Alexandria, Al Iskandarīyah, Egypt · Population 5,441,866
▲ +22% vs Egypt average
| Expense | Estimated cost | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | £186 ($3.84) | per meal |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | £745 ($15.36) | per meal |
| Cappuccino | £55.87 ($1.15) | each |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | £4,221 ($87.04) | per month |
| Monthly public transport pass | £683 ($14.08) | per month |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | £1,800 ($37.12) | per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | £521 ($10.75) | per month |
| Fitness club membership | £521 ($10.75) | per month |
| Cinema ticket | £137 ($2.82) | each |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | £7,594 ($157) | per month |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | £5,283 ($109) | per month |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | £15,848 ($327) | per month |
The estimated average net salary in Alexandria is £15,520 ($320) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of £17,699 ($365) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly £23,008 ($474) per month.
Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (£5,283 ($109)) represents about 30% of the total single-person budget.
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£14,455 ($298) / moAlexandria is one of the key cities in Egypt. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is £17,699 ($365), placing it above the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around £5,283 ($109) per month.
For families, the estimated budget rises to £40,853 ($842) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately £31,514 ($650) monthly.
The average estimated net salary in Alexandria is £15,520 ($320). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least £23,008 ($474) per month.