Cost of living in San Jose, California, United States compared to Alexandria, Egypt
Currency:
| Food | + 380% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in San Jose, California (United States) is 380% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $10 (E£ 181) | E£ 61 | + 194% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (E£ 128) | E£ 48 | + 169% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.63 (E£ 65) | E£ 25 | + 158% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.15 (E£ 21) | E£ 10 | + 111% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.17 (E£ 57) | E£ 11 | + 442% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.48 (E£ 81) | E£ 6 | + 1192% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.76 (E£ 104) | E£ 27 | + 285% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.20 (E£ 76) | E£ 13 | + 473% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $7 (E£ 126) | E£ 3.74 | + 3268% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.50 (E£ 27) | E£ 9 | + 203% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (E£ 217) | E£ 89 | + 144% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.94 (E£ 35) | E£ 9 | + 284% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.00 (E£ 54) | E£ 2.71 | + 1899% | |
| Housing | + 870% | |||
| Housing in San Jose, California (United States) is 870% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $3,620 (E£ 65,341) | E£ 4,450 | + 1368% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $3,075 (E£ 55,504) | E£ 2,577 | + 2054% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $209 (E£ 3,770) | E£ 218 | + 1630% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,939 (E£ 34,997) | E£ 2,526 | + 1286% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,781 (E£ 32,152) | E£ 1,181 | + 2622% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $104 (E£ 1,885) | E£ 512 | + 268% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $49 (E£ 890) | E£ 443 | + 101% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $412 (E£ 7,442) | E£ 5,512 | + 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $132 (E£ 2,381) | E£ 1,699 | + 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (E£ 217) | E£ 64 | + 241% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $23 (E£ 407) | E£ 19 | + 2072% | |
| Clothes | + 14% | |||
| Clothes in San Jose, California (United States) is 14% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $42 (E£ 752) | E£ 645 | + 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $28 (E£ 496) | E£ 599 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $89 (E£ 1,604) | E£ 1,046 | + 53% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $122 (E£ 2,206) | E£ 720 | + 207% | |
| Transportation | + 180% | |||
| Transportation in San Jose, California (United States) is 180% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $18,500 (E£ 333,925) | E£ 507,909 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.90 (E£ 16) | E£ 3.02 | + 437% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $70 (E£ 1,264) | E£ 109 | + 1059% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $19 (E£ 348) | E£ 21 | + 1567% | |
| Personal Care | + 484% | |||
| Personal Care in San Jose, California (United States) is 484% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (E£ 131) | E£ 24 | + 442% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $27 (E£ 493) | E£ 76 | + 548% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $102 (E£ 1,846) | E£ 112 | + 1553% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (E£ 124) | E£ 30 | + 312% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.40 (E£ 61) | E£ 30 | + 105% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.21 (E£ 94) | E£ 27 | + 248% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.12 (E£ 56) | E£ 13 | + 346% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.27 (E£ 41) | E£ 12 | + 255% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $25 (E£ 458) | E£ 39 | + 1066% | |
| Entertainment | + 256% | |||
| Entertainment in San Jose, California (United States) is 256% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $48 (E£ 859) | E£ 119 | + 624% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $23 (E£ 415) | E£ 73 | + 466% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $136 (E£ 2,454) | E£ 283 | + 768% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $50 (E£ 903) | E£ 233 | + 287% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (E£ 190) | E£ 52 | + 265% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.30 (E£ 78) | E£ 24 | + 225% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.00 (E£ 72) | E£ 19 | + 270% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $153 (E£ 2,761) | E£ 2,268 | + 22% | |
| 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 | $36 (E£ 645) | E£ 394 | + 64% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $6.00 (E£ 108) | E£ 26 | + 316% | |
| TOTAL | + 388% | |||
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These prices were last updated on June 25, 2017.
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Cost of living in San Jose, California (United States) is 388% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 68,344
($3,786)
in San Jose, California
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
E£ 14,000
in Alexandria.
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