- Cost of Living
- Egypt
- India
- Cairo
- Alwar
- Comparison
Cost of living in Cairo, Egypt compared to Alwar, India
Currency:
Food | - 24% | |||
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Food in Cairo (Egypt) is 24% cheaper than in Alwar (India) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | E£ 30 (₨113) | ₨135 | - 16% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | E£ 65 (₨247) | ₨150 | + 64% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | E£ 20 (₨75) | ₨100 | - 25% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | E£ 14 (₨52) | ₨46 | + 14% | |
12 eggs, large | E£ 12 (₨47) | ₨55 | - 15% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | E£ 3.38 (₨13) | ₨27 | - 54% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | E£ 14 (₨52) | ₨327 | - 84% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | E£ 14 (₨52) | ₨103 | - 50% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | E£ 7 (₨28) | ₨12 | + 126% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | E£ 11 (₨42) | ₨87 | - 52% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | E£ 110 (₨415) | ₨820 | - 49% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | E£ 11 (₨42) | ₨73 | - 42% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | E£ 4.97 (₨19) | ₨23 | - 17% | |
Housing | + 21% | |||
Housing in Cairo (Egypt) is 21% more expensive than in Alwar (India) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | E£ 4,735 (₨17,848) | ₨11,494 | + 55% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | E£ 2,500 (₨9,424) | ₨12,849 | - 27% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | E£ 163 (₨616) | ₨1,099 | - 44% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | E£ 2,222 (₨8,377) | ₨10,000 | - 16% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | E£ 1,031 (₨3,887) | ₨5,000 | - 22% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | E£ 82 (₨308) | ₨1,605 | - 81% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | E£ 381 (₨1,435) | ₨525 | + 174% | |
40” flat screen TV | E£ 6,645 (₨25,048) | ₨52,348 | - 52% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | E£ 2,747 (₨10,355) | ₨7,470 | + 39% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | E£ 85 (₨319) | ₨220 | + 45% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | E£ 92 (₨348) | - | - | |
Clothes | - 19% | |||
Clothes in Cairo (Egypt) is 19% cheaper than in Alwar (India) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | E£ 567 (₨2,138) | ₨1,846 | + 16% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | E£ 456 (₨1,717) | ₨2,741 | - 37% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | E£ 1,826 (₨6,882) | ₨3,488 | + 97% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | E£ 431 (₨1,623) | ₨2,747 | - 41% | |
Transportation | - 57% | |||
Transportation in Cairo (Egypt) is 57% cheaper than in Alwar (India) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | E£ 200,000 (₨753,887) | ₨2,100,000 | - 64% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | E£ 2.60 (₨10) | ₨28 | - 65% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | E£ 90 (₨339) | ₨900 | - 62% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | E£ 65 (₨243) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 14% | |||
Personal Care in Cairo (Egypt) is 14% more expensive than in Alwar (India) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | E£ 41 (₨154) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | E£ 78 (₨295) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | E£ 267 (₨1,007) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | E£ 66 (₨248) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | E£ 49 (₨184) | ₨50 | + 268% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | E£ 46 (₨174) | ₨160 | + 9% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | E£ 21 (₨79) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | E£ 21 (₨78) | ₨48 | + 62% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | E£ 57 (₨215) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 6% | |||
Entertainment in Cairo (Egypt) is 6% more expensive than in Alwar (India) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | E£ 337 (₨1,272) | ₨500 | + 154% | |
2 tickets to the movies | E£ 70 (₨264) | ₨250 | + 6% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | E£ 671 (₨2,529) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | E£ 183 (₨688) | ₨1,000 | - 31% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | E£ 110 (₨416) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | E£ 16 (₨61) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | E£ 12 (₨45) | ₨100 | - 55% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | E£ 11,877 (₨44,768) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | E£ 0.17 (₨0.64) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | E£ 314 (₨1,183) | ₨1,000 | + 18% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | E£ 20 (₨75) | ₨200 | - 62% | |
TOTAL | - 19% |

These prices were last updated on April 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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INR
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Cost of living in Cairo (Egypt) is 19% cheaper than in Alwar (India)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
₨32,000
in Alwar
you would need to make just about ₨25,851
(E£ 6,858)
in Cairo.
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