| EGP |
USD |
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Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district
|
E£ 112
|
($7)
|
|
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar)
|
E£ 75
|
($4.75)
|
|
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast
|
E£ 45
|
($2.88)
|
|
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk
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E£ 17
|
($1.10)
|
|
12 eggs, large
|
E£ 20
|
($1.29)
|
|
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes
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E£ 7
|
($0.43)
|
|
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese
|
E£ 42
|
($2.65)
|
|
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples
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E£ 24
|
($1.52)
|
|
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes
|
E£ 8
|
($0.48)
|
|
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket
|
E£ 31
|
($1.95)
|
|
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality
|
E£ 173
|
($11)
|
|
2 liters of coca-cola
|
E£ 15
|
($0.97)
|
|
Bread for 2 people for 1 day
|
E£ 7
|
($0.45)
|
| EGP |
USD |
|
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area
|
E£ 11,496
|
($731)
|
|
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area
|
E£ 5,899
|
($375)
|
|
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat
|
E£ 746
|
($47)
|
|
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area
|
E£ 5,676
|
($361)
|
|
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area
|
E£ 3,439
|
($219)
|
|
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio
|
E£ 538
|
($34)
|
|
Internet 8 mbps (1 month)
|
E£ 172
|
($11)
|
|
40” flat screen tv
|
E£ 4,433
|
($282)
|
|
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands)
|
E£ 2,055
|
($131)
|
|
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.)
|
E£ 89
|
($5.65)
|
|
Hourly rate for cleaning help
|
E£ 44
|
($2.80)
|
|
|
| EGP |
USD |
|
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar)
|
E£ 1,035
|
($66)
|
|
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers)
|
E£ 854
|
($54)
|
|
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands)
|
E£ 2,364
|
($150)
|
|
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes
|
E£ 1,493
|
($95)
|
| EGP |
USD |
|
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new
|
E£ 395,503
|
($25,157)
|
|
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas
|
E£ 8
|
($0.51)
|
|
Monthly ticket public transport
|
E£ 302
|
($19)
|
|
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles)
|
E£ 50
|
($3.17)
|
| EGP |
USD |
|
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands)
|
E£ 45
|
($2.89)
|
|
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses)
|
E£ 63
|
($4.03)
|
|
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes)
|
E£ 278
|
($18)
|
|
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...)
|
E£ 82
|
($5.23)
|
|
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.)
|
E£ 48
|
($3.02)
|
|
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.)
|
E£ 43
|
($2.70)
|
|
4 rolls of toilet paper
|
E£ 25
|
($1.61)
|
|
Tube of toothpaste
|
E£ 26
|
($1.64)
|
|
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city
|
E£ 88
|
($5.58)
|
| EGP |
USD |
|
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub
|
E£ 458
|
($29)
|
|
2 tickets to the movies
|
E£ 180
|
($11)
|
|
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats)
|
E£ 939
|
($60)
|
|
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert
|
E£ 517
|
($33)
|
|
1 cocktail drink in downtown club
|
E£ 114
|
($7)
|
|
Cappuccino in expat area of the city
|
E£ 38
|
($2.43)
|
|
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.)
|
E£ 55
|
($3.50)
|
|
Ipad wi-fi 128gb
|
E£ 9,792
|
($623)
|
|
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans)
|
E£ 1.75
|
($0.11)
|
|
1 month of gym membership in business district
|
E£ 457
|
($29)
|
|
1 package of marlboro cigarettes
|
E£ 41
|
($2.62)
|
