- Cost of Living
- Egypt
- Argentina
- Cairo
- Buenos Aires
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Cairo (Egypt) and Buenos Aires (Argentina)
| Food | 11% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cairo (Egypt) is 11% more expensive than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | E£ 75 (ARS $87) | ARS $51 | 72% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | E£ 30 (ARS $35) | ARS $41 | 15% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | E£ 20 (ARS $24) | ARS $21 | 14% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | E£ 7.52 (ARS $8.73) | ARS $5.93 | 47% |
| 12 eggs, large | E£ 10.67 (ARS $12.40) | ARS $11.85 | 5% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | E£ 4.70 (ARS $5.46) | ARS $10.38 | 47% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | E£ 14.60 (ARS $16.97) | ARS $29 | 41% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | E£ 13.71 (ARS $15.94) | ARS $10.53 | 51% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | E£ 5.40 (ARS $6.28) | ARS $10.28 | 39% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | E£ 7.20 (ARS $8.37) | ARS $7.01 | 19% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | E£ 76 (ARS $88) | ARS $38 | 133% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | E£ 7.37 (ARS $8.56) | ARS $12.13 | 29% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | E£ 2.50 (ARS $2.91) | ARS $6.91 | 58% |
| Housing | 13% | ||
| Housing in Cairo (Egypt) is 13% more expensive than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | E£ 4,107 (ARS $4,773) | ARS $4,758 | 0% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | E£ 256 (ARS $297) | ARS $488 | 39% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | E£ 372 (ARS $432) | ARS $173 | 149% |
| 40” flat screen TV | E£ 4,154 (ARS $4,827) | ARS $5,618 | 14% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | E£ 790 (ARS $918) | ARS $974 | 6% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | E£ 41 (ARS $48) | ARS $39 | 24% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | E£ 25 (ARS $29) | ARS $25 | 15% |
| Clothes | 1% | ||
| Clothes in Cairo (Egypt) is 1% cheaper than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | E£ 475 (ARS $552) | ARS $532 | 4% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | E£ 306 (ARS $355) | ARS $353 | 1% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | E£ 447 (ARS $519) | ARS $552 | 6% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | E£ 361 (ARS $420) | ARS $498 | 16% |
| Transportation | 23% | ||
| Transportation in Cairo (Egypt) is 23% more expensive than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | E£ 182,143 (ARS $211,670) | ARS $129,846 | 63% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | E£ 1.88 (ARS $2.19) | ARS $6.49 | 66% |
| monthly ticket public transport | E£ 100 (ARS $116) | ARS $97 | 20% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | E£ 16.02 (ARS $18.62) | ARS $40 | 53% |
| Personal Care | 11% | ||
| Personal Care in Cairo (Egypt) is 11% cheaper than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | E£ 22 (ARS $26) | ARS $35 | 26% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | E£ 37 (ARS $43) | ARS $30 | 42% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | E£ 20 (ARS $23) | ARS $13.82 | 68% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | E£ 15.50 (ARS $18.01) | ARS $24 | 24% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | E£ 7.13 (ARS $8.28) | ARS $16.92 | 51% |
| Tube of toothpaste | E£ 9.50 (ARS $11.04) | ARS $12.59 | 12% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | E£ 39 (ARS $46) | ARS $55 | 17% |
| Entertainment | 20% | ||
| Entertainment in Cairo (Egypt) is 20% more expensive than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | E£ 189 (ARS $220) | ARS $155 | 42% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | E£ 59 (ARS $69) | ARS $74 | 8% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | E£ 301 (ARS $350) | ARS $435 | 19% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | E£ 438 (ARS $508) | ARS $309 | 65% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | E£ 62 (ARS $72) | ARS $39 | 87% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | E£ 20 (ARS $24) | ARS $17.71 | 34% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | E£ 29 (ARS $34) | ARS $24 | 40% |
| iPod nano 16GB | E£ 1,078 (ARS $1,253) | ARS $1,147 | 9% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | E£ 0.30 (ARS $0.35) | ARS $2.01 | 83% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | E£ 392 (ARS $456) | ARS $261 | 75% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | E£ 13.88 (ARS $16.12) | ARS $9.45 | 71% |
| TOTAL | 14% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 17,924 prices entered by 1,346 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 24, 2013.
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Cost of living in Cairo (Egypt) is 14% more expensive than in Buenos Aires (Argentina)
For example, you would need at least ARS $14,193
(E£ 12,213)
in Cairo
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
ARS $12,500
in Buenos Aires.