Cost of living in Alexandria (Egypt) is 47% cheaper than in Gdańsk (Poland)
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| Food | - 32% | |||
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| Food in Alexandria (Egypt) is 32% cheaper than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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| Alexandria | Gdańsk | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | E£ 192 (26 zł) | 36 zł | - 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | E£ 134 (18 zł) | 26 zł | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | E£ 86 (12 zł) | 13 zł | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | E£ 27 (3.73 zł) | 4.04 zł | - 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | E£ 54 (7 zł) | 14 zł | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | E£ 13 (1.83 zł) | 14 zł | - 87% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | E£ 76 (10 zł) | 17 zł | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | E£ 41 (5.55 zł) | 3.99 zł | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | E£ 12 (1.61 zł) | 3.18 zł | - 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | E£ 42 (5.68 zł) | 4.23 zł | + 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | E£ 281 (38 zł) | 32 zł | + 20% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | E£ 19 (2.52 zł) | 8 zł | - 67% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | E£ 5.66 (0.77 zł) | 3.09 zł | - 75% | |
| Housing | - 73% | |||
| Housing in Alexandria (Egypt) is 73% cheaper than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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| Alexandria | Gdańsk | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | E£ 9,841 (1,338 zł) | 6,012 zł | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | E£ 4,583 (623 zł) | 3,772 zł | - 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | E£ 971 (132 zł) | 694 zł | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | E£ 5,358 (728 zł) | 2,925 zł | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | E£ 3,234 (439 zł) | 2,237 zł | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | E£ 770 (105 zł) | 300 zł | - 65% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | E£ 197 (27 zł) | 46 zł | - 41% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | E£ 6,321 (859 zł) | 1,830 zł | - 53% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | E£ 3,448 (469 zł) | 399 zł | + 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | E£ 122 (17 zł) | 37 zł | - 55% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | E£ 89 (12 zł) | 22 zł | - 46% | |
| Clothes | - 34% | |||
| Clothes in Alexandria (Egypt) is 34% cheaper than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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| Alexandria | Gdańsk | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | E£ 1,017 (138 zł) | 323 zł | - 57% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | E£ 839 (114 zł) | 137 zł | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | E£ 2,349 (319 zł) | 367 zł | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | E£ 1,274 (173 zł) | 496 zł | - 65% | |
| Transportation | - 41% | |||
| Transportation in Alexandria (Egypt) is 41% cheaper than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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| Alexandria | Gdańsk | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | E£ 1,012,240 (137,584 zł) | 93,824 zł | + 47% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | E£ 10 (1.31 zł) | 7 zł | - 81% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | E£ 282 (38 zł) | 122 zł | - 69% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | E£ 116 (16 zł) | 36 zł | - 56% | |
| Personal Care | - 49% | |||
| Personal Care in Alexandria (Egypt) is 49% cheaper than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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| Alexandria | Gdańsk | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | E£ 33 (4.42 zł) | 17 zł | - 75% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | E£ 98 (13 zł) | 48 zł | - 72% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | E£ 299 (41 zł) | 151 zł | - 73% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | E£ 47 (6 zł) | 10 zł | - 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | E£ 78 (11 zł) | 12 zł | - 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | E£ 66 (9 zł) | 12 zł | - 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | E£ 45 (6 zł) | 7 zł | - 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | E£ 24 (3.27 zł) | 9 zł | - 63% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | E£ 61 (8 zł) | 40 zł | - 79% | |
| Entertainment | - 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Alexandria (Egypt) is 32% cheaper than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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| Alexandria | Gdańsk | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | E£ 334 (45 zł) | 81 zł | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | E£ 211 (29 zł) | 50 zł | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | E£ 905 (123 zł) | 215 zł | - 43% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | E£ 702 (95 zł) | 168 zł | - 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | E£ 119 (16 zł) | 28 zł | - 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | E£ 74 (10 zł) | 14 zł | - 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | E£ 55 (7 zł) | 12 zł | - 38% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | E£ 13,722 (1,865 zł) | 2,013 zł | - 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | E£ 2.38 (0.32 zł) | 0.29 zł | + 10% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | E£ 540 (73 zł) | 132 zł | - 45% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | E£ 48 (6 zł) | 17 zł | - 61% | |
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TOTAL | - 47% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 501 prices entered by 47 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 03, 2023.
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