- Cost of Living
- Egypt
- Kazakhstan
- Alexandria
- Almaty
- Comparison
Cost of living in Alexandria, Egypt compared to Almaty, Kazakhstan
Currency:
| Food | - 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Alexandria (Egypt) is 8% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | E£ 72 (1,379 KZT) | 1,937 KZT | - 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | E£ 72 (1,368 KZT) | 1,511 KZT | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | E£ 37 (714 KZT) | 737 KZT | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | E£ 14 (258 KZT) | 326 KZT | - 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | E£ 20 (385 KZT) | 294 KZT | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | E£ 14 (269 KZT) | 492 KZT | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | E£ 29 (553 KZT) | 1,663 KZT | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | E£ 21 (402 KZT) | 444 KZT | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | E£ 5.86 (112 KZT) | 162 KZT | - 31% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | E£ 19 (371 KZT) | 166 KZT | + 124% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | E£ 92 (1,768 KZT) | 1,500 KZT | + 18% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | E£ 11 (216 KZT) | 337 KZT | - 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | E£ 10 (198 KZT) | 116 KZT | + 71% | |
| Housing | - 24% | |||
| Housing in Alexandria (Egypt) is 24% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | E£ 5,401 (103,354 KZT) | 169,750 KZT | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | E£ 3,866 (73,977 KZT) | 134,603 KZT | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | E£ 898 (17,177 KZT) | 22,793 KZT | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | E£ 3,602 (68,930 KZT) | 122,435 KZT | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | E£ 2,335 (44,688 KZT) | 84,065 KZT | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | E£ 736 (14,092 KZT) | 15,597 KZT | - 10% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | E£ 365 (6,984 KZT) | 5,056 KZT | + 38% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | E£ 6,508 (124,543 KZT) | 142,776 KZT | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | E£ 1,877 (35,912 KZT) | 36,675 KZT | - 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | E£ 67 (1,290 KZT) | 2,370 KZT | - 46% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 3,483 KZT | - | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in Alexandria (Egypt) is 11% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | E£ 740 (14,169 KZT) | 13,333 KZT | + 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | E£ 681 (13,024 KZT) | 15,061 KZT | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | E£ 1,691 (32,364 KZT) | 28,121 KZT | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | E£ 777 (14,862 KZT) | 29,108 KZT | - 49% | |
| Transportation | + 19% | |||
| Transportation in Alexandria (Egypt) is 19% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | E£ 453,039 (8,669,373 KZT) | 3,600,000 KZT | + 141% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | E£ 3.88 (74 KZT) | 158 KZT | - 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | E£ 182 (3,490 KZT) | 6,000 KZT | - 42% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | E£ 101 (1,926 KZT) | 1,618 KZT | + 19% | |
| Personal Care | - 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Alexandria (Egypt) is 40% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | E£ 33 (626 KZT) | 2,289 KZT | - 73% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | E£ 72 (1,386 KZT) | 2,335 KZT | - 41% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | E£ 200 (3,827 KZT) | 5,000 KZT | - 23% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | E£ 40 (767 KZT) | 827 KZT | - 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | E£ 21 (402 KZT) | 661 KZT | - 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | E£ 26 (492 KZT) | 839 KZT | - 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | E£ 20 (380 KZT) | 411 KZT | - 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | E£ 15 (281 KZT) | 423 KZT | - 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | E£ 46 (881 KZT) | 3,278 KZT | - 73% | |
| Entertainment | - 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Alexandria (Egypt) is 40% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | E£ 153 (2,931 KZT) | 9,042 KZT | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | E£ 99 (1,891 KZT) | 2,700 KZT | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | E£ 520 (9,952 KZT) | 11,167 KZT | - 11% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | E£ 249 (4,759 KZT) | 15,124 KZT | - 69% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | E£ 52 (998 KZT) | 1,789 KZT | - 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | E£ 25 (482 KZT) | 577 KZT | - 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | E£ 19 (373 KZT) | 300 KZT | + 24% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | E£ 11,487 (219,812 KZT) | 208,595 KZT | + 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | E£ 0.23 (4.34 KZT) | 14 KZT | - 68% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | E£ 416 (7,963 KZT) | 14,905 KZT | - 47% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | E£ 28 (536 KZT) | 250 KZT | + 114% | |
| TOTAL | - 16% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 698 prices entered by 67 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
19.136
KZT
/
EGP
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Cost of living in Alexandria (Egypt) is 16% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
558,000 KZT
in Almaty
you would need to make just about 468,433 KZT
(E£ 24,479)
in Alexandria.
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