Cost of living in Cairo, Egypt vs Abbotsford, Canada
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Food | - 52% | |||
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Food in Cairo (Egypt) is 52% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | E£ 114 (C$9) | C$20 | - 54% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | E£ 76 (C$6) | C$10 | - 39% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | E£ 45 (C$3.68) | C$5.78 | - 36% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | E£ 17 (C$1.40) | C$1.98 | - 30% | |
12 eggs, large | E£ 20 (C$1.65) | C$4.18 | - 61% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | E£ 6 (C$0.52) | C$3.04 | - 83% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | E£ 36 (C$2.96) | C$10 | - 70% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | E£ 25 (C$1.99) | C$4.24 | - 53% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | E£ 8 (C$0.63) | C$3.76 | - 83% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | E£ 31 (C$2.48) | C$3.41 | - 27% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | E£ 173 (C$14) | C$19 | - 27% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | E£ 15 (C$1.25) | C$2.48 | - 49% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | E£ 7 (C$0.57) | C$1.93 | - 70% | |
Housing | - 61% | |||
Housing in Cairo (Egypt) is 61% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | E£ 11,496 (C$933) | C$2,136 | - 56% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | E£ 5,899 (C$479) | C$1,241 | - 61% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | E£ 771 (C$63) | C$133 | - 53% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | E£ 5,676 (C$461) | C$1,120 | - 59% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | E£ 3,439 (C$279) | C$806 | - 65% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | E£ 538 (C$44) | C$66 | - 34% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | E£ 153 (C$12) | C$54 | - 77% | |
40” flat screen tv | E£ 4,572 (C$371) | C$311 | + 19% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | E£ 2,055 (C$167) | C$97 | + 72% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | E£ 89 (C$7) | C$10 | - 28% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | E£ 44 (C$3.56) | C$25 | - 86% | |
Clothes | + 61% | |||
Clothes in Cairo (Egypt) is 61% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | E£ 1,035 (C$84) | C$60 | + 39% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | E£ 854 (C$69) | C$39 | + 77% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | E£ 2,364 (C$192) | C$98 | + 96% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | E£ 1,493 (C$121) | C$117 | + 3% | |
Transportation | - 39% | |||
Transportation in Cairo (Egypt) is 39% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | E£ 395,503 (C$32,088) | C$22,935 | + 40% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | E£ 8 (C$0.65) | C$1.39 | - 54% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | E£ 270 (C$22) | C$67 | - 67% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | E£ 50 (C$4.04) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 47% | |||
Personal Care in Cairo (Egypt) is 47% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | E£ 45 (C$3.64) | C$8 | - 56% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | E£ 66 (C$5.35) | C$22 | - 75% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | E£ 277 (C$22) | C$77 | - 71% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | E£ 82 (C$7) | C$6 | + 3% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | E£ 45 (C$3.68) | C$3.85 | - 4% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | E£ 42 (C$3.40) | C$4.28 | - 21% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | E£ 25 (C$1.99) | C$3.11 | - 36% | |
Tube of toothpaste | E£ 26 (C$2.09) | C$2.46 | - 15% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | E£ 97 (C$8) | C$20 | - 61% | |
Entertainment | - 45% | |||
Entertainment in Cairo (Egypt) is 45% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | E£ 458 (C$37) | C$52 | - 29% | |
2 tickets to the movies | E£ 180 (C$15) | C$26 | - 44% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | E£ 939 (C$76) | C$117 | - 35% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | E£ 519 (C$42) | C$96 | - 56% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | E£ 114 (C$9) | C$9 | - 1% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | E£ 38 (C$3.10) | C$5.42 | - 43% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | E£ 55 (C$4.47) | C$7 | - 33% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | E£ 9,792 (C$794) | C$647 | + 23% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | E£ 1.71 (C$0.14) | C$0.83 | - 83% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | E£ 498 (C$40) | C$35 | + 14% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | E£ 42 (C$3.44) | C$11 | - 69% | |
TOTAL | - 46% |

These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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Cost of living in Cairo (Egypt) is 46% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$6,700 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$3,597 (E£ 44,340) in Cairo.
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