- Cost of Living
- Egypt
- India
- Cairo
- Allahabad
- Comparison
Cost of living in Cairo, Egypt compared to Allahabad, India
Currency:
| Food | - 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cairo (Egypt) is 51% cheaper than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | E£ 30 (₨108) | ₨295 | - 63% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | E£ 54 (₨195) | ₨341 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | E£ 20 (₨72) | ₨113 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | E£ 13 (₨45) | ₨44 | + 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | E£ 12 (₨45) | ₨118 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | E£ 3.38 (₨12) | ₨24 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | E£ 14 (₨50) | ₨329 | - 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | E£ 14 (₨50) | ₨103 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | E£ 7 (₨27) | ₨21 | + 28% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | E£ 11 (₨40) | ₨93 | - 57% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | E£ 110 (₨397) | ₨951 | - 58% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | E£ 10 (₨35) | ₨57 | - 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | E£ 4.97 (₨18) | ₨32 | - 44% | |
| Housing | - 45% | |||
| Housing in Cairo (Egypt) is 45% cheaper than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | E£ 4,735 (₨17,107) | ₨26,100 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | E£ 2,500 (₨9,032) | ₨16,882 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | E£ 163 (₨590) | ₨3,586 | - 84% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | E£ 2,222 (₨8,028) | ₨14,399 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | E£ 1,031 (₨3,726) | ₨11,333 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | E£ 82 (₨295) | ₨2,000 | - 85% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | E£ 381 (₨1,376) | ₨1,198 | + 15% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | E£ 5,960 (₨21,533) | ₨36,364 | - 41% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | E£ 2,270 (₨8,202) | ₨10,899 | - 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | E£ 83 (₨301) | ₨291 | + 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | E£ 31 (₨113) | ₨944 | - 88% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Cairo (Egypt) is 3% cheaper than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | E£ 567 (₨2,049) | ₨1,829 | + 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | E£ 456 (₨1,646) | ₨1,948 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | E£ 1,491 (₨5,388) | ₨2,900 | + 86% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | E£ 431 (₨1,556) | ₨2,742 | - 43% | |
| Transportation | - 67% | |||
| Transportation in Cairo (Egypt) is 67% cheaper than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | E£ 200,000 (₨722,563) | ₨1,077,630 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | E£ 2.60 (₨9) | ₨54 | - 83% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | E£ 90 (₨325) | ₨2,053 | - 84% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | E£ 34 (₨125) | ₨117 | + 6% | |
| Personal Care | - 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Cairo (Egypt) is 41% cheaper than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | E£ 35 (₨126) | ₨500 | - 75% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | E£ 66 (₨237) | ₨80 | + 196% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | E£ 237 (₨858) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | E£ 80 (₨288) | ₨200 | + 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | E£ 35 (₨126) | ₨438 | - 71% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | E£ 35 (₨125) | ₨164 | - 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | E£ 15 (₨53) | ₨100 | - 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | E£ 20 (₨74) | ₨47 | + 55% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | E£ 49 (₨177) | ₨134 | + 33% | |
| Entertainment | - 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Cairo (Egypt) is 21% cheaper than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | E£ 250 (₨903) | ₨826 | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | E£ 70 (₨253) | ₨390 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | E£ 340 (₨1,229) | ₨597 | + 106% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | E£ 183 (₨659) | ₨3,993 | - 83% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | E£ 86 (₨312) | ₨100 | + 212% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | E£ 16 (₨59) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | E£ 12 (₨43) | ₨100 | - 57% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | E£ 3,351 (₨12,107) | ₨12,500 | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | E£ 0.17 (₨0.61) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | E£ 314 (₨1,134) | ₨500 | + 127% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | E£ 20 (₨72) | ₨120 | - 40% | |
| TOTAL | - 46% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,626 prices entered by 296 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 24, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cairo (Egypt) is 46% cheaper than in Allahabad (India)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
₨77,000
in Allahabad
you would need to make just about ₨41,315
(E£ 11,436)
in Cairo.
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