- Cost of Living
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Cost of living in Cairo, Egypt compared to Alchevs'k, Ukraine
Currency:
Food | ||||
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Food in Cairo (Egypt) is in Alchevs'k (Ukraine) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | E£ 30 (44₴) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | E£ 65 (97₴) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | E£ 20 (29₴) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | E£ 14 (21₴) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | E£ 12 (18₴) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | E£ 3.38 (5.00₴) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | E£ 14 (20₴) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | E£ 14 (20₴) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | E£ 7 (11₴) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | E£ 11 (17₴) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | E£ 110 (163₴) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | E£ 11 (17₴) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | E£ 4.97 (7₴) | - | - | |
Housing | + 7% | |||
Housing in Cairo (Egypt) is 7% more expensive than in Alchevs'k (Ukraine) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | E£ 4,735 (7,011₴) | 1,644₴ | + 326% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | E£ 2,500 (3,702₴) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | E£ 163 (242₴) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | E£ 2,222 (3,291₴) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | E£ 1,031 (1,527₴) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | E£ 82 (121₴) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | E£ 381 (564₴) | - | - | |
40” flat screen TV | E£ 6,645 (9,840₴) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | E£ 2,747 (4,068₴) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | E£ 85 (125₴) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | E£ 92 (137₴) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Cairo (Egypt) is in Alchevs'k (Ukraine) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | E£ 567 (840₴) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | E£ 456 (675₴) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | E£ 1,826 (2,703₴) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | E£ 431 (638₴) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 2% | |||
Transportation in Cairo (Egypt) is 2% more expensive than in Alchevs'k (Ukraine) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | E£ 200,000 (296,147₴) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | E£ 2.60 (3.85₴) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | E£ 90 (133₴) | 100₴ | + 33% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | E£ 65 (96₴) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 2% | |||
Personal Care in Cairo (Egypt) is 2% more expensive than in Alchevs'k (Ukraine) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | E£ 41 (61₴) | 30₴ | + 102% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | E£ 78 (116₴) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | E£ 267 (396₴) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | E£ 66 (97₴) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | E£ 49 (72₴) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | E£ 46 (68₴) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | E£ 21 (31₴) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | E£ 21 (31₴) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | E£ 57 (84₴) | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Cairo (Egypt) is in Alchevs'k (Ukraine) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | E£ 337 (500₴) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | E£ 70 (104₴) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | E£ 671 (994₴) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | E£ 183 (270₴) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | E£ 110 (163₴) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | E£ 16 (24₴) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | E£ 12 (18₴) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | E£ 11,877 (17,586₴) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | E£ 0.17 (0.25₴) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | E£ 314 (465₴) | - | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | E£ 20 (30₴) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 5% |

These prices were last updated on April 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
1.481
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/
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Cost of living in Cairo (Egypt) is 5% more expensive than in Alchevs'k (Ukraine)
For example, you would need at least 4,814₴
(E£ 3,251)
in Cairo
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
4,600₴
in Alchevs'k.
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