- Cost of Living
- Egypt
- India
- Cairo
- Agartala
- Comparison
Cost of living in Cairo, Egypt compared to Agartala, India
Currency:
| Food | - 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cairo (Egypt) is 36% cheaper than in Agartala (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | E£ 30 (₨122) | ₨213 | - 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | E£ 70 (₨284) | ₨250 | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | E£ 20 (₨80) | ₨155 | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | E£ 14 (₨57) | ₨68 | - 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | E£ 12 (₨50) | ₨67 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | E£ 3.38 (₨14) | ₨45 | - 70% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | E£ 14 (₨56) | ₨197 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | E£ 14 (₨56) | ₨103 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | E£ 7 (₨30) | ₨20 | + 51% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | E£ 11 (₨45) | ₨115 | - 61% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | E£ 110 (₨446) | ₨473 | - 6% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | E£ 12 (₨51) | ₨110 | - 54% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | E£ 4.97 (₨20) | ₨33 | - 40% | |
| 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 (₨19,199) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | E£ 2,500 (₨10,137) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | E£ 163 (₨662) | ₨2,000 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | E£ 2,222 (₨9,010) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | E£ 1,031 (₨4,181) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | E£ 82 (₨331) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | E£ 381 (₨1,544) | ₨3,923 | - 61% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | E£ 6,338 (₨25,697) | ₨35,000 | - 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | E£ 3,117 (₨12,638) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | E£ 98 (₨399) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | E£ 85 (₨343) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 20% | |||
| Clothes in Cairo (Egypt) is 20% more expensive than in Agartala (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | E£ 567 (₨2,300) | ₨2,941 | - 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | E£ 456 (₨1,847) | ₨1,600 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | E£ 1,907 (₨7,732) | ₨3,502 | + 121% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | E£ 431 (₨1,746) | ₨1,500 | + 16% | |
| 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 (₨810,937) | ₨600,000 | + 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | E£ 2.60 (₨11) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | E£ 90 (₨365) | ₨6,000 | - 94% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | E£ 52 (₨210) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Cairo (Egypt) is 37% more expensive than in Agartala (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | E£ 38 (₨153) | ₨100 | + 53% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | E£ 80 (₨326) | ₨150 | + 117% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | E£ 306 (₨1,242) | ₨300 | + 314% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | E£ 56 (₨226) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | E£ 55 (₨224) | ₨150 | + 49% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | E£ 50 (₨201) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | E£ 21 (₨85) | ₨120 | - 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | E£ 19 (₨78) | ₨50 | + 57% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | E£ 67 (₨272) | ₨100 | + 172% | |
| Entertainment | + 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Cairo (Egypt) is 13% more expensive than in Agartala (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | E£ 357 (₨1,449) | ₨1,000 | + 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | E£ 70 (₨284) | ₨392 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | E£ 717 (₨2,906) | ₨500 | + 481% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | E£ 183 (₨740) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | E£ 100 (₨406) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | E£ 16 (₨66) | ₨89 | - 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | E£ 12 (₨49) | ₨78 | - 38% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | E£ 10,194 (₨41,332) | ₨40,000 | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | E£ 0.17 (₨0.69) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | E£ 314 (₨1,272) | ₨608 | + 109% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | E£ 20 (₨81) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | - 29% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,625 prices entered by 279 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
4.055
INR
/
EGP
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Cost of living in Cairo (Egypt) is 29% cheaper than in Agartala (India)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
₨62,000
in Agartala
you would need to make just about ₨43,972
(E£ 10,845)
in Cairo.
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