- 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$2.18) | C$15 | - 86% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | E£ 65 (C$4.75) | C$9 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | E£ 20 (C$1.44) | C$5.69 | - 75% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | E£ 14 (C$1.01) | C$2.17 | - 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | E£ 12 (C$0.90) | C$4.84 | - 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | E£ 3.38 (C$0.25) | C$2.90 | - 92% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | E£ 14 (C$1.00) | C$10 | - 90% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | E£ 14 (C$1.00) | C$4.00 | - 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | E£ 7 (C$0.54) | C$3.31 | - 84% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | E£ 11 (C$0.81) | C$3.07 | - 74% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | E£ 110 (C$8) | C$16 | - 49% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | E£ 12 (C$0.84) | C$2.51 | - 67% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | E£ 4.97 (C$0.36) | C$2.07 | - 83% | |
| Housing | - 71% | |||
| Housing in Cairo (Egypt) is 71% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | E£ 4,735 (C$344) | C$1,576 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | E£ 2,500 (C$182) | C$1,122 | - 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | E£ 163 (C$12) | C$109 | - 89% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | E£ 2,222 (C$162) | C$1,019 | - 84% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | E£ 1,031 (C$75) | C$774 | - 90% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | E£ 82 (C$5.94) | C$66 | - 91% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | E£ 381 (C$28) | C$40 | - 31% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | E£ 6,645 (C$483) | C$377 | + 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | E£ 2,747 (C$200) | C$98 | + 103% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | E£ 85 (C$6) | C$9 | - 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | E£ 92 (C$7) | C$23 | - 71% | |
| Clothes | - 17% | |||
| Clothes in Cairo (Egypt) is 17% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | E£ 567 (C$41) | C$59 | - 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | E£ 456 (C$33) | C$40 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | E£ 1,826 (C$133) | C$93 | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | E£ 431 (C$31) | C$92 | - 66% | |
| Transportation | - 77% | |||
| Transportation in Cairo (Egypt) is 77% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | E£ 200,000 (C$14,537) | C$22,749 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | E£ 2.60 (C$0.19) | C$1.27 | - 85% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | E£ 90 (C$7) | C$65 | - 90% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | E£ 65 (C$4.69) | C$31 | - 85% | |
| Personal Care | - 60% | |||
| Personal Care in Cairo (Egypt) is 60% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | E£ 41 (C$2.97) | C$8 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | E£ 78 (C$5.69) | C$20 | - 72% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | E£ 267 (C$19) | C$96 | - 80% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | E£ 66 (C$4.77) | C$6 | - 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | E£ 49 (C$3.55) | C$3.72 | - 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | E£ 46 (C$3.35) | C$2.83 | + 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | E£ 21 (C$1.53) | C$3.09 | - 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | E£ 21 (C$1.50) | C$2.46 | - 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | E£ 57 (C$4.14) | C$19 | - 79% | |
| Entertainment | - 66% | |||
| Entertainment in Cairo (Egypt) is 66% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | E£ 337 (C$25) | C$46 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | E£ 70 (C$5.09) | C$26 | - 81% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | E£ 671 (C$49) | C$101 | - 52% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | E£ 183 (C$13) | C$87 | - 85% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | E£ 110 (C$8) | C$9 | - 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | E£ 16 (C$1.19) | C$5.53 | - 79% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | E£ 12 (C$0.87) | C$5.67 | - 85% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | E£ 11,877 (C$863) | C$549 | + 57% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | E£ 0.17 (C$0.01) | C$1.04 | - 99% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | E£ 314 (C$23) | C$35 | - 35% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | E£ 20 (C$1.45) | C$10 | - 86% | |
| TOTAL | - 70% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 2,630 prices entered by 309 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cairo (Egypt) is 70% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$4,800
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$1,437
(E£ 19,775)
in Cairo.
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