- Cost of Living
- Egypt
- India
- Cairo
- Agartala
- Comparison
Cost of living in Cairo, Egypt compared to Agartala, India
Currency:
| Food | - 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cairo (Egypt) is 48% cheaper than in Agartala (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | E£ 30 (₨110) | ₨213 | - 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | E£ 57 (₨209) | ₨200 | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | E£ 20 (₨73) | ₨373 | - 80% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | E£ 13 (₨49) | ₨50 | - 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | E£ 12 (₨46) | ₨64 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | E£ 3.38 (₨12) | ₨35 | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | E£ 14 (₨50) | ₨150 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | E£ 14 (₨51) | ₨119 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | E£ 7 (₨27) | ₨20 | + 38% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | E£ 11 (₨41) | ₨116 | - 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | E£ 110 (₨404) | ₨473 | - 14% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | E£ 10 (₨36) | ₨78 | - 54% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | E£ 4.97 (₨18) | ₨21 | - 11% | |
| Housing | - 13% | |||
| Housing in Cairo (Egypt) is 13% cheaper than in Agartala (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | E£ 4,735 (₨17,411) | ₨9,149 | + 90% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | E£ 2,500 (₨9,193) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | E£ 163 (₨601) | ₨2,000 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | E£ 2,222 (₨8,171) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | E£ 1,031 (₨3,792) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | E£ 82 (₨300) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | E£ 381 (₨1,400) | ₨3,923 | - 64% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | E£ 6,099 (₨22,425) | ₨35,000 | - 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | E£ 2,477 (₨9,109) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | E£ 81 (₨299) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | E£ 33 (₨121) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Cairo (Egypt) is 5% more expensive than in Agartala (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | E£ 567 (₨2,086) | ₨2,941 | - 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | E£ 456 (₨1,675) | ₨1,600 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | E£ 1,574 (₨5,788) | ₨3,502 | + 65% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | E£ 431 (₨1,583) | ₨1,500 | + 6% | |
| Transportation | - 76% | |||
| Transportation in Cairo (Egypt) is 76% cheaper than in Agartala (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | E£ 200,000 (₨735,403) | ₨600,000 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | E£ 2.60 (₨10) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | E£ 90 (₨331) | ₨8,000 | - 96% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | E£ 31 (₨112) | ₨184 | - 39% | |
| Personal Care | + 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Cairo (Egypt) is 5% more expensive than in Agartala (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | E£ 37 (₨137) | ₨100 | + 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | E£ 65 (₨241) | ₨150 | + 60% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | E£ 233 (₨855) | ₨300 | + 185% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | E£ 83 (₨307) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | E£ 37 (₨136) | ₨150 | - 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | E£ 37 (₨136) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | E£ 15 (₨55) | ₨120 | - 54% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | E£ 19 (₨72) | ₨50 | + 43% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | E£ 49 (₨182) | ₨100 | + 82% | |
| Entertainment | + 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Cairo (Egypt) is 5% more expensive than in Agartala (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | E£ 269 (₨988) | ₨1,000 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | E£ 70 (₨257) | ₨392 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | E£ 405 (₨1,491) | ₨500 | + 198% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | E£ 183 (₨671) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | E£ 90 (₨331) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | E£ 16 (₨60) | ₨89 | - 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | E£ 12 (₨44) | ₨78 | - 44% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | E£ 12,427 (₨45,695) | ₨40,000 | + 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | E£ 0.17 (₨0.63) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | E£ 314 (₨1,154) | ₨608 | + 90% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | E£ 20 (₨74) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | - 43% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,974 prices entered by 314 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 24, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cairo (Egypt) is 43% cheaper than in Agartala (India)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
₨27,000
in Agartala
you would need to make just about ₨15,351
(E£ 4,175)
in Cairo.
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