Cost of living in Sacramento, California, United States compared to Alexandria, Egypt
Currency:
| Food | + 217% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sacramento, California (United States) is 217% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $11 (E£ 193) | E£ 72 | + 168% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (E£ 133) | E£ 72 | + 86% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.63 (E£ 99) | E£ 36 | + 172% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.09 (E£ 19) | E£ 13 | + 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.66 (E£ 47) | E£ 20 | + 132% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.47 (E£ 79) | E£ 14 | + 458% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.94 (E£ 87) | E£ 29 | + 200% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.15 (E£ 73) | E£ 21 | + 247% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $4.86 (E£ 85) | E£ 5.98 | + 1327% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.36 (E£ 41) | E£ 19 | + 114% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (E£ 211) | E£ 92 | + 128% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.06 (E£ 36) | E£ 11 | + 220% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.78 (E£ 49) | E£ 10 | + 373% | |
| Housing | + 235% | |||
| Housing in Sacramento, California (United States) is 235% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,636 (E£ 28,739) | E£ 5,401 | + 432% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,292 (E£ 22,695) | E£ 3,866 | + 487% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $168 (E£ 2,948) | E£ 898 | + 228% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $850 (E£ 14,935) | E£ 3,625 | + 312% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $792 (E£ 13,910) | E£ 2,335 | + 496% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $84 (E£ 1,474) | E£ 736 | + 100% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $41 (E£ 712) | E£ 365 | + 95% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $356 (E£ 6,250) | E£ 6,508 | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $136 (E£ 2,388) | E£ 1,489 | + 60% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $13 (E£ 222) | E£ 67 | + 229% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $21 (E£ 365) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 17% | |||
| Clothes in Sacramento, California (United States) is 17% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $36 (E£ 640) | E£ 740 | - 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $44 (E£ 764) | E£ 614 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $80 (E£ 1,397) | E£ 1,504 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $84 (E£ 1,481) | E£ 777 | + 91% | |
| Transportation | + 216% | |||
| Transportation in Sacramento, California (United States) is 216% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $26,500 (E£ 465,605) | E£ 453,039 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.80 (E£ 14) | E£ 3.88 | + 262% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $100 (E£ 1,757) | E£ 182 | + 863% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $18 (E£ 321) | E£ 126 | + 154% | |
| Personal Care | + 401% | |||
| Personal Care in Sacramento, California (United States) is 401% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (E£ 127) | E£ 33 | + 287% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $30 (E£ 526) | E£ 80 | + 558% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $107 (E£ 1,883) | E£ 200 | + 841% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $6 (E£ 109) | E£ 40 | + 171% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.90 (E£ 51) | E£ 21 | + 142% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.19 (E£ 91) | E£ 26 | + 255% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.47 (E£ 61) | E£ 20 | + 207% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.98 (E£ 35) | E£ 15 | + 137% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $16 (E£ 273) | E£ 48 | + 474% | |
| Entertainment | + 147% | |||
| Entertainment in Sacramento, California (United States) is 147% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $50 (E£ 876) | E£ 153 | + 472% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $20 (E£ 351) | E£ 96 | + 265% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $171 (E£ 2,999) | E£ 520 | + 477% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $30 (E£ 527) | E£ 228 | + 131% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (E£ 177) | E£ 52 | + 240% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.78 (E£ 66) | E£ 24 | + 174% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.50 (E£ 61) | E£ 19 | + 215% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $432 (E£ 7,593) | E£ 11,487 | - 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.10 (E£ 1.76) | E£ 0.23 | + 674% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $54 (E£ 940) | E£ 416 | + 126% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $6.00 (E£ 105) | E£ 28 | + 277% | |
| TOTAL | + 201% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,126 prices entered by 167 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Sacramento, California (United States) is 201% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 48,164
($2,741)
in Sacramento, California
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
E£ 16,000
in Alexandria.
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