Living in Alexandria, Egypt
Alexandria is one of the Egypt destinations covered by GoWira's fiscal and lifestyle database, refreshed quarterly. A one-bedroom apartment in the Alexandria city center rents for around EGP 23,000/month, while the same layout in the suburbs averages EGP 15,000/month — a typical center-vs-suburbs gap for a city this size. Everyday expenses run about EGP 4,500 for groceries (single person) and EGP 870 for a monthly public transport pass. On our cost-of-living index (100 = highest benchmark city), Alexandria scores 22, which makes it one of the more affordable destinations.
If you're planning a move, a realistic first-year budget in Alexandria starts at roughly EGP 28,370/month for a single person in a central studio, before taxes, insurance or discretionary spending. Dining tends to cost EGP 360 for a mid-range meal and EGP 29 for a coffee at a local café, with a beer at a bar around EGP 57. Owning a car adds approximately EGP 6,100/month between fuel, parking and insurance — many residents in Alexandria skip this in favour of public transport or the EGP 870/month pass mentioned above.
Healthcare, schools and essentials
Egypt offers a public healthcare system that residents access through social security contributions. Private health insurance for a single expat in Alexandria costs around EGP 970/month, with a family plan at EGP 2,900. An out-of-pocket private GP visit runs about EGP 810, while specialists charge around EGP 1,500. Families should budget EGP 19,000/month for international schooling, or EGP 11,000/month for a local private school.
Who does Alexandria suit best?
Alexandria works especially well for senior professionals and families who can absorb top-tier European rent in exchange for infrastructure.
All figures are medians (p50), reviewed quarterly. Hit the calculator below for a number tailored to your salary and residency situation.