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Cost of Living in Alexandria

Alexandria, Al Iskandarīyah, Egypt · Population 5,441,866

▲ +22% vs Egypt average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)£17,699 ($365)
Couple, monthly£31,514 ($650)
Family of four, monthly£40,853 ($842)

Estimated Prices in Alexandria

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
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

Salary & Budget Planning

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.

Compare Alexandria

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Nearby Cities

Al ‘Ajamī

13 km away · Al Iskandarīyah

Abū Qīr

21 km away · Al Iskandarīyah

Kafr ad Dawwār

24 km away · Al Buḩayrah

Idkū

40 km away · Al Buḩayrah

Abū Ḩummuş

41 km away · Al Buḩayrah

Abū al Maţāmīr

42 km away · Al Buḩayrah

Burj al ‘Arab

46 km away · Al Iskandarīyah

Rosetta

55 km away · Al Buḩayrah

Other Major Cities in Egypt

Cairo

Al Qāhirah · pop. 20,296,000

£17,996 ($371) / mo

Giza

Al Jīzah · pop. 4,458,135

£15,628 ($322) / mo

Shubrā al Khaymah

Al Qalyūbīyah · pop. 1,025,569

£15,628 ($322) / mo

Port Said

Būr Sa‘īd · pop. 791,749

£14,455 ($298) / mo

Suez

As Suways · pop. 716,458

£14,455 ($298) / mo

Al Manşūrah

Ad Daqahlīyah · pop. 621,953

£14,455 ($298) / mo

Ḩalwān

Al Qāhirah · pop. 619,293

£14,455 ($298) / mo

Al Maḩallah al Kubrá

Al Gharbīyah · pop. 592,573

£14,455 ($298) / mo

Living in Alexandria

Alexandria 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alexandria expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated £17,699 ($365) per month in Alexandria including rent outside the city centre. That is 22% more than the national average for Egypt.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Alexandria?
A net salary of around £23,008 ($474) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Alexandria with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Alexandria is £15,520 ($320).
How much is rent in Alexandria?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated £7,594 ($157) per month in the city centre and £5,283 ($109) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about £15,848 ($327).
Is Alexandria cheaper than Egypt on average?
No — Alexandria is estimated to be about 22% more expensive than the Egypt average, mainly due to housing demand.
What is the cost of groceries in Alexandria?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at £4,221 ($87) in Alexandria. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about £186 ($4) and a cappuccino runs around £56 ($1).
How do transport costs in Alexandria compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Alexandria is estimated at £683 ($14). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Alexandria are estimates based on Egypt national averages adjusted for city size (population 5,441,866). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.