- Cost of Living
- Egypt
- United States
- Asyut
- Anchorage, Alaska
- Comparison
Cost of living in Asyut, Egypt compared to Anchorage, Alaska, United States
Currency:
Food | - 41% | |||
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Food in Asyut (Egypt) is 41% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | $12 | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | E£ 26 ($1.44) | $8 | - 82% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | E£ 20 ($1.13) | $5.26 | - 78% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | E£ 6.00 ($0.34) | $0.99 | - 66% | |
12 eggs, large | - | $3.59 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | $5.70 | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | E£ 10 ($0.57) | $8 | - 93% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | $4.01 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | E£ 2.50 ($0.14) | $2.45 | - 94% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | $1.88 | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | $14 | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | E£ 10 ($0.57) | $2.76 | - 79% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | $2.61 | - | |
Housing | - 53% | |||
Housing in Asyut (Egypt) is 53% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | E£ 3,000 ($170) | $2,100 | - 92% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | $1,683 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | $295 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | $1,183 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | $994 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | $168 | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | E£ 50 ($2.83) | $76 | - 96% | |
40” flat screen TV | E£ 4,200 ($238) | $377 | - 37% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | $103 | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | $16 | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $16 | - | |
Clothes | - 30% | |||
Clothes in Asyut (Egypt) is 30% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | $42 | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | E£ 200 ($11) | $34 | - 66% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | $72 | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | $80 | - | |
Transportation | - 27% | |||
Transportation in Asyut (Egypt) is 27% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | E£ 250,000 ($14,156) | $22,500 | - 37% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | E£ 1.70 ($0.10) | $0.77 | - 87% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | $60 | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | $18 | - | |
Personal Care | - 4% | |||
Personal Care in Asyut (Egypt) is 4% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | $7 | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $31 | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | $170 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | E£ 20 ($1.13) | $7 | - 83% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | $3.18 | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | $4.59 | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | $3.63 | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | $2.39 | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | $17 | - | |
Entertainment | - 40% | |||
Entertainment in Asyut (Egypt) is 40% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | $49 | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | E£ 50 ($2.83) | $25 | - 88% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $75 | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | $63 | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | E£ 25 ($1.42) | $9 | - 83% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | $4.04 | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | E£ 20 ($1.13) | $5.00 | - 77% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | $429 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.15 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | E£ 100 ($5.66) | $66 | - 91% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | E£ 22 ($1.23) | $10 | - 88% | |
TOTAL | - 41% |

These prices were last updated on April 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.05663
USD
/
EGP
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Cost of living in Asyut (Egypt) is 41% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$6,300
in Anchorage, Alaska
you would need to make just about $3,730
(E£ 65,874)
in Asyut.
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