- Cost of Living
- Egypt
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- Hurghada
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Cost of living in Hurghada, Egypt compared to Adelaide, Australia
Currency:
Food | - 67% | |||
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Food in Hurghada (Egypt) is 67% cheaper than in Adelaide (Australia) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | E£ 60 (AU$4.50) | AU$17 | - 74% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | E£ 55 (AU$4.13) | AU$10 | - 59% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | E£ 40 (AU$3.00) | AU$5.18 | - 42% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | E£ 12 (AU$0.90) | AU$1.56 | - 43% | |
12 eggs, large | E£ 17 (AU$1.26) | AU$4.38 | - 71% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | E£ 23 (AU$1.73) | AU$5.29 | - 67% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | E£ 59 (AU$4.45) | AU$4.77 | - 7% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | E£ 31 (AU$2.30) | AU$4.26 | - 46% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | E£ 13 (AU$0.97) | AU$5.56 | - 83% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | E£ 12 (AU$0.90) | AU$5.58 | - 84% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | E£ 65 (AU$4.88) | AU$15 | - 67% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | E£ 16 (AU$1.18) | AU$3.71 | - 68% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | E£ 16 (AU$1.18) | AU$3.01 | - 61% | |
Housing | - 27% | |||
Housing in Hurghada (Egypt) is 27% cheaper than in Adelaide (Australia) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | - | AU$2,563 | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | AU$1,656 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | E£ 1,334 (AU$100) | AU$264 | - 62% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | AU$1,421 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | AU$1,042 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | E£ 727 (AU$55) | AU$132 | - 59% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | E£ 331 (AU$25) | AU$67 | - 63% | |
40” flat screen TV | E£ 3,535 (AU$265) | AU$1,162 | - 77% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | E£ 1,567 (AU$118) | AU$238 | - 51% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | E£ 45 (AU$3.38) | AU$16 | - 79% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | E£ 150 (AU$11) | AU$27 | - 59% | |
Clothes | - 68% | |||
Clothes in Hurghada (Egypt) is 68% cheaper than in Adelaide (Australia) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | E£ 350 (AU$26) | AU$104 | - 75% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | E£ 314 (AU$24) | AU$77 | - 69% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | E£ 1,200 (AU$90) | AU$150 | - 40% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | E£ 250 (AU$19) | AU$132 | - 86% | |
Transportation | + 1% | |||
Transportation in Hurghada (Egypt) is 1% more expensive than in Adelaide (Australia) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | E£ 288,000 (AU$21,624) | AU$25,495 | - 15% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | E£ 3.96 (AU$0.30) | AU$1.54 | - 81% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | E£ 2,082 (AU$156) | AU$128 | + 22% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | E£ 147 (AU$11) | AU$21 | - 47% | |
Personal Care | - 35% | |||
Personal Care in Hurghada (Egypt) is 35% cheaper than in Adelaide (Australia) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | E£ 59 (AU$4.43) | AU$9 | - 51% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | E£ 268 (AU$20) | AU$16 | + 24% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | E£ 564 (AU$42) | AU$49 | - 13% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | E£ 35 (AU$2.63) | AU$7 | - 64% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | E£ 26 (AU$1.94) | AU$5.30 | - 63% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | E£ 29 (AU$2.20) | AU$6 | - 65% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | E£ 39 (AU$2.89) | AU$2.94 | - 2% | |
Tube of toothpaste | E£ 23 (AU$1.73) | AU$4.25 | - 59% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | E£ 65 (AU$4.88) | AU$27 | - 82% | |
Entertainment | - 57% | |||
Entertainment in Hurghada (Egypt) is 57% cheaper than in Adelaide (Australia) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | E£ 190 (AU$14) | AU$50 | - 71% | |
2 tickets to the movies | E£ 73 (AU$5.44) | AU$36 | - 85% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | E£ 367 (AU$28) | AU$195 | - 86% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | E£ 283 (AU$21) | AU$70 | - 70% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | E£ 285 (AU$21) | AU$18 | + 20% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | E£ 19 (AU$1.39) | AU$3.74 | - 63% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | E£ 22 (AU$1.68) | AU$6 | - 73% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | AU$552 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | E£ 5.00 (AU$0.38) | AU$1.02 | - 63% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | E£ 378 (AU$28) | AU$69 | - 59% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | E£ 129 (AU$10) | AU$20 | - 51% | |
TOTAL | - 36% |

These prices were last updated on April 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.07508
AUD
/
EGP
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Cost of living in Hurghada (Egypt) is 36% cheaper than in Adelaide (Australia)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
AU$8,400
in Adelaide
you would need to make just about AU$5,376
(E£ 71,604)
in Hurghada.
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