- Cost of Living
- Egypt
- Mexico
- Cairo
- Aguascalientes
- Comparison
Cost of living in Cairo, Egypt compared to Aguascalientes, Mexico
Currency:
Food | - 51% | |||
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Food in Cairo (Egypt) is 51% cheaper than in Aguascalientes (Mexico) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | E£ 30 (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 87 | - 63% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | E£ 65 (Mex$ 70) | Mex$ 78 | - 10% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | E£ 20 (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 70 | - 70% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | E£ 14 (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 20 | - 25% | |
12 eggs, large | E£ 12 (Mex$ 13) | Mex$ 31 | - 58% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | E£ 3.38 (Mex$ 3.62) | Mex$ 16 | - 77% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | E£ 14 (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 61 | - 76% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | E£ 14 (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 29 | - 50% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | E£ 7 (Mex$ 8) | Mex$ 18 | - 56% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | E£ 11 (Mex$ 12) | Mex$ 17 | - 30% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | E£ 110 (Mex$ 118) | Mex$ 171 | - 31% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | E£ 12 (Mex$ 12) | Mex$ 23 | - 47% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | E£ 4.97 (Mex$ 5.32) | Mex$ 14 | - 62% | |
Housing | - 33% | |||
Housing in Cairo (Egypt) is 33% cheaper than in Aguascalientes (Mexico) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | E£ 4,735 (Mex$ 5,069) | Mex$ 8,162 | - 38% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | E£ 2,500 (Mex$ 2,676) | Mex$ 4,946 | - 46% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | E£ 163 (Mex$ 175) | Mex$ 988 | - 82% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | E£ 2,222 (Mex$ 2,379) | Mex$ 7,676 | - 69% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | E£ 1,031 (Mex$ 1,104) | Mex$ 4,352 | - 75% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | E£ 82 (Mex$ 87) | Mex$ 798 | - 89% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | E£ 381 (Mex$ 408) | Mex$ 392 | + 4% | |
40” flat screen TV | E£ 6,645 (Mex$ 7,113) | Mex$ 7,700 | - 8% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | E£ 2,747 (Mex$ 2,941) | Mex$ 1,583 | + 86% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | E£ 85 (Mex$ 91) | Mex$ 93 | - 3% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | E£ 92 (Mex$ 99) | Mex$ 28 | + 257% | |
Clothes | - 27% | |||
Clothes in Cairo (Egypt) is 27% cheaper than in Aguascalientes (Mexico) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | E£ 567 (Mex$ 607) | Mex$ 653 | - 7% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | E£ 456 (Mex$ 488) | Mex$ 831 | - 41% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | E£ 1,826 (Mex$ 1,954) | Mex$ 1,099 | + 78% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | E£ 431 (Mex$ 461) | Mex$ 1,060 | - 57% | |
Transportation | - 56% | |||
Transportation in Cairo (Egypt) is 56% cheaper than in Aguascalientes (Mexico) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | E£ 200,000 (Mex$ 214,096) | Mex$ 280,660 | - 24% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | E£ 2.60 (Mex$ 2.78) | Mex$ 17 | - 83% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | E£ 90 (Mex$ 96) | Mex$ 371 | - 74% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | E£ 65 (Mex$ 69) | Mex$ 79 | - 13% | |
Personal Care | - 12% | |||
Personal Care in Cairo (Egypt) is 12% cheaper than in Aguascalientes (Mexico) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | E£ 41 (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 63 | - 31% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | E£ 78 (Mex$ 84) | Mex$ 135 | - 38% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | E£ 267 (Mex$ 286) | Mex$ 399 | - 28% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | E£ 66 (Mex$ 70) | Mex$ 65 | + 9% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | E£ 49 (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 43 | + 22% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | E£ 46 (Mex$ 49) | Mex$ 46 | + 7% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | E£ 21 (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 25 | - 11% | |
Tube of toothpaste | E£ 21 (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 22 | - 1% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | E£ 57 (Mex$ 61) | Mex$ 73 | - 17% | |
Entertainment | - 17% | |||
Entertainment in Cairo (Egypt) is 17% cheaper than in Aguascalientes (Mexico) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | E£ 337 (Mex$ 361) | Mex$ 337 | + 7% | |
2 tickets to the movies | E£ 70 (Mex$ 75) | Mex$ 126 | - 40% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | E£ 671 (Mex$ 718) | Mex$ 343 | + 109% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | E£ 183 (Mex$ 195) | Mex$ 518 | - 62% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | E£ 110 (Mex$ 118) | Mex$ 68 | + 74% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | E£ 16 (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 43 | - 59% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | E£ 12 (Mex$ 13) | Mex$ 30 | - 57% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | E£ 11,877 (Mex$ 12,714) | Mex$ 9,705 | + 31% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | E£ 0.17 (Mex$ 0.18) | Mex$ 1.27 | - 86% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | E£ 314 (Mex$ 336) | Mex$ 506 | - 34% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | E£ 20 (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 48 | - 55% | |
TOTAL | - 38% |

These prices were last updated on April 26, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cairo (Egypt) is 38% cheaper than in Aguascalientes (Mexico)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
Mex$ 25,000
in Aguascalientes
you would need to make just about Mex$ 15,399
(E£ 14,386)
in Cairo.
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