- Cost of Living
- Egypt
- India
- Cairo
- Bangalore
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Cairo (Egypt) and Bangalore (India)
| Food | 41% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cairo (Egypt) is 41% more expensive than in Bangalore (India) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | E£ 71 (₨597) | ₨252 | 137% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | E£ 31 (₨258) | ₨167 | 55% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | E£ 21 (₨174) | ₨105 | 66% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | E£ 7.48 (₨63) | ₨33 | 92% |
| 12 eggs, large | E£ 10.58 (₨89) | ₨49 | 82% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | E£ 4.73 (₨40) | ₨23 | 73% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | E£ 14.60 (₨123) | ₨145 | 15% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | E£ 13.62 (₨114) | ₨137 | 17% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | E£ 5.60 (₨47) | ₨44 | 6% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | E£ 7.30 (₨61) | ₨82 | 25% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | E£ 81 (₨676) | ₨845 | 20% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | E£ 7.38 (₨62) | ₨60 | 3% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | E£ 2.33 (₨19.59) | ₨27 | 26% |
| Housing | 63% | ||
| Housing in Cairo (Egypt) is 63% more expensive than in Bangalore (India) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | E£ 3,929 (₨32,980) | ₨19,714 | 67% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | E£ 245 (₨2,061) | ₨1,633 | 26% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | E£ 352 (₨2,957) | ₨1,311 | 126% |
| 40” flat screen TV | E£ 4,192 (₨35,194) | ₨48,688 | 28% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | E£ 774 (₨6,500) | ₨8,530 | 24% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | E£ 41 (₨344) | ₨330 | 4% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | E£ 22 (₨185) | ₨123 | 51% |
| Clothes | 36% | ||
| Clothes in Cairo (Egypt) is 36% more expensive than in Bangalore (India) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | E£ 485 (₨4,072) | ₨2,113 | 93% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | E£ 306 (₨2,567) | ₨2,076 | 24% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | E£ 447 (₨3,752) | ₨3,259 | 15% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | E£ 361 (₨3,032) | ₨2,065 | 47% |
| Transportation | 7% | ||
| Transportation in Cairo (Egypt) is 7% cheaper than in Bangalore (India) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | E£ 184,375 (₨1,547,822) | ₨1,000,000 | 55% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | E£ 1.90 (₨15.98) | ₨76 | 79% |
| monthly ticket public transport | E£ 100 (₨836) | ₨1,082 | 23% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | E£ 16.24 (₨136) | ₨189 | 28% |
| Personal Care | 9% | ||
| Personal Care in Cairo (Egypt) is 9% more expensive than in Bangalore (India) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | E£ 22 (₨188) | ₨114 | 65% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | E£ 37 (₨308) | ₨246 | 25% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | E£ 20 (₨168) | ₨144 | 17% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | E£ 15.50 (₨130) | ₨156 | 17% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | E£ 7.13 (₨60) | ₨113 | 47% |
| Tube of toothpaste | E£ 9.50 (₨80) | ₨58 | 37% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | E£ 39 (₨330) | ₨182 | 82% |
| Entertainment | 43% | ||
| Entertainment in Cairo (Egypt) is 43% more expensive than in Bangalore (India) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | E£ 178 (₨1,494) | ₨979 | 53% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | E£ 60 (₨504) | ₨491 | 3% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | E£ 311 (₨2,611) | ₨733 | 256% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | E£ 445 (₨3,740) | ₨2,125 | 76% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | E£ 54 (₨450) | ₨336 | 34% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | E£ 21 (₨176) | ₨91 | 93% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | E£ 29 (₨240) | ₨135 | 77% |
| iPod nano 16GB | E£ 1,028 (₨8,634) | ₨10,636 | 19% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | E£ 0.31 (₨2.62) | ₨1 | 162% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | E£ 375 (₨3,148) | ₨1,871 | 68% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | E£ 14.12 (₨118) | ₨124 | 4% |
| TOTAL | 31% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 6,982 prices entered by 651 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 20, 2013.
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