🇪🇬Cost of Living in Alexandria

Egypt · Population: 5,400,000 · Cost Index: 23/100

Cost of Living in Alexandria

Egypt · Africa

Egypt's second-largest city and principal Mediterranean port, Alexandria was founded by Alexander the Great and once housed the legendary ancient library. Its coastal setting, rich Greco-Roman heritage, and seafood cuisine offer a refreshing contrast to inland Cairo at very low living costs.

5,400,000

Population

Cost Index

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Quality of Life

Average Monthly Cost: $850 (single person, excluding rent)

Cost Breakdown

Housing

Avg: $320.00

1-Bedroom Apartment (City Center)(per month)

$280.00

1-Bedroom Apartment (Outside Center)(per month)

$150.00

3-Bedroom Apartment (City Center)(per month)

$550.00

3-Bedroom Apartment (Outside Center)(per month)

$300.00

Food & Groceries

Avg: $2.96

Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant(per meal)

$2.50

Meal for 2 at Mid-Range Restaurant(per meal)

$15.00

McMeal at McDonald's(per meal)

$4.00

Milk (1 liter)(per liter)

$0.75

Bread (500g loaf)(per loaf)

$0.35

Rice (1 kg)(per kg)

$0.65

Eggs (12)(per dozen)

$1.40

Chicken Breast (1 kg)(per kg)

$3.20

Apples (1 kg)(per kg)

$1.20

Banana (1 kg)(per kg)

$0.55

Transportation

Avg: $2.23

Monthly Public Transit Pass(per month)

$10.00

One-Way Ticket (Local Transport)(per trip)

$0.12

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)(base fare)

$0.45

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)(per km)

$0.18

Gasoline (1 liter)(per liter)

$0.40

Utilities

Avg: $15.33

Basic Utilities (85m² Apartment)(per month)

$30.00

Mobile Phone Plan(per month)

$5.00

Internet (60 Mbps+)(per month)

$11.00

Healthcare

Avg: $8.67

Doctor Visit(per visit)

$10.00

Dentist Visit(per visit)

$12.00

Prescription Medicine (avg)(per prescription)

$4.00

Entertainment

Avg: $6.25

Fitness Club Monthly(per month)

$18.00

Cinema Ticket(per ticket)

$3.50

Cappuccino(per cup)

$1.50

Beer (0.5l) at Restaurant(per glass)

$2.00

Clothing

Avg: $34.33

Pair of Jeans (Levi's)(per pair)

$30.00

Summer Dress (Chain Store)(per item)

$18.00

Running Shoes (Nike, Adidas)(per pair)

$55.00

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Quick Facts

Currency: EGP
Language: Arabic
Cost Index: 23/100
Safety Index: 48/100
Quality of Life: 40/100

Data last updated: 2026-01-15. Prices are approximate and shown in USD.