🇪🇬 Egypt · #523 of 546 cities · 2026

Should I Move to Alexandria?

78.6% cheaper to live here than in New York City.

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-78.6%
vs NYC
EGP 4,712
Estimated rent in
20.5
Purchasing Power
Very weak
Purchasing Power

Source: Numbeo · NYC = 100 baseline · Data verified Q1 2026

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Cost breakdown — Alexandria

Cost indices vs NYC = 100

Cost of Living
21.4 Very affordable
Rent
3.1 Very affordable
Groceries
23.3 Very affordable
Restaurants
18.0 Very affordable
Purchasing Power
20.5 Very weak

Estimated rent in Alexandria

1-BR — City centre EGP 4,712/mo
1-BR — Outside centre EGP 3,534/mo
3-BR — City centre EGP 8,157/mo
Save by going outside centre ~25% cheaper

Estimated from rent index. Actual prices vary.

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