Cost of living
Alexandria (Egypt) compared to Siwah
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Overview comparison
Alexandria (Egypt)Siwah
Consumer prices in Alexandria (Egypt) are roughly 64% higher than in Siwah.
Cost of living
| Item | Alexandria (Egypt) | Siwah |
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| Total with rent one person | 674 | 320 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,635 | 556 |
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| Without rent one person | 416 | 161 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,082 | 563 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 278.99 | 151.66 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 653 | 121.69 |
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| Food person | 265 | 114 |
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| Food family | 659 | 362 |
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| Transport person | 24.83 | 13.26 |
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| Transport family | 67.36 | 40.92 |
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| Life expectancy | 72.65 years | 82.58 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Alexandria (Egypt) | Siwah |
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| Lunch Menu | 7.97 | 2.82 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 30.22 | 12.96 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 7.11 | 2.15 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.36 | 0.36 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.94 | 1.1 |
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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) | Siwah |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 270.39 | 151.96 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 222.37 | 89.62 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 774.67 | 165.88 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 685.03 | 87.36 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 67.47 | 17.43 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 89.18 | 24.41 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 5.68 | 5.68 |
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Transportation
| Item | Alexandria (Egypt) | Siwah |
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| Local transport ticket | 7.08 | 14.79 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,105 | 546 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 615 | 231 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.7 | 0.16 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 22.24% | 10.68% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 4.67 | 2.17 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.73 | 0.21 |
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Groceries
| Item | Alexandria (Egypt) | Siwah |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.36 | 0.61 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.18 | 0.3 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.45 | 1.02 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.49 | 3.65 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.33 | 3.21 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.17 | 7.32 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.34 | 0.49 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.36 | 0.18 |
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Other
| Item | Alexandria (Egypt) | Siwah |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 34.63 | 7.15 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 4.05 | 1.72 |
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| Doctors visit | 34.67 | 4.3 |
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| Haircut, simple | 6.18 | 1.59 |
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| Brand Jeans | 61.88 | 20.5 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 56.83 | 58.64 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 444.79 | 128.97 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 4,566 | 1,438 |
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