Cost of living
Alexandria (Egypt) compared to Hurghada
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Overview comparison
Alexandria (Egypt)Hurghada
Consumer prices in Alexandria (Egypt) are roughly 68% higher than in Hurghada.
Cost of living
| Item | Alexandria (Egypt) | Hurghada |
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| Total with rent one person | 674 | 281 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,635 | 553 |
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| Without rent one person | 416 | 179 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,082 | 420 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 278.99 | 77.3 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 653 | 146.09 |
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| Food person | 265 | 177 |
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| Food family | 659 | 356 |
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| Transport person | 24.83 | 9.56 |
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| Transport family | 67.36 | 20.35 |
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| Life expectancy | 72.65 years | 81.95 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Alexandria (Egypt) | Hurghada |
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| Lunch Menu | 7.97 | 3.47 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 30.22 | 13.11 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 7.11 | 4.35 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.36 | 2.48 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.94 | 1.26 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.59 | 0.26 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Alexandria (Egypt) | Hurghada |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 270.39 | 127.91 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 222.37 | 61.5 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 774.67 | 175.16 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 685.03 | 105.68 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 67.47 | 14.07 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 89.18 | 16.55 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 5.68 | 6.92 |
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Transportation
| Item | Alexandria (Egypt) | Hurghada |
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| Local transport ticket | 7.08 | 14.62 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,105 | 556 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 615 | 355 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.7 | 0.1 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 22.24% | 12.71% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 4.67 | 1.85 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.73 | 0.24 |
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Groceries
| Item | Alexandria (Egypt) | Hurghada |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.36 | 0.69 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.18 | 0.4 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.45 | 1.2 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.49 | 5.28 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.33 | 4.9 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.17 | 8.15 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.34 | 0.4 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.36 | 0.13 |
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Other
| Item | Alexandria (Egypt) | Hurghada |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 34.63 | 20.02 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 4.05 | 1.83 |
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| Doctors visit | 34.67 | 8.87 |
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| Haircut, simple | 6.18 | 1.54 |
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| Brand Jeans | 61.88 | 11.58 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 56.83 | 37.04 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 444.79 | 35.72 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 4,566 | 909 |
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