- Cost of Living
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Cost of living in Cairo, Egypt compared to Agartala, India
Currency:
Food | - 41% | |||
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Food in Cairo (Egypt) is 41% cheaper than in Agartala (India) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | E£ 30 (₨114) | ₨213 | - 46% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | E£ 65 (₨249) | ₨250 | - 1% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | E£ 20 (₨75) | ₨155 | - 51% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | E£ 14 (₨53) | ₨68 | - 23% | |
12 eggs, large | E£ 12 (₨47) | ₨67 | - 30% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | E£ 3.38 (₨13) | ₨45 | - 71% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | E£ 14 (₨52) | ₨197 | - 74% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | E£ 14 (₨52) | ₨103 | - 49% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | E£ 7 (₨28) | ₨20 | + 42% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | E£ 11 (₨43) | ₨115 | - 63% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | E£ 110 (₨418) | ₨473 | - 12% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | E£ 12 (₨44) | ₨110 | - 60% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | E£ 4.97 (₨19) | ₨33 | - 43% | |
Housing | - 15% | |||
Housing in Cairo (Egypt) is 15% cheaper than in Agartala (India) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | E£ 4,735 (₨18,003) | ₨9,193 | + 96% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | E£ 2,500 (₨9,505) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | E£ 163 (₨621) | ₨2,000 | - 69% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | E£ 2,222 (₨8,449) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | E£ 1,031 (₨3,921) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | E£ 82 (₨310) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | E£ 381 (₨1,448) | ₨3,923 | - 63% | |
40” flat screen TV | E£ 6,645 (₨25,265) | ₨35,000 | - 28% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | E£ 2,747 (₨10,445) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | E£ 85 (₨322) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | E£ 92 (₨351) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 12% | |||
Clothes in Cairo (Egypt) is 12% more expensive than in Agartala (India) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | E£ 567 (₨2,157) | ₨2,941 | - 27% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | E£ 456 (₨1,732) | ₨1,600 | + 8% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | E£ 1,826 (₨6,942) | ₨3,502 | + 98% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | E£ 431 (₨1,637) | ₨1,500 | + 9% | |
Transportation | - 65% | |||
Transportation in Cairo (Egypt) is 65% cheaper than in Agartala (India) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | E£ 200,000 (₨760,416) | ₨600,000 | + 27% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | E£ 2.60 (₨10) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | E£ 90 (₨342) | ₨6,000 | - 94% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | E£ 65 (₨245) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 27% | |||
Personal Care in Cairo (Egypt) is 27% more expensive than in Agartala (India) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | E£ 41 (₨155) | ₨100 | + 55% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | E£ 78 (₨298) | ₨150 | + 98% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | E£ 267 (₨1,016) | ₨300 | + 239% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | E£ 66 (₨250) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | E£ 49 (₨185) | ₨150 | + 24% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | E£ 46 (₨175) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | E£ 21 (₨80) | ₨120 | - 33% | |
Tube of toothpaste | E£ 21 (₨79) | ₨50 | + 57% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | E£ 57 (₨216) | ₨100 | + 116% | |
Entertainment | + 11% | |||
Entertainment in Cairo (Egypt) is 11% more expensive than in Agartala (India) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | E£ 337 (₨1,283) | ₨1,000 | + 28% | |
2 tickets to the movies | E£ 70 (₨266) | ₨392 | - 32% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | E£ 671 (₨2,551) | ₨500 | + 410% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | E£ 183 (₨694) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | E£ 110 (₨419) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | E£ 16 (₨62) | ₨89 | - 31% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | E£ 12 (₨46) | ₨78 | - 42% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | E£ 11,877 (₨45,155) | ₨40,000 | + 13% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | E£ 0.17 (₨0.65) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | E£ 314 (₨1,193) | ₨608 | + 96% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | E£ 20 (₨76) | - | - | |
TOTAL | - 33% |

These prices were last updated on April 26, 2018.
Exchange rate:
3.802
INR
/
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Cost of living in Cairo (Egypt) is 33% cheaper than in Agartala (India)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
₨28,000
in Agartala
you would need to make just about ₨18,865
(E£ 4,962)
in Cairo.
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