- Cost of Living
- Egypt
- Canada
- Cairo
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Cairo, Egypt compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 76% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cairo (Egypt) is 76% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | E£ 30 (C$2.11) | C$14 | - 85% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | E£ 54 (C$3.79) | C$8 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | E£ 20 (C$1.39) | C$6 | - 77% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | E£ 13 (C$0.88) | C$2.38 | - 63% | |
| 12 eggs, large | E£ 12 (C$0.87) | C$4.08 | - 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | E£ 3.38 (C$0.24) | C$2.62 | - 91% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | E£ 14 (C$0.97) | C$10 | - 90% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | E£ 14 (C$0.97) | C$3.73 | - 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | E£ 7 (C$0.53) | C$2.90 | - 82% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | E£ 11 (C$0.79) | C$2.89 | - 73% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | E£ 110 (C$8) | C$16 | - 51% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | E£ 10 (C$0.68) | C$2.31 | - 71% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | E£ 4.97 (C$0.35) | C$1.76 | - 80% | |
| Housing | - 73% | |||
| Housing in Cairo (Egypt) is 73% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | E£ 4,735 (C$333) | C$1,186 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | E£ 2,500 (C$176) | C$982 | - 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | E£ 163 (C$11) | C$117 | - 90% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | E£ 2,222 (C$156) | C$919 | - 83% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | E£ 1,031 (C$73) | C$695 | - 90% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | E£ 82 (C$5.75) | C$64 | - 91% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | E£ 381 (C$27) | C$39 | - 31% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | E£ 5,960 (C$420) | C$392 | + 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | E£ 2,270 (C$160) | C$111 | + 44% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | E£ 83 (C$5.87) | C$10 | - 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | E£ 31 (C$2.21) | C$26 | - 92% | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in Cairo (Egypt) is 24% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | E£ 567 (C$40) | C$61 | - 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | E£ 456 (C$32) | C$41 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | E£ 1,491 (C$105) | C$95 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | E£ 431 (C$30) | C$87 | - 65% | |
| Transportation | - 67% | |||
| Transportation in Cairo (Egypt) is 67% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | E£ 200,000 (C$14,078) | C$22,684 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | E£ 2.60 (C$0.18) | C$1.19 | - 85% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | E£ 90 (C$6) | C$47 | - 87% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | E£ 34 (C$2.43) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 66% | |||
| Personal Care in Cairo (Egypt) is 66% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | E£ 35 (C$2.46) | C$8 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | E£ 66 (C$4.61) | C$20 | - 77% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | E£ 237 (C$17) | C$85 | - 80% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | E£ 80 (C$5.61) | C$7 | - 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | E£ 35 (C$2.45) | C$3.90 | - 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | E£ 35 (C$2.44) | C$3.90 | - 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | E£ 15 (C$1.04) | C$3.21 | - 68% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | E£ 20 (C$1.43) | C$2.46 | - 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | E£ 49 (C$3.45) | C$19 | - 81% | |
| Entertainment | - 85% | |||
| Entertainment in Cairo (Egypt) is 85% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | E£ 250 (C$18) | C$43 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | E£ 70 (C$4.93) | C$27 | - 82% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | E£ 340 (C$24) | C$84 | - 71% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | E£ 183 (C$13) | C$93 | - 86% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | E£ 86 (C$6) | C$9 | - 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | E£ 16 (C$1.15) | C$5.44 | - 79% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | E£ 12 (C$0.84) | C$5.57 | - 85% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | E£ 3,351 (C$236) | C$141 | + 67% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | E£ 0.17 (C$0.01) | C$2.00 | - 99% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | E£ 314 (C$22) | C$34 | - 35% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | E£ 20 (C$1.41) | C$10 | - 86% | |
| TOTAL | - 74% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,631 prices entered by 299 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 20, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cairo (Egypt) is 74% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$4,000
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$1,023
(E£ 14,538)
in Cairo.
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