- Cost of Living
- Egypt
- Netherlands
- Giza
- Amsterdam
- Comparison
Cost of living in Giza, Egypt compared to Amsterdam, Netherlands
Currency:
Food | - 80% | |||
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Food in Giza (Egypt) is 80% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | E£ 20 (€0.91) | €15 | - 94% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | E£ 29 (€1.33) | €8 | - 83% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | E£ 22 (€1.00) | €3.34 | - 70% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | E£ 7 (€0.31) | €1.08 | - 71% | |
12 eggs, large | E£ 10 (€0.46) | €1.89 | - 76% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | E£ 3.00 (€0.14) | €1.92 | - 93% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | E£ 13 (€0.57) | €4.28 | - 87% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | E£ 4.00 (€0.18) | €1.91 | - 90% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | E£ 4.00 (€0.18) | €3.00 | - 94% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | E£ 21 (€0.98) | €0.95 | + 3% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | E£ 92 (€4.22) | €5.00 | - 16% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | E£ 10 (€0.46) | €2.36 | - 81% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | E£ 8 (€0.37) | €1.38 | - 74% | |
Housing | - 81% | |||
Housing in Giza (Egypt) is 81% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | E£ 3,500 (€160) | €1,817 | - 91% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | E£ 875 (€40) | €1,264 | - 97% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | E£ 150 (€7) | €162 | - 96% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | E£ 1,800 (€82) | €1,104 | - 93% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | €766 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | E£ 121 (€5.54) | €81 | - 93% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | E£ 250 (€11) | €24 | - 53% | |
40” flat screen TV | E£ 4,647 (€212) | €437 | - 51% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | E£ 2,122 (€97) | €129 | - 25% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | E£ 73 (€3.35) | €7 | - 52% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | E£ 47 (€2.14) | €14 | - 84% | |
Clothes | - 51% | |||
Clothes in Giza (Egypt) is 51% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | E£ 400 (€18) | €87 | - 79% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | E£ 583 (€27) | €31 | - 14% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | E£ 500 (€23) | €85 | - 73% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | E£ 200 (€9) | €135 | - 93% | |
Transportation | - 82% | |||
Transportation in Giza (Egypt) is 82% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | E£ 160,000 (€7,308) | €25,000 | - 71% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | E£ 1.85 (€0.08) | €1.76 | - 95% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | E£ 262 (€12) | €90 | - 87% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | €23 | - | |
Personal Care | - 56% | |||
Personal Care in Giza (Egypt) is 56% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | E£ 42 (€1.90) | €3.33 | - 43% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | E£ 105 (€4.78) | €11 | - 55% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | E£ 364 (€17) | €31 | - 46% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | E£ 63 (€2.87) | €3.58 | - 20% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | E£ 35 (€1.62) | €3.74 | - 57% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | E£ 38 (€1.73) | €2.80 | - 38% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | E£ 18 (€0.81) | €1.37 | - 41% | |
Tube of toothpaste | E£ 12 (€0.54) | €1.63 | - 67% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | E£ 43 (€1.98) | €27 | - 93% | |
Entertainment | - 69% | |||
Entertainment in Giza (Egypt) is 69% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | E£ 325 (€15) | €49 | - 70% | |
2 tickets to the movies | E£ 70 (€3.20) | €20 | - 84% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | E£ 429 (€20) | €116 | - 83% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | E£ 50 (€2.28) | €60 | - 96% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | E£ 52 (€2.37) | €11 | - 79% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | E£ 13 (€0.57) | €2.70 | - 79% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | E£ 14 (€0.64) | €4.00 | - 84% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | E£ 7,000 (€320) | €582 | - 45% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.19 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | E£ 150 (€7) | €32 | - 78% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | E£ 14 (€0.64) | €6.00 | - 89% | |
TOTAL | - 77% |

These prices were last updated on April 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Giza (Egypt) is 77% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€5,800
in Amsterdam
you would need to make just about €1,318
(E£ 28,863)
in Giza.
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