Cost of living in Sacramento, California, United States compared to Alexandria, Egypt
Currency:
| Food | + 352% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sacramento, California (United States) is 352% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $11 (E£ 196) | E£ 61 | + 219% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (E£ 132) | E£ 49 | + 170% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.63 (E£ 100) | E£ 32 | + 216% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.08 (E£ 19) | E£ 12 | + 67% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.66 (E£ 47) | E£ 16 | + 188% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.47 (E£ 80) | E£ 4.77 | + 1569% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.94 (E£ 88) | E£ 28 | + 212% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.15 (E£ 74) | E£ 12 | + 524% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $4.86 (E£ 87) | E£ 4.31 | + 1909% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.36 (E£ 42) | E£ 9 | + 370% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (E£ 214) | E£ 89 | + 140% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.02 (E£ 36) | E£ 9 | + 296% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.78 (E£ 49) | E£ 2.71 | + 1727% | |
| Housing | + 414% | |||
| Housing in Sacramento, California (United States) is 414% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,636 (E£ 29,116) | E£ 4,287 | + 579% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,292 (E£ 22,992) | E£ 2,487 | + 824% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $168 (E£ 2,987) | E£ 218 | + 1271% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $850 (E£ 15,130) | E£ 2,526 | + 499% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $792 (E£ 14,092) | E£ 1,181 | + 1093% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $84 (E£ 1,493) | E£ 512 | + 191% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $41 (E£ 721) | E£ 443 | + 63% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $368 (E£ 6,545) | E£ 5,512 | + 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $130 (E£ 2,312) | E£ 1,699 | + 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $15 (E£ 260) | E£ 64 | + 309% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $23 (E£ 412) | E£ 19 | + 2101% | |
| Clothes | + 32% | |||
| Clothes in Sacramento, California (United States) is 32% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $36 (E£ 649) | E£ 645 | + 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $44 (E£ 774) | E£ 581 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $80 (E£ 1,415) | E£ 1,190 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $84 (E£ 1,500) | E£ 720 | + 109% | |
| Transportation | + 269% | |||
| Transportation in Sacramento, California (United States) is 269% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $26,500 (E£ 471,700) | E£ 507,909 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.80 (E£ 14) | E£ 2.81 | + 407% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $100 (E£ 1,780) | E£ 109 | + 1533% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $19 (E£ 340) | E£ 21 | + 1530% | |
| Personal Care | + 568% | |||
| Personal Care in Sacramento, California (United States) is 568% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (E£ 119) | E£ 24 | + 392% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $31 (E£ 549) | E£ 76 | + 622% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $101 (E£ 1,795) | E£ 112 | + 1508% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (E£ 116) | E£ 30 | + 287% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.22 (E£ 57) | E£ 19 | + 204% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.69 (E£ 101) | E£ 23 | + 350% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.35 (E£ 60) | E£ 13 | + 373% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.66 (E£ 30) | E£ 12 | + 156% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $17 (E£ 306) | E£ 27 | + 1048% | |
| Entertainment | + 234% | |||
| Entertainment in Sacramento, California (United States) is 234% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $39 (E£ 701) | E£ 119 | + 490% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $20 (E£ 356) | E£ 73 | + 385% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $166 (E£ 2,957) | E£ 283 | + 945% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $30 (E£ 534) | E£ 233 | + 129% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (E£ 190) | E£ 52 | + 264% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.78 (E£ 67) | E£ 24 | + 182% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.50 (E£ 62) | E£ 19 | + 220% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $175 (E£ 3,110) | E£ 2,268 | + 37% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.10 (E£ 1.78) | E£ 0.23 | + 666% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $54 (E£ 952) | E£ 379 | + 151% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $6.00 (E£ 107) | E£ 26 | + 310% | |
| TOTAL | + 305% | |||
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These prices were last updated on July 27, 2017.
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Cost of living in Sacramento, California (United States) is 305% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 48,601
($2,730)
in Sacramento, California
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
E£ 12,000
in Alexandria.
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