Cost of living in Alexandria, Egypt vs Quebec City, Canada
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Food | - 63% | |||
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Food in Alexandria (Egypt) is 63% cheaper than in Quebec City (Canada) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | E£ 77 (C$6) | C$16 | - 62% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | E£ 62 (C$4.94) | C$11 | - 54% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | E£ 38 (C$3.05) | C$7 | - 58% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | E£ 15 (C$1.18) | C$2.13 | - 45% | |
12 eggs, large | E£ 18 (C$1.46) | C$4.08 | - 64% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | E£ 8 (C$0.61) | C$5.00 | - 88% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | E£ 24 (C$1.93) | C$11 | - 83% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | E£ 21 (C$1.64) | C$4.27 | - 62% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | E£ 6 (C$0.49) | C$2.06 | - 76% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | E£ 22 (C$1.74) | C$3.32 | - 48% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | E£ 111 (C$9) | C$16 | - 44% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | E£ 13 (C$1.01) | C$2.56 | - 60% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | E£ 5.44 (C$0.43) | C$2.15 | - 80% | |
Housing | - 62% | |||
Housing in Alexandria (Egypt) is 62% cheaper than in Quebec City (Canada) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | E£ 6,270 (C$500) | C$1,372 | - 64% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | E£ 3,768 (C$300) | C$907 | - 67% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | E£ 368 (C$29) | C$115 | - 74% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | E£ 3,989 (C$318) | C$715 | - 56% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | E£ 2,336 (C$186) | C$624 | - 70% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | E£ 373 (C$30) | C$62 | - 52% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | E£ 238 (C$19) | C$43 | - 56% | |
40” flat screen tv | E£ 6,048 (C$482) | C$463 | + 4% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | E£ 1,983 (C$158) | C$124 | + 27% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | E£ 78 (C$6) | C$10 | - 40% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | E£ 44 (C$3.55) | C$26 | - 86% | |
Clothes | + 5% | |||
Clothes in Alexandria (Egypt) is 5% more expensive than in Quebec City (Canada) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | E£ 751 (C$60) | C$79 | - 24% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | E£ 751 (C$60) | C$53 | + 14% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | E£ 2,117 (C$169) | C$111 | + 53% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | E£ 1,240 (C$99) | C$132 | - 25% | |
Transportation | - 57% | |||
Transportation in Alexandria (Egypt) is 57% cheaper than in Quebec City (Canada) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | E£ 436,001 (C$34,765) | C$21,367 | + 63% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | E£ 6 (C$0.49) | C$1.12 | - 57% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | E£ 161 (C$13) | C$87 | - 85% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | E£ 47 (C$3.76) | C$19 | - 80% | |
Personal Care | - 72% | |||
Personal Care in Alexandria (Egypt) is 72% cheaper than in Quebec City (Canada) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | E£ 22 (C$1.77) | C$7 | - 75% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | E£ 72 (C$5.74) | C$30 | - 81% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | E£ 167 (C$13) | C$126 | - 89% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | E£ 40 (C$3.19) | C$6 | - 49% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | E£ 26 (C$2.04) | C$3.54 | - 42% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | E£ 31 (C$2.46) | C$3.73 | - 34% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | E£ 13 (C$1.07) | C$2.32 | - 54% | |
Tube of toothpaste | E£ 12 (C$0.99) | C$2.56 | - 61% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | E£ 53 (C$4.22) | C$21 | - 80% | |
Entertainment | - 50% | |||
Entertainment in Alexandria (Egypt) is 50% cheaper than in Quebec City (Canada) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | E£ 173 (C$14) | C$49 | - 72% | |
2 tickets to the movies | E£ 138 (C$11) | C$24 | - 55% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | E£ 632 (C$50) | C$123 | - 59% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | E£ 332 (C$26) | C$88 | - 70% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | E£ 64 (C$5.10) | C$9 | - 46% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | E£ 32 (C$2.54) | C$4.41 | - 42% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | E£ 32 (C$2.54) | C$7 | - 62% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | E£ 11,112 (C$886) | C$580 | + 53% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | E£ 0.23 (C$0.02) | C$0.28 | - 93% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | E£ 484 (C$39) | C$46 | - 17% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | E£ 38 (C$3.04) | C$11 | - 72% | |
TOTAL | - 57% |

These prices were last updated on April 18, 2021.
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Cost of living in Alexandria (Egypt) is 57% cheaper than in Quebec City (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$4,300 in Quebec City you would need to make just about C$1,861 (E£ 23,339) in Alexandria.
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