- Cost of Living
- Egypt
- India
- Cairo
- Allahabad
- Comparison
Cost of living in Cairo, Egypt compared to Allahabad, India
Currency:
| Food | - 41% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cairo (Egypt) is 41% cheaper than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | E£ 30 (₨114) | ₨261 | - 56% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | E£ 65 (₨249) | ₨296 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | E£ 20 (₨75) | ₨113 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | E£ 14 (₨53) | ₨44 | + 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | E£ 12 (₨47) | ₨118 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | E£ 3.38 (₨13) | ₨27 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | E£ 14 (₨52) | ₨271 | - 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | E£ 14 (₨52) | ₨102 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | E£ 7 (₨28) | ₨20 | + 42% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | E£ 11 (₨43) | ₨92 | - 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | E£ 110 (₨418) | ₨885 | - 53% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | E£ 12 (₨44) | ₨60 | - 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | E£ 4.97 (₨19) | ₨28 | - 32% | |
| Housing | - 33% | |||
| Housing in Cairo (Egypt) is 33% cheaper than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | E£ 4,735 (₨18,003) | ₨21,558 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | E£ 2,500 (₨9,505) | ₨16,882 | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | E£ 163 (₨621) | ₨3,586 | - 83% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | E£ 2,222 (₨8,449) | ₨13,943 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | E£ 1,031 (₨3,921) | ₨11,333 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | E£ 82 (₨310) | ₨2,000 | - 84% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | E£ 381 (₨1,448) | ₨1,415 | + 2% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | E£ 6,645 (₨25,265) | ₨32,610 | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | E£ 2,747 (₨10,445) | ₨10,757 | - 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | E£ 85 (₨322) | ₨277 | + 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | E£ 92 (₨351) | ₨888 | - 60% | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in Cairo (Egypt) is 8% more expensive than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | E£ 567 (₨2,157) | ₨1,805 | + 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | E£ 456 (₨1,732) | ₨1,948 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | E£ 1,826 (₨6,942) | ₨2,695 | + 158% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | E£ 431 (₨1,637) | ₨2,495 | - 34% | |
| Transportation | - 66% | |||
| Transportation in Cairo (Egypt) is 66% cheaper than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | E£ 200,000 (₨760,416) | ₨989,189 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | E£ 2.60 (₨10) | ₨54 | - 82% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | E£ 90 (₨342) | ₨3,050 | - 89% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | E£ 65 (₨245) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Cairo (Egypt) is 24% cheaper than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | E£ 41 (₨155) | ₨500 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | E£ 78 (₨298) | ₨80 | + 272% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | E£ 267 (₨1,016) | ₨500 | + 103% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | E£ 66 (₨250) | ₨200 | + 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | E£ 49 (₨185) | ₨438 | - 58% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | E£ 46 (₨175) | ₨164 | + 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | E£ 21 (₨80) | ₨100 | - 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | E£ 21 (₨79) | ₨47 | + 66% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | E£ 57 (₨216) | ₨134 | + 62% | |
| Entertainment | - 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Cairo (Egypt) is 13% cheaper than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | E£ 337 (₨1,283) | ₨826 | + 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | E£ 70 (₨266) | ₨381 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | E£ 671 (₨2,551) | ₨682 | + 274% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | E£ 183 (₨694) | ₨3,993 | - 83% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | E£ 110 (₨419) | ₨100 | + 319% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | E£ 16 (₨62) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | E£ 12 (₨46) | ₨100 | - 54% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | E£ 11,877 (₨45,155) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | E£ 0.17 (₨0.65) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | E£ 314 (₨1,193) | ₨1,000 | + 19% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | E£ 20 (₨76) | ₨120 | - 37% | |
| TOTAL | - 40% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,422 prices entered by 299 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 26, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cairo (Egypt) is 40% cheaper than in Allahabad (India)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
₨59,000
in Allahabad
you would need to make just about ₨35,642
(E£ 9,374)
in Cairo.
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