- Cost of Living
- Egypt
- India
- Cairo
- Aizawl
- Comparison
Cost of living in Cairo, Egypt compared to Aizawl, India
Currency:
| Food | - 55% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cairo (Egypt) is 55% cheaper than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | E£ 30 (₨115) | ₨150 | - 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | E£ 67 (₨255) | ₨300 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | E£ 20 (₨76) | ₨225 | - 66% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | E£ 14 (₨54) | ₨99 | - 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | E£ 12 (₨47) | ₨79 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | E£ 3.38 (₨13) | ₨30 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | E£ 14 (₨52) | ₨300 | - 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | E£ 14 (₨53) | ₨162 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | E£ 7 (₨29) | ₨80 | - 64% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | E£ 11 (₨43) | ₨100 | - 57% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | E£ 110 (₨420) | ₨850 | - 51% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | E£ 12 (₨47) | ₨80 | - 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | E£ 4.97 (₨19) | ₨100 | - 81% | |
| Housing | - 32% | |||
| Housing in Cairo (Egypt) is 32% cheaper than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | E£ 4,735 (₨18,097) | ₨20,330 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | E£ 2,500 (₨9,555) | ₨7,000 | + 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | E£ 163 (₨624) | ₨5,041 | - 88% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | E£ 2,222 (₨8,493) | ₨10,500 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | E£ 1,031 (₨3,941) | ₨10,000 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | E£ 82 (₨312) | ₨8,000 | - 96% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | E£ 381 (₨1,455) | ₨1,000 | + 46% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | E£ 6,066 (₨23,185) | ₨100,000 | - 77% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | E£ 2,843 (₨10,867) | ₨25,000 | - 57% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | E£ 86 (₨330) | ₨300 | + 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | E£ 92 (₨352) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 40% | |||
| Clothes in Cairo (Egypt) is 40% cheaper than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | E£ 567 (₨2,168) | ₨2,500 | - 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | E£ 456 (₨1,741) | ₨4,000 | - 56% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | E£ 2,006 (₨7,667) | ₨4,000 | + 92% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | E£ 431 (₨1,646) | ₨3,000 | - 45% | |
| Transportation | - 27% | |||
| Transportation in Cairo (Egypt) is 27% cheaper than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | E£ 200,000 (₨764,382) | ₨570,000 | + 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | E£ 2.60 (₨10) | ₨66 | - 85% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | E£ 90 (₨344) | ₨500 | - 31% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | E£ 49 (₨189) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Cairo (Egypt) is 11% cheaper than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | E£ 43 (₨165) | ₨80 | + 107% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | E£ 85 (₨326) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | E£ 250 (₨957) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | E£ 61 (₨232) | ₨50 | + 365% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | E£ 53 (₨203) | ₨100 | + 103% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | E£ 48 (₨184) | ₨100 | + 84% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | E£ 19 (₨74) | ₨300 | - 75% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | E£ 20 (₨76) | ₨100 | - 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | E£ 64 (₨246) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | - 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Cairo (Egypt) is 30% cheaper than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | E£ 321 (₨1,226) | ₨1,000 | + 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | E£ 70 (₨268) | ₨400 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | E£ 772 (₨2,951) | ₨2,000 | + 48% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | E£ 183 (₨697) | ₨5,000 | - 86% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | E£ 110 (₨419) | ₨800 | - 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | E£ 16 (₨62) | ₨80 | - 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | E£ 12 (₨46) | ₨100 | - 54% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | E£ 11,624 (₨44,424) | ₨30,000 | + 48% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | E£ 0.17 (₨0.65) | ₨1.50 | - 57% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | E£ 314 (₨1,199) | ₨1,500 | - 20% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | E£ 20 (₨76) | ₨200 | - 62% | |
| TOTAL | - 36% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 2,608 prices entered by 301 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cairo (Egypt) is 36% cheaper than in Aizawl (India)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
₨57,000
in Aizawl
you would need to make just about ₨36,671
(E£ 9,595)
in Cairo.
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