| EGP |
USD |
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Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district
|
E£ 149
|
($9)
|
|
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar)
|
E£ 76
|
($4.82)
|
|
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast
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E£ 45
|
($2.86)
|
|
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk
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E£ 16
|
($1.00)
|
|
12 eggs, large
|
E£ 21
|
($1.32)
|
|
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes
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E£ 10
|
($0.60)
|
|
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese
|
E£ 47
|
($3.00)
|
|
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples
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E£ 25
|
($1.55)
|
|
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes
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E£ 8
|
($0.53)
|
|
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket
|
E£ 25
|
($1.61)
|
|
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality
|
E£ 160
|
($10)
|
|
2 liters of coca-cola
|
E£ 13
|
($0.83)
|
|
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£ 10,593
|
($669)
|
|
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area
|
E£ 5,195
|
($328)
|
|
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat
|
E£ 767
|
($48)
|
|
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area
|
E£ 6,622
|
($418)
|
|
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area
|
E£ 3,843
|
($243)
|
|
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio
|
E£ 762
|
($48)
|
|
Internet 8 mbps (1 month)
|
E£ 203
|
($13)
|
|
40” flat screen tv
|
E£ 5,279
|
($334)
|
|
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands)
|
E£ 3,082
|
($195)
|
|
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.)
|
E£ 75
|
($4.71)
|
|
Hourly rate for cleaning help
|
E£ 70
|
($4.41)
|
|
|
| EGP |
USD |
|
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar)
|
E£ 1,028
|
($65)
|
|
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers)
|
E£ 787
|
($50)
|
|
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands)
|
E£ 2,215
|
($140)
|
|
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes
|
E£ 1,048
|
($66)
|
| EGP |
USD |
|
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new
|
E£ 404,068
|
($25,528)
|
|
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas
|
E£ 7
|
($0.47)
|
|
Monthly ticket public transport
|
E£ 495
|
($31)
|
|
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles)
|
E£ 65
|
($4.12)
|
| EGP |
USD |
|
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands)
|
E£ 39
|
($2.44)
|
|
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses)
|
E£ 71
|
($4.45)
|
|
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes)
|
E£ 314
|
($20)
|
|
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...)
|
E£ 51
|
($3.25)
|
|
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.)
|
E£ 48
|
($3.06)
|
|
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.)
|
E£ 45
|
($2.81)
|
|
4 rolls of toilet paper
|
E£ 34
|
($2.13)
|
|
Tube of toothpaste
|
E£ 21
|
($1.33)
|
|
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city
|
E£ 67
|
($4.22)
|
| EGP |
USD |
|
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub
|
E£ 419
|
($26)
|
|
2 tickets to the movies
|
E£ 166
|
($11)
|
|
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats)
|
E£ 851
|
($54)
|
|
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert
|
E£ 644
|
($41)
|
|
1 cocktail drink in downtown club
|
E£ 76
|
($4.83)
|
|
Cappuccino in expat area of the city
|
E£ 39
|
($2.46)
|
|
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.)
|
E£ 46
|
($2.90)
|
|
Ipad wi-fi 128gb
|
E£ 9,411
|
($595)
|
|
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans)
|
E£ 1.39
|
($0.09)
|
|
1 month of gym membership in business district
|
E£ 547
|
($35)
|
|
1 package of marlboro cigarettes
|
E£ 40
|
($2.52)
|
