- Cost of Living
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- Agartala
- Comparison
Cost of living in Cairo, Egypt vs Agartala, India
Currency:
| Food | + 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cairo (Egypt) is 12% more expensive than in Agartala (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | E£ 149 (₨594) | ₨320 | + 86% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | E£ 68 (₨273) | ₨283 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | E£ 39 (₨155) | ₨135 | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | E£ 14 (₨58) | ₨67 | - 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | E£ 22 (₨88) | ₨70 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | E£ 10 (₨41) | ₨40 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | E£ 35 (₨138) | ₨198 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | E£ 25 (₨99) | ₨102 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | E£ 7 (₨28) | ₨21 | + 32% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | E£ 22 (₨87) | ₨108 | - 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | E£ 161 (₨643) | ₨473 | + 36% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | E£ 13 (₨50) | ₨83 | - 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | E£ 5.70 (₨23) | ₨33 | - 30% | |
| Housing | - 10% | |||
| Housing in Cairo (Egypt) is 10% cheaper than in Agartala (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | E£ 8,457 (₨33,794) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | E£ 5,330 (₨21,299) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | E£ 896 (₨3,582) | ₨2,000 | + 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | E£ 6,370 (₨25,456) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | E£ 3,719 (₨14,861) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | E£ 582 (₨2,326) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | E£ 224 (₨895) | ₨2,897 | - 69% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | E£ 6,337 (₨25,323) | ₨35,000 | - 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | E£ 3,011 (₨12,031) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | E£ 101 (₨405) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | E£ 91 (₨364) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 99% | |||
| Clothes in Cairo (Egypt) is 99% more expensive than in Agartala (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | E£ 981 (₨3,921) | ₨2,325 | + 69% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | E£ 792 (₨3,166) | ₨1,600 | + 98% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | E£ 1,850 (₨7,393) | ₨3,502 | + 111% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | E£ 1,172 (₨4,685) | ₨1,500 | + 212% | |
| Transportation | - 37% | |||
| Transportation in Cairo (Egypt) is 37% cheaper than in Agartala (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | E£ 462,290 (₨1,847,380) | ₨600,000 | + 208% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | E£ 6 (₨25) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | E£ 386 (₨1,543) | ₨6,000 | - 74% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | E£ 53 (₨212) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Cairo (Egypt) is 36% more expensive than in Agartala (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | E£ 34 (₨137) | ₨100 | + 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | E£ 78 (₨310) | ₨150 | + 107% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | E£ 345 (₨1,379) | ₨300 | + 360% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | E£ 65 (₨258) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | E£ 52 (₨208) | ₨150 | + 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | E£ 53 (₨210) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | E£ 25 (₨101) | ₨120 | - 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | E£ 20 (₨79) | ₨50 | + 59% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | E£ 72 (₨288) | ₨100 | + 188% | |
| Entertainment | + 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Cairo (Egypt) is 33% more expensive than in Agartala (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | E£ 342 (₨1,366) | ₨1,000 | + 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | E£ 135 (₨540) | ₨392 | + 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | E£ 728 (₨2,908) | ₨500 | + 482% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | E£ 553 (₨2,210) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | E£ 102 (₨408) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | E£ 44 (₨175) | ₨89 | + 96% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | E£ 42 (₨170) | ₨78 | + 117% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | E£ 9,657 (₨38,593) | ₨40,000 | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | E£ 4.70 (₨19) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | E£ 846 (₨3,381) | ₨608 | + 456% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | E£ 37 (₨150) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | - 8% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,284 prices entered by 256 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
3.996
INR
/
EGP
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Cost of living in Cairo (Egypt) is 8% cheaper than in Agartala (India)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
₨111,000
in Agartala
you would need to make just about ₨101,616
(E£ 25,429)
in Cairo.
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