🇪🇬 Egypt · #525 of 538 cities · 2026

Cost of Living in Alexandria

Close to the Egypt average

Ranked #525 of 538 cities · More expensive than 2.4% of cities worldwide

Compared to Egypt average

Rent Prices

Rent Prices in Alexandria

Apartment City Centre Outside Centre You Save
1-Bedroom EGP 4,230/mo ≈ $81 EGP 3,173/mo ≈ $61 25%
3-Bedroom EGP 7,312/mo ≈ $140 EGP 5,484/mo ≈ $105 25%
Estimated from rent index. Actual prices vary. · 2026

Cost Indices

Cost of Living
-0.7% Average
Rent
-1.0% Average
Groceries
0.0% Average
Restaurants
-2.2% Average
Purchasing Power
-0.8% Average

Living in Alexandria: What to Expect

Alexandria is average by global standards (ranked #525 of 538 cities). It is 0.7% cheaper than the Egypt average, based on 3 cities.

Groceries are average, while dining out is average. Restaurants offers the best value, while Groceries is the priciest.

Local purchasing power is limited — residents can afford fewer goods and services than in most cities.

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