Cost of living in San Jose, California, United States compared to Alexandria, Egypt
Currency:
| Food | + 332% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in San Jose, California (United States) is 332% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $10 (E£ 177) | E£ 60 | + 196% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (E£ 127) | E£ 51 | + 147% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.63 (E£ 64) | E£ 32 | + 99% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.15 (E£ 20) | E£ 12 | + 73% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.17 (E£ 56) | E£ 17 | + 233% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.48 (E£ 79) | E£ 5.56 | + 1327% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.76 (E£ 102) | E£ 26 | + 286% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.20 (E£ 74) | E£ 13 | + 458% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $7 (E£ 124) | E£ 4.76 | + 2499% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.50 (E£ 27) | E£ 13 | + 111% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (E£ 213) | E£ 88 | + 140% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.03 (E£ 36) | E£ 9 | + 311% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.00 (E£ 53) | E£ 2.12 | + 2405% | |
| Housing | + 961% | |||
| Housing in San Jose, California (United States) is 961% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $3,620 (E£ 64,110) | E£ 4,499 | + 1325% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $3,075 (E£ 54,458) | E£ 2,486 | + 2091% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $209 (E£ 3,699) | E£ 223 | + 1557% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,939 (E£ 34,338) | E£ 2,488 | + 1280% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,781 (E£ 31,546) | E£ 1,489 | + 2019% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $104 (E£ 1,849) | E£ 253 | + 631% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $49 (E£ 873) | E£ 350 | + 150% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $405 (E£ 7,172) | E£ 5,618 | + 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $153 (E£ 2,715) | E£ 1,400 | + 94% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (E£ 201) | E£ 55 | + 266% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $25 (E£ 445) | E£ 17 | + 2537% | |
| Clothes | + 16% | |||
| Clothes in San Jose, California (United States) is 16% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $42 (E£ 738) | E£ 587 | + 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $28 (E£ 487) | E£ 581 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $91 (E£ 1,618) | E£ 1,360 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $126 (E£ 2,237) | E£ 466 | + 380% | |
| Transportation | + 287% | |||
| Transportation in San Jose, California (United States) is 287% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $18,500 (E£ 327,635) | E£ 317,760 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.90 (E£ 16) | E£ 2.91 | + 448% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $70 (E£ 1,240) | E£ 109 | + 1038% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $19 (E£ 341) | E£ 21 | + 1536% | |
| Personal Care | + 572% | |||
| Personal Care in San Jose, California (United States) is 572% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (E£ 133) | E£ 24 | + 447% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $27 (E£ 484) | E£ 76 | + 536% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $102 (E£ 1,811) | E£ 112 | + 1522% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (E£ 121) | E£ 30 | + 303% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.36 (E£ 59) | E£ 19 | + 215% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.35 (E£ 95) | E£ 23 | + 321% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.23 (E£ 57) | E£ 13 | + 353% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.19 (E£ 39) | E£ 12 | + 236% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $22 (E£ 398) | E£ 27 | + 1394% | |
| Entertainment | + 238% | |||
| Entertainment in San Jose, California (United States) is 238% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $51 (E£ 912) | E£ 119 | + 668% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $23 (E£ 407) | E£ 73 | + 455% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $153 (E£ 2,716) | E£ 283 | + 860% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $50 (E£ 886) | E£ 233 | + 279% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (E£ 183) | E£ 52 | + 251% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.30 (E£ 76) | E£ 24 | + 219% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.00 (E£ 71) | E£ 19 | + 263% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $152 (E£ 2,687) | E£ 2,268 | + 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.10 (E£ 1.77) | E£ 0.23 | + 662% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $36 (E£ 633) | E£ 379 | + 67% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $6.00 (E£ 106) | E£ 26 | + 308% | |
| TOTAL | + 428% | |||
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These prices were last updated on August 22, 2017.
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Cost of living in San Jose, California (United States) is 428% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 68,608
($3,874)
in San Jose, California
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
E£ 13,000
in Alexandria.
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