Cost of living in Alexandria, Egypt vs Pécs, Hungary
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| Food | - 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Alexandria (Egypt) is 10% cheaper than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | E£ 77 (1,445 Ft) | 1,292 Ft | + 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | E£ 62 (1,159 Ft) | 1,485 Ft | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | E£ 38 (715 Ft) | 747 Ft | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | E£ 15 (275 Ft) | 206 Ft | + 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | E£ 18 (343 Ft) | 563 Ft | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | E£ 8 (143 Ft) | 481 Ft | - 70% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | E£ 24 (452 Ft) | 1,072 Ft | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | E£ 21 (384 Ft) | 297 Ft | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | E£ 6 (115 Ft) | 170 Ft | - 32% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | E£ 22 (407 Ft) | 239 Ft | + 70% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | E£ 111 (2,080 Ft) | 1,550 Ft | + 34% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | E£ 13 (237 Ft) | 400 Ft | - 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | E£ 5.44 (102 Ft) | 112 Ft | - 10% | |
| Housing | - 27% | |||
| Housing in Alexandria (Egypt) is 27% cheaper than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | E£ 6,270 (117,197 Ft) | 133,220 Ft | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | E£ 3,768 (70,434 Ft) | 95,701 Ft | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | E£ 368 (6,882 Ft) | 34,184 Ft | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | E£ 3,989 (74,565 Ft) | 88,226 Ft | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | E£ 2,336 (43,674 Ft) | 53,457 Ft | - 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | E£ 373 (6,965 Ft) | 29,426 Ft | - 76% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | E£ 238 (4,445 Ft) | 3,293 Ft | + 35% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | E£ 6,048 (113,059 Ft) | 109,122 Ft | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | E£ 1,983 (37,064 Ft) | 17,879 Ft | + 107% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | E£ 78 (1,467 Ft) | 2,693 Ft | - 46% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | E£ 44 (831 Ft) | 1,626 Ft | - 49% | |
| Clothes | + 28% | |||
| Clothes in Alexandria (Egypt) is 28% more expensive than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | E£ 751 (14,037 Ft) | 20,108 Ft | - 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | E£ 751 (14,034 Ft) | 9,192 Ft | + 53% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | E£ 2,117 (39,571 Ft) | 20,918 Ft | + 89% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | E£ 1,240 (23,171 Ft) | 19,358 Ft | + 20% | |
| Transportation | - 29% | |||
| Transportation in Alexandria (Egypt) is 29% cheaper than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | E£ 436,001 (8,149,886 Ft) | 5,414,460 Ft | + 51% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | E£ 6 (114 Ft) | 374 Ft | - 69% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | E£ 148 (2,772 Ft) | 6,234 Ft | - 56% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | E£ 49 (915 Ft) | 3,882 Ft | - 76% | |
| Personal Care | - 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Alexandria (Egypt) is 46% cheaper than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | E£ 22 (414 Ft) | 1,733 Ft | - 76% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | E£ 72 (1,346 Ft) | 2,116 Ft | - 36% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | E£ 167 (3,113 Ft) | 7,588 Ft | - 59% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | E£ 40 (749 Ft) | 771 Ft | - 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | E£ 26 (478 Ft) | 819 Ft | - 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | E£ 31 (576 Ft) | 802 Ft | - 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | E£ 13 (250 Ft) | 418 Ft | - 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | E£ 12 (233 Ft) | 422 Ft | - 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | E£ 53 (990 Ft) | 1,844 Ft | - 46% | |
| Entertainment | - 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Alexandria (Egypt) is 8% cheaper than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | E£ 173 (3,225 Ft) | 4,446 Ft | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | E£ 138 (2,571 Ft) | 2,815 Ft | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | E£ 632 (11,820 Ft) | 7,424 Ft | + 59% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | E£ 332 (6,203 Ft) | 7,260 Ft | - 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | E£ 64 (1,195 Ft) | 1,222 Ft | - 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | E£ 32 (596 Ft) | 448 Ft | + 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | E£ 32 (596 Ft) | 422 Ft | + 41% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | E£ 11,112 (207,709 Ft) | 194,327 Ft | + 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | E£ 0.23 (4 Ft) | 30 Ft | - 86% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | E£ 484 (9,052 Ft) | 7,111 Ft | + 27% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | E£ 38 (713 Ft) | 1,086 Ft | - 34% | |
| TOTAL | - 19% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 205 prices entered by 15 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 24, 2021.
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Cost of living in Alexandria (Egypt) is 19% cheaper than in Pécs (Hungary)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require 382,000 Ft in Pécs you would need to make just about 311,058 Ft (E£ 16,641) in Alexandria.
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