Cost of living in Cairo, Egypt vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 47% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cairo (Egypt) is 47% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | E£ 147 (C$12) | C$20 | - 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | E£ 74 (C$6) | C$10 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | E£ 47 (C$3.99) | C$5.84 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | E£ 16 (C$1.38) | C$1.98 | - 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | E£ 21 (C$1.83) | C$4.48 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | E£ 9 (C$0.74) | C$3.04 | - 75% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | E£ 50 (C$4.25) | C$10 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | E£ 24 (C$2.05) | C$4.24 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | E£ 8 (C$0.71) | C$3.76 | - 81% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | E£ 27 (C$2.31) | C$3.41 | - 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | E£ 178 (C$15) | C$19 | - 21% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | E£ 14 (C$1.15) | C$2.48 | - 53% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | E£ 7 (C$0.63) | C$1.93 | - 68% | |
| Housing | - 58% | |||
| Housing in Cairo (Egypt) is 58% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | E£ 10,103 (C$860) | C$2,136 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | E£ 5,107 (C$435) | C$1,241 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | E£ 833 (C$71) | C$133 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | E£ 6,240 (C$531) | C$1,120 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | E£ 3,380 (C$288) | C$806 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | E£ 719 (C$61) | C$66 | - 8% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | E£ 193 (C$16) | C$54 | - 70% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | E£ 5,042 (C$429) | C$311 | + 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | E£ 2,272 (C$193) | C$97 | + 100% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | E£ 99 (C$8) | C$10 | - 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | E£ 53 (C$4.52) | C$25 | - 82% | |
| Clothes | + 83% | |||
| Clothes in Cairo (Egypt) is 83% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | E£ 1,025 (C$87) | C$60 | + 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | E£ 949 (C$81) | C$39 | + 106% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | E£ 2,369 (C$202) | C$98 | + 106% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | E£ 1,644 (C$140) | C$117 | + 19% | |
| Transportation | - 27% | |||
| Transportation in Cairo (Egypt) is 27% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | E£ 408,906 (C$34,796) | C$22,935 | + 52% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | E£ 8 (C$0.66) | C$1.42 | - 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | E£ 367 (C$31) | C$67 | - 53% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | E£ 61 (C$5.20) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Cairo (Egypt) is 42% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | E£ 45 (C$3.79) | C$8 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | E£ 72 (C$6) | C$22 | - 72% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | E£ 278 (C$24) | C$77 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | E£ 51 (C$4.32) | C$6 | - 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | E£ 46 (C$3.93) | C$3.85 | + 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | E£ 45 (C$3.86) | C$4.28 | - 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | E£ 29 (C$2.44) | C$3.11 | - 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | E£ 22 (C$1.87) | C$2.46 | - 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | E£ 70 (C$5.94) | C$20 | - 70% | |
| Entertainment | - 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Cairo (Egypt) is 41% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | E£ 527 (C$45) | C$52 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | E£ 181 (C$15) | C$26 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | E£ 1,013 (C$86) | C$117 | - 27% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | E£ 683 (C$58) | C$96 | - 39% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | E£ 102 (C$9) | C$9 | - 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | E£ 41 (C$3.49) | C$5.42 | - 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | E£ 53 (C$4.48) | C$7 | - 32% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | E£ 10,055 (C$856) | C$647 | + 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | E£ 1.36 (C$0.12) | C$0.83 | - 86% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | E£ 526 (C$45) | C$35 | + 26% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | E£ 40 (C$3.40) | C$11 | - 69% | |
| TOTAL | - 40% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,367 prices entered by 140 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 20, 2020.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$6,800 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$4,052 (E£ 47,620) in Cairo.
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