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Cost of living in Syracuse, Italy compared to Alexandria, Egypt
Currency:
Food | + 201% | |||
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Food in Syracuse (Italy) is 201% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €20 (E£ 442) | E£ 72 | + 512% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (E£ 155) | E£ 72 | + 117% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.85 (E£ 62) | E£ 36 | + 71% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.10 (E£ 24) | E£ 13 | + 79% | |
12 eggs, large | €2.62 (E£ 57) | E£ 20 | + 185% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.18 (E£ 26) | E£ 14 | + 83% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.17 (E£ 91) | E£ 29 | + 215% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.45 (E£ 32) | E£ 21 | + 51% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.97 (E£ 21) | E£ 5.98 | + 256% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.14 (E£ 25) | E£ 19 | + 29% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (E£ 205) | E£ 92 | + 122% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.10 (E£ 46) | E£ 11 | + 307% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.62 (E£ 36) | E£ 10 | + 244% | |
Housing | + 153% | |||
Housing in Syracuse (Italy) is 153% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €654 (E£ 14,323) | E£ 5,401 | + 165% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €447 (E£ 9,780) | E£ 3,866 | + 153% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €139 (E£ 3,054) | E£ 898 | + 240% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €770 (E£ 16,855) | E£ 3,625 | + 365% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €472 (E£ 10,324) | E£ 2,335 | + 342% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €85 (E£ 1,867) | E£ 736 | + 154% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €30 (E£ 647) | E£ 365 | + 77% | |
40” flat screen TV | €425 (E£ 9,304) | E£ 6,508 | + 43% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €137 (E£ 2,989) | E£ 1,489 | + 101% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €3.88 (E£ 85) | E£ 67 | + 26% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €7 (E£ 158) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 133% | |||
Clothes in Syracuse (Italy) is 133% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €98 (E£ 2,146) | E£ 740 | + 190% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €61 (E£ 1,339) | E£ 614 | + 118% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €110 (E£ 2,408) | E£ 1,504 | + 60% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €150 (E£ 3,290) | E£ 777 | + 324% | |
Transportation | + 196% | |||
Transportation in Syracuse (Italy) is 196% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,497 (E£ 558,197) | E£ 453,039 | + 23% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.60 (E£ 35) | E£ 3.88 | + 805% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €64 (E£ 1,398) | E£ 182 | + 667% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | E£ 126 | - | |
Personal Care | + 267% | |||
Personal Care in Syracuse (Italy) is 267% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.40 (E£ 118) | E£ 33 | + 261% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (E£ 195) | E£ 80 | + 144% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €67 (E£ 1,471) | E£ 200 | + 636% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.13 (E£ 90) | E£ 40 | + 126% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.67 (E£ 59) | E£ 21 | + 178% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.13 (E£ 68) | E£ 26 | + 166% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.53 (E£ 33) | E£ 20 | + 69% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.42 (E£ 31) | E£ 15 | + 112% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 (E£ 259) | E£ 48 | + 443% | |
Entertainment | + 165% | |||
Entertainment in Syracuse (Italy) is 165% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €30 (E£ 657) | E£ 153 | + 329% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €15 (E£ 328) | E£ 96 | + 241% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €54 (E£ 1,176) | E£ 520 | + 126% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €65 (E£ 1,423) | E£ 228 | + 525% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €6 (E£ 140) | E£ 52 | + 169% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.75 (E£ 38) | E£ 24 | + 58% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.20 (E£ 92) | E£ 19 | + 371% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | E£ 11,487 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.11 (E£ 2.37) | E£ 0.23 | + 945% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €36 (E£ 794) | E£ 416 | + 91% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.04 (E£ 110) | E£ 28 | + 294% | |
TOTAL | + 180% |

These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Syracuse (Italy) is 180% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 44,827
(€2,048)
in Syracuse
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
E£ 16,000
in Alexandria.
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