- Cost of Living
- Egypt
- India
- Cairo
- Aizawl
- Comparison
Cost of living in Cairo, Egypt compared to Aizawl, India
Currency:
| Food | - 57% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cairo (Egypt) is 57% cheaper than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | E£ 30 (₨113) | ₨150 | - 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | E£ 65 (₨245) | ₨300 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | E£ 20 (₨74) | ₨225 | - 67% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | E£ 14 (₨52) | ₨99 | - 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | E£ 12 (₨46) | ₨79 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | E£ 3.38 (₨13) | ₨30 | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | E£ 14 (₨51) | ₨300 | - 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | E£ 14 (₨52) | ₨162 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | E£ 7 (₨28) | ₨80 | - 65% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | E£ 11 (₨42) | ₨100 | - 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | E£ 110 (₨413) | ₨850 | - 51% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | E£ 11 (₨42) | ₨80 | - 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | E£ 4.97 (₨19) | ₨100 | - 81% | |
| Housing | - 26% | |||
| Housing in Cairo (Egypt) is 26% cheaper than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | E£ 4,735 (₨17,760) | ₨10,165 | + 75% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | E£ 2,500 (₨9,377) | ₨7,000 | + 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | E£ 163 (₨613) | ₨5,041 | - 88% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | E£ 2,222 (₨8,335) | ₨10,500 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | E£ 1,031 (₨3,868) | ₨10,000 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | E£ 82 (₨306) | ₨8,000 | - 96% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | E£ 381 (₨1,428) | ₨1,000 | + 43% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | E£ 6,645 (₨24,925) | ₨100,000 | - 75% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | E£ 2,747 (₨10,304) | ₨25,000 | - 59% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | E£ 85 (₨317) | ₨300 | + 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | E£ 92 (₨346) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 42% | |||
| Clothes in Cairo (Egypt) is 42% cheaper than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | E£ 567 (₨2,127) | ₨2,500 | - 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | E£ 456 (₨1,709) | ₨4,000 | - 57% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | E£ 1,826 (₨6,848) | ₨4,000 | + 71% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | E£ 431 (₨1,615) | ₨3,000 | - 46% | |
| 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 (₨750,176) | ₨570,000 | + 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | E£ 2.60 (₨10) | ₨66 | - 85% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | E£ 90 (₨338) | ₨500 | - 32% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | E£ 65 (₨242) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Cairo (Egypt) is 13% cheaper than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | E£ 41 (₨153) | ₨80 | + 92% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | E£ 78 (₨294) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | E£ 267 (₨1,003) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | E£ 66 (₨246) | ₨50 | + 393% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | E£ 49 (₨183) | ₨100 | + 83% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | E£ 46 (₨173) | ₨100 | + 73% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | E£ 21 (₨79) | ₨300 | - 74% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | E£ 21 (₨78) | ₨100 | - 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | E£ 57 (₨214) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | - 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Cairo (Egypt) is 30% cheaper than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | E£ 337 (₨1,266) | ₨1,000 | + 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | E£ 70 (₨263) | ₨400 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | E£ 671 (₨2,517) | ₨2,000 | + 26% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | E£ 183 (₨685) | ₨5,000 | - 86% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | E£ 110 (₨413) | ₨800 | - 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | E£ 16 (₨61) | ₨80 | - 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | E£ 12 (₨45) | ₨100 | - 55% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | E£ 11,877 (₨44,547) | ₨30,000 | + 48% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | E£ 0.17 (₨0.64) | ₨1.50 | - 57% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | E£ 314 (₨1,177) | ₨1,500 | - 22% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | E£ 20 (₨75) | ₨200 | - 62% | |
| TOTAL | - 35% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,508 prices entered by 299 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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INR
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Cost of living in Cairo (Egypt) is 35% cheaper than in Aizawl (India)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
₨31,000
in Aizawl
you would need to make just about ₨20,066
(E£ 5,350)
in Cairo.
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