.74 | + 2245% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.36 (E£ 43) | E£ 9 | + 377% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (E£ 217) | E£ 89 | + 144% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.01 (E£ 36) | E£ 9 | + 299% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.78 (E£ 50) | E£ 2.71 | + 1753% | |
| Housing | + 407% | |||
| Housing in Sacramento, California (United States) is 407% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,636 (E£ 29,525) | E£ 4,450 | + 563% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,292 (E£ 23,315) | E£ 2,577 | + 805% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $168 (E£ 3,029) | E£ 218 | + 1290% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $850 (E£ 15,343) | E£ 2,526 | + 508% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $792 (E£ 14,290) | E£ 1,181 | + 1110% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $84 (E£ 1,514) | E£ 512 | + 196% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $41 (E£ 731) | E£ 443 | + 65% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $459 (E£ 8,278) | E£ 5,512 | + 50% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $125 (E£ 2,261) | E£ 1,699 | + 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (E£ 222) | E£ 64 | + 249% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $20 (E£ 365) | E£ 19 | + 1847% | |
| Clothes | + 35% | |||
| Clothes in Sacramento, California (United States) is 35% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $36 (E£ 658) | E£ 645 | + 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $44 (E£ 785) | E£ 599 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $80 (E£ 1,435) | E£ 1,046 | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $84 (E£ 1,521) | E£ 720 | + 111% | |
| Transportation | + 275% | |||
| Transportation in Sacramento, California (United States) is 275% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $26,500 (E£ 478,325) | E£ 507,909 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.80 (E£ 14) | E£ 3.02 | + 378% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $100 (E£ 1,805) | E£ 109 | + 1556% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $19 (E£ 345) | E£ 21 | + 1553% | |
| Personal Care | + 489% | |||
| Personal Care in Sacramento, California (United States) is 489% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (E£ 121) | E£ 24 | + 399% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $31 (E£ 556) | E£ 76 | + 632% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $101 (E£ 1,820) | E£ 112 | + 1531% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (E£ 118) | E£ 30 | + 292% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.22 (E£ 58) | E£ 30 | + 94% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.69 (E£ 103) | E£ 27 | + 280% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.35 (E£ 61) | E£ 13 | + 380% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.66 (E£ 30) | E£ 12 | + 159% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $17 (E£ 310) | E£ 39 | + 690% | |
| Entertainment | + 231% | |||
| Entertainment in Sacramento, California (United States) is 231% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $40 (E£ 714) | E£ 119 | + 502% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $20 (E£ 361) | E£ 73 | + 392% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $166 (E£ 2,999) | E£ 283 | + 960% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $30 (E£ 542) | E£ 233 | + 132% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (E£ 192) | E£ 52 | + 269% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.78 (E£ 68) | E£ 24 | + 186% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.50 (E£ 63) | E£ 19 | + 224% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $170 (E£ 3,065) | E£ 2,268 | + 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.10 (E£ 1.81) | E£ 0.23 | + 677% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $54 (E£ 966) | E£ 394 | + 145% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $6.00 (E£ 108) | E£ 26 | + 316% | |
| TOTAL | + 311% | |||
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These prices were last updated on May 25, 2017.
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Cost of living in Sacramento, California (United States) is 311% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 64,204
($3,557)
in Sacramento, California
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
E£ 15,625
in Alexandria.
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