Cost of living in San Jose, California, United States compared to Alexandria, Egypt
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| Food | + 219% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in San Jose, California (United States) is 219% 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) | $8 (E£ 146) | E£ 72 | + 104% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.63 (E£ 65) | E£ 37 | + 73% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.11 (E£ 20) | E£ 14 | + 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.17 (E£ 56) | E£ 20 | + 181% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.48 (E£ 80) | E£ 14 | + 467% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.76 (E£ 103) | E£ 29 | + 255% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.20 (E£ 75) | E£ 21 | + 257% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $7 (E£ 124) | E£ 5.86 | + 2023% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.50 (E£ 27) | E£ 19 | + 38% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (E£ 214) | E£ 92 | + 131% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.09 (E£ 37) | E£ 11 | + 229% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.00 (E£ 53) | E£ 10 | + 417% | |
| 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£ 64,509) | E£ 5,401 | + 1094% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $3,075 (E£ 54,797) | E£ 3,866 | + 1317% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $209 (E£ 3,722) | E£ 898 | + 315% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,939 (E£ 34,552) | E£ 3,602 | + 859% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,781 (E£ 31,742) | E£ 2,335 | + 1259% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $104 (E£ 1,861) | E£ 736 | + 153% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $49 (E£ 878) | E£ 365 | + 141% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $341 (E£ 6,084) | E£ 6,508 | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $144 (E£ 2,575) | E£ 1,877 | + 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (E£ 184) | E£ 67 | + 173% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $34 (E£ 598) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in San Jose, California (United States) is 6% cheaper than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $42 (E£ 742) | E£ 740 | + 0% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $28 (E£ 490) | E£ 681 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $84 (E£ 1,490) | E£ 1,691 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $143 (E£ 2,542) | E£ 777 | + 227% | |
| Transportation | + 148% | |||
| Transportation in San Jose, California (United States) is 148% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $18,500 (E£ 329,676) | E£ 453,039 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.90 (E£ 16) | E£ 3.88 | + 313% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $70 (E£ 1,247) | E£ 182 | + 584% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $19 (E£ 335) | E£ 101 | + 233% | |
| Personal Care | + 422% | |||
| Personal Care in San Jose, California (United States) is 422% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (E£ 136) | E£ 33 | + 317% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $27 (E£ 487) | E£ 72 | + 572% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $115 (E£ 2,047) | E£ 200 | + 924% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (E£ 125) | E£ 40 | + 212% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.50 (E£ 62) | E£ 21 | + 196% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.96 (E£ 88) | E£ 26 | + 244% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.18 (E£ 57) | E£ 20 | + 186% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.08 (E£ 37) | E£ 15 | + 153% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $24 (E£ 436) | E£ 46 | + 846% | |
| Entertainment | + 171% | |||
| Entertainment in San Jose, California (United States) is 171% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $54 (E£ 955) | E£ 153 | + 523% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $23 (E£ 410) | E£ 99 | + 315% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $223 (E£ 3,975) | E£ 520 | + 664% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $50 (E£ 891) | E£ 249 | + 258% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (E£ 187) | E£ 52 | + 259% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.30 (E£ 77) | E£ 25 | + 204% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.00 (E£ 71) | E£ 19 | + 266% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $431 (E£ 7,688) | E£ 11,487 | - 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.10 (E£ 1.78) | E£ 0.23 | + 685% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $36 (E£ 637) | E£ 416 | + 53% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $6.00 (E£ 107) | E£ 28 | + 282% | |
| TOTAL | + 256% | |||
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These prices were last updated on June 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in San Jose, California (United States) is 256% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 53,433
($2,998)
in San Jose, California
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
E£ 15,000
in Alexandria.
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