Cost of living in San Jose, California, United States compared to Alexandria, Egypt
Currency:
| Food | + 217% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in San Jose, California (United States) is 217% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $10 (E£ 176) | E£ 72 | + 145% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (E£ 144) | E£ 72 | + 102% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.63 (E£ 64) | E£ 36 | + 76% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.14 (E£ 20) | E£ 13 | + 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.17 (E£ 56) | E£ 20 | + 178% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.48 (E£ 79) | E£ 14 | + 461% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.76 (E£ 101) | E£ 29 | + 251% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.20 (E£ 74) | E£ 21 | + 253% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $7 (E£ 123) | E£ 5.98 | + 1956% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.50 (E£ 26) | E£ 19 | + 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (E£ 212) | E£ 92 | + 129% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.74 (E£ 31) | E£ 11 | + 171% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.00 (E£ 53) | E£ 10 | + 412% | |
| Housing | + 549% | |||
| Housing in San Jose, California (United States) is 549% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $3,620 (E£ 63,821) | E£ 5,401 | + 1082% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $3,075 (E£ 54,212) | E£ 3,866 | + 1302% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $209 (E£ 3,682) | E£ 898 | + 310% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,939 (E£ 34,183) | E£ 3,625 | + 843% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,781 (E£ 31,403) | E£ 2,335 | + 1245% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $104 (E£ 1,841) | E£ 736 | + 150% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $49 (E£ 869) | E£ 365 | + 138% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $432 (E£ 7,616) | E£ 6,508 | + 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $144 (E£ 2,547) | E£ 1,489 | + 71% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (E£ 213) | E£ 67 | + 216% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $31 (E£ 547) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 0% | |||
| Clothes in San Jose, California (United States) is 0% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $42 (E£ 734) | E£ 740 | - 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $28 (E£ 485) | E£ 614 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $86 (E£ 1,514) | E£ 1,504 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $140 (E£ 2,475) | E£ 777 | + 219% | |
| Transportation | + 138% | |||
| Transportation in San Jose, California (United States) is 138% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $18,500 (E£ 326,155) | E£ 453,039 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.90 (E£ 16) | E£ 3.88 | + 309% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $70 (E£ 1,234) | E£ 182 | + 577% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $19 (E£ 340) | E£ 126 | + 169% | |
| Personal Care | + 428% | |||
| Personal Care in San Jose, California (United States) is 428% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (E£ 133) | E£ 33 | + 308% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $27 (E£ 481) | E£ 80 | + 502% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $115 (E£ 2,026) | E£ 200 | + 913% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (E£ 120) | E£ 40 | + 200% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.40 (E£ 60) | E£ 21 | + 185% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.35 (E£ 94) | E£ 26 | + 267% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.23 (E£ 57) | E£ 20 | + 187% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.99 (E£ 35) | E£ 15 | + 139% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $23 (E£ 401) | E£ 48 | + 743% | |
| Entertainment | + 159% | |||
| Entertainment in San Jose, California (United States) is 159% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $54 (E£ 944) | E£ 153 | + 517% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $23 (E£ 405) | E£ 96 | + 321% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $181 (E£ 3,197) | E£ 520 | + 515% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $50 (E£ 882) | E£ 228 | + 287% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (E£ 180) | E£ 52 | + 245% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.30 (E£ 76) | E£ 24 | + 212% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.00 (E£ 71) | E£ 19 | + 262% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $431 (E£ 7,592) | E£ 11,487 | - 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.10 (E£ 1.76) | E£ 0.23 | + 677% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $36 (E£ 630) | E£ 416 | + 51% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $6.00 (E£ 106) | E£ 28 | + 278% | |
| TOTAL | + 255% | |||
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These prices were last updated on April 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in San Jose, California (United States) is 255% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 56,812
($3,222)
in San Jose, California
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
E£ 16,000
in Alexandria.
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