Cost of living in Alexandria, Egypt vs Lille, France
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Food | - 65% | |||
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Food in Alexandria (Egypt) is 65% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | E£ 77 (€4.04) | €15 | - 73% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | E£ 62 (€3.24) | €8 | - 58% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | E£ 38 (€2.00) | €5.83 | - 66% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | E£ 15 (€0.77) | €1.12 | - 31% | |
12 eggs, large | E£ 18 (€0.96) | €3.32 | - 71% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | E£ 8 (€0.40) | €1.98 | - 80% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | E£ 24 (€1.26) | €7 | - 81% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | E£ 21 (€1.07) | €1.94 | - 45% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | E£ 6 (€0.32) | €1.79 | - 82% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | E£ 22 (€1.14) | €2.25 | - 49% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | E£ 111 (€5.81) | €6 | - 4% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | E£ 13 (€0.66) | €1.70 | - 61% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | E£ 5.44 (€0.28) | €1.06 | - 73% | |
Housing | - 69% | |||
Housing in Alexandria (Egypt) is 69% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | E£ 6,270 (€328) | €1,120 | - 71% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | E£ 3,768 (€197) | €841 | - 77% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | E£ 368 (€19) | €118 | - 84% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | E£ 3,989 (€208) | €657 | - 68% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | E£ 2,336 (€122) | €543 | - 78% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | E£ 373 (€19) | €75 | - 74% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | E£ 238 (€12) | €28 | - 55% | |
40” flat screen tv | E£ 6,048 (€316) | €322 | - 2% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | E£ 1,983 (€104) | €91 | + 13% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | E£ 78 (€4.10) | €10 | - 59% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | E£ 44 (€2.32) | €13 | - 81% | |
Clothes | - 16% | |||
Clothes in Alexandria (Egypt) is 16% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | E£ 751 (€39) | €92 | - 57% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | E£ 751 (€39) | €37 | + 6% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | E£ 2,117 (€111) | €89 | + 24% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | E£ 1,240 (€65) | €90 | - 28% | |
Transportation | - 59% | |||
Transportation in Alexandria (Egypt) is 59% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | E£ 436,001 (€22,777) | €22,770 | + 0% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | E£ 6 (€0.32) | €1.41 | - 77% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | E£ 148 (€8) | €51 | - 85% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | E£ 49 (€2.56) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 62% | |||
Personal Care in Alexandria (Egypt) is 62% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | E£ 22 (€1.16) | €5.32 | - 78% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | E£ 72 (€3.76) | €4.13 | - 9% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | E£ 167 (€9) | €24 | - 64% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | E£ 40 (€2.09) | €3.81 | - 45% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | E£ 26 (€1.34) | €3.42 | - 61% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | E£ 31 (€1.61) | €3.93 | - 59% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | E£ 13 (€0.70) | €1.60 | - 56% | |
Tube of toothpaste | E£ 12 (€0.65) | €2.23 | - 71% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | E£ 53 (€2.77) | €23 | - 88% | |
Entertainment | - 55% | |||
Entertainment in Alexandria (Egypt) is 55% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | E£ 173 (€9) | €37 | - 75% | |
2 tickets to the movies | E£ 138 (€7) | €21 | - 66% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | E£ 632 (€33) | €79 | - 58% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | E£ 332 (€17) | €47 | - 63% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | E£ 64 (€3.34) | €8 | - 59% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | E£ 32 (€1.67) | €3.07 | - 46% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | E£ 32 (€1.67) | €5.26 | - 68% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | E£ 11,112 (€580) | €441 | + 32% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | E£ 0.23 (€0.01) | €0.22 | - 94% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | E£ 484 (€25) | €35 | - 28% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | E£ 38 (€1.99) | €7 | - 72% | |
TOTAL | - 60% |

These prices were last updated on January 26, 2021.
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Cost of living in Alexandria (Egypt) is 60% cheaper than in Lille (France)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €3,700 in Lille you would need to make just about €1,479 (E£ 28,302) in Alexandria.
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