- Cost of Living
- Egypt
- Netherlands
- Giza
- Amsterdam
- Comparison
Cost of living in Giza, Egypt compared to Amsterdam, Netherlands
Currency:
| Food | - 81% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Giza (Egypt) is 81% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | E£ 20 (€0.96) | €15 | - 94% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | E£ 29 (€1.39) | €8 | - 82% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | E£ 22 (€1.05) | €3.34 | - 68% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | E£ 7 (€0.32) | €1.01 | - 68% | |
| 12 eggs, large | E£ 10 (€0.48) | €1.89 | - 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | E£ 3.00 (€0.14) | €1.92 | - 93% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | E£ 13 (€0.60) | €4.28 | - 86% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | E£ 4.00 (€0.19) | €1.91 | - 90% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | E£ 4.00 (€0.19) | €3.00 | - 94% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | E£ 17 (€0.82) | €0.95 | - 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | E£ 83 (€3.98) | €5.00 | - 20% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | E£ 9 (€0.44) | €2.25 | - 80% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | E£ 8 (€0.38) | €1.38 | - 72% | |
| Housing | - 88% | |||
| Housing in Giza (Egypt) is 88% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | E£ 3,500 (€167) | €1,817 | - 91% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | E£ 875 (€42) | €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 (€86) | €1,104 | - 92% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | E£ 750 (€36) | €766 | - 95% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | E£ 121 (€5.80) | €81 | - 93% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | E£ 250 (€12) | €24 | - 51% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | E£ 4,070 (€195) | €456 | - 57% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | E£ 1,728 (€83) | €183 | - 55% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | E£ 77 (€3.70) | €7 | - 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | E£ 56 (€2.67) | €13 | - 80% | |
| Clothes | - 49% | |||
| Clothes in Giza (Egypt) is 49% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | E£ 400 (€19) | €87 | - 78% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | E£ 633 (€30) | €31 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | E£ 500 (€24) | €85 | - 72% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | E£ 200 (€10) | €135 | - 93% | |
| Transportation | - 86% | |||
| Transportation in Giza (Egypt) is 86% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | E£ 160,000 (€7,656) | €25,000 | - 69% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | E£ 1.85 (€0.09) | €1.76 | - 95% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | E£ 128 (€6) | €90 | - 93% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | €23 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 57% | |||
| Personal Care in Giza (Egypt) is 57% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | E£ 48 (€2.31) | €2.97 | - 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | E£ 120 (€5.74) | €11 | - 50% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | E£ 166 (€8) | €32 | - 75% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | E£ 84 (€4.00) | €3.84 | + 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | E£ 52 (€2.47) | €3.53 | - 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | E£ 38 (€1.82) | €2.79 | - 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | E£ 14 (€0.66) | €1.61 | - 59% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | E£ 11 (€0.53) | €2.28 | - 77% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | E£ 42 (€2.00) | €27 | - 93% | |
| Entertainment | - 75% | |||
| Entertainment in Giza (Egypt) is 75% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | E£ 259 (€12) | €48 | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | E£ 70 (€3.35) | €20 | - 83% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | E£ 151 (€7) | €122 | - 94% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | E£ 50 (€2.39) | €60 | - 96% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | E£ 57 (€2.71) | €10 | - 73% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | E£ 13 (€0.60) | €2.70 | - 78% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | E£ 14 (€0.67) | €4.00 | - 83% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | E£ 446 (€21) | €168 | - 87% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.19 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | E£ 150 (€7) | €32 | - 77% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | E£ 14 (€0.67) | €6.00 | - 89% | |
| TOTAL | - 82% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,470 prices entered by 292 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 16, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Giza (Egypt) is 82% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€5,900
in Amsterdam
you would need to make just about €1,086
(E£ 22,691)
in Giza.
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