- Cost of Living
- Egypt
- Kazakhstan
- Alexandria
- Almaty
- Comparison
Cost of living in Alexandria, Egypt compared to Almaty, Kazakhstan
Currency:
| Food | - 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Alexandria (Egypt) is 11% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | E£ 72 (1,338 KZT) | 1,937 KZT | - 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | E£ 72 (1,327 KZT) | 1,472 KZT | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | E£ 36 (675 KZT) | 737 KZT | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | E£ 13 (250 KZT) | 318 KZT | - 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | E£ 20 (374 KZT) | 294 KZT | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | E£ 14 (261 KZT) | 492 KZT | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | E£ 29 (537 KZT) | 1,663 KZT | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | E£ 21 (390 KZT) | 442 KZT | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | E£ 5.98 (111 KZT) | 158 KZT | - 30% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | E£ 19 (360 KZT) | 166 KZT | + 117% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | E£ 92 (1,715 KZT) | 1,500 KZT | + 14% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | E£ 11 (210 KZT) | 337 KZT | - 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | E£ 10 (192 KZT) | 121 KZT | + 59% | |
| Housing | - 27% | |||
| Housing in Alexandria (Egypt) is 27% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | E£ 5,401 (100,261 KZT) | 169,750 KZT | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | E£ 3,866 (71,763 KZT) | 134,603 KZT | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | E£ 898 (16,663 KZT) | 23,866 KZT | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | E£ 3,625 (67,292 KZT) | 122,435 KZT | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | E£ 2,335 (43,350 KZT) | 84,065 KZT | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | E£ 736 (13,670 KZT) | 15,597 KZT | - 12% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | E£ 365 (6,775 KZT) | 5,185 KZT | + 31% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | E£ 6,508 (120,816 KZT) | 142,776 KZT | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | E£ 1,489 (27,638 KZT) | 36,675 KZT | - 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | E£ 67 (1,252 KZT) | 2,370 KZT | - 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 3,483 KZT | - | |
| Clothes | - 20% | |||
| Clothes in Alexandria (Egypt) is 20% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | E£ 740 (13,745 KZT) | 13,333 KZT | + 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | E£ 614 (11,403 KZT) | 15,061 KZT | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | E£ 1,504 (27,915 KZT) | 26,149 KZT | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | E£ 777 (14,417 KZT) | 29,108 KZT | - 50% | |
| 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 (8,409,904 KZT) | 3,600,000 KZT | + 134% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | E£ 3.88 (72 KZT) | 154 KZT | - 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | E£ 182 (3,385 KZT) | 6,000 KZT | - 44% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | E£ 126 (2,345 KZT) | 1,692 KZT | + 39% | |
| 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 (607 KZT) | 2,289 KZT | - 73% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | E£ 80 (1,484 KZT) | 1,861 KZT | - 20% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | E£ 200 (3,713 KZT) | 4,835 KZT | - 23% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | E£ 40 (744 KZT) | 827 KZT | - 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | E£ 21 (390 KZT) | 661 KZT | - 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | E£ 26 (477 KZT) | 839 KZT | - 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | E£ 20 (368 KZT) | 421 KZT | - 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | E£ 15 (272 KZT) | 423 KZT | - 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | E£ 48 (884 KZT) | 3,278 KZT | - 73% | |
| Entertainment | - 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Alexandria (Egypt) is 41% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | E£ 153 (2,843 KZT) | 8,418 KZT | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | E£ 96 (1,787 KZT) | 2,700 KZT | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | E£ 520 (9,654 KZT) | 11,167 KZT | - 14% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | E£ 228 (4,228 KZT) | 15,349 KZT | - 72% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | E£ 52 (968 KZT) | 1,845 KZT | - 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | E£ 24 (451 KZT) | 577 KZT | - 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | E£ 19 (362 KZT) | 300 KZT | + 21% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | E£ 11,487 (213,233 KZT) | 208,595 KZT | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | E£ 0.23 (4.21 KZT) | 14 KZT | - 69% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | E£ 416 (7,725 KZT) | 14,905 KZT | - 48% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | E£ 28 (520 KZT) | 250 KZT | + 108% | |
| TOTAL | - 18% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 687 prices entered by 66 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
18.563
KZT
/
EGP
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Cost of living in Alexandria (Egypt) is 18% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
502,000 KZT
in Almaty
you would need to make just about 410,347 KZT
(E£ 22,105)
in Alexandria.
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