Cost of living in Detroit, Michigan (United States) is 211% more expensive than in Cairo (Egypt)
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| Food | + 226% | |||
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| Food in Detroit, Michigan (United States) is 226% more expensive than in Cairo (Egypt) | ||||
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| Detroit, Michigan | Cairo | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $21 (E£ 1,027) | E£ 235 | + 337% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $11 (E£ 529) | E£ 201 | + 164% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.97 (E£ 295) | E£ 118 | + 150% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.86 (E£ 42) | E£ 45 | - 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $5.07 (E£ 251) | E£ 79 | + 216% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.62 (E£ 179) | E£ 19 | + 822% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (E£ 301) | E£ 97 | + 211% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.50 (E£ 223) | E£ 72 | + 210% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.69 (E£ 133) | E£ 23 | + 468% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.02 (E£ 100) | E£ 60 | + 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (E£ 593) | E£ 355 | + 67% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $3.08 (E£ 152) | E£ 37 | + 307% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.78 (E£ 137) | E£ 26 | + 419% | |
| Housing | + 428% | |||
| Housing in Detroit, Michigan (United States) is 428% more expensive than in Cairo (Egypt) | ||||
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| Detroit, Michigan | Cairo | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,421 (E£ 119,718) | E£ 24,008 | + 399% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,541 (E£ 76,220) | E£ 14,916 | + 411% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $207 (E£ 10,227) | E£ 1,614 | + 534% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,292 (E£ 63,890) | E£ 14,399 | + 344% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $919 (E£ 45,443) | E£ 7,406 | + 514% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $157 (E£ 7,764) | E£ 1,093 | + 610% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $72 (E£ 3,548) | E£ 441 | + 704% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $295 (E£ 14,598) | E£ 12,906 | + 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $149 (E£ 7,377) | E£ 8,868 | - 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $15 (E£ 728) | E£ 227 | + 220% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $36 (E£ 1,779) | E£ 161 | + 1004% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Detroit, Michigan (United States) is 4% cheaper than in Cairo (Egypt) | ||||
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| Detroit, Michigan | Cairo | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $57 (E£ 2,813) | E£ 2,273 | + 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $38 (E£ 1,858) | E£ 2,600 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $102 (E£ 5,068) | E£ 5,081 | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $103 (E£ 5,103) | E£ 2,694 | + 89% | |
| Transportation | + 155% | |||
| Transportation in Detroit, Michigan (United States) is 155% more expensive than in Cairo (Egypt) | ||||
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| Detroit, Michigan | Cairo | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $32,100 (E£ 1,587,504) | E£ 1,765,610 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.85 (E£ 42) | E£ 16 | + 172% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $65 (E£ 3,226) | E£ 534 | + 504% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $14 (E£ 681) | E£ 181 | + 277% | |
| Personal Care | + 288% | |||
| Personal Care in Detroit, Michigan (United States) is 288% more expensive than in Cairo (Egypt) | ||||
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| Detroit, Michigan | Cairo | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $12 (E£ 604) | E£ 87 | + 592% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $6 (E£ 308) | E£ 112 | + 176% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $94 (E£ 4,635) | E£ 537 | + 763% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (E£ 365) | E£ 74 | + 396% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $5.03 (E£ 249) | E£ 123 | + 102% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (E£ 330) | E£ 105 | + 213% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.48 (E£ 172) | E£ 42 | + 309% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.75 (E£ 86) | E£ 46 | + 89% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $23 (E£ 1,153) | E£ 165 | + 599% | |
| Entertainment | + 150% | |||
| Entertainment in Detroit, Michigan (United States) is 150% more expensive than in Cairo (Egypt) | ||||
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| Detroit, Michigan | Cairo | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $44 (E£ 2,155) | E£ 800 | + 169% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $24 (E£ 1,195) | E£ 307 | + 290% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $151 (E£ 7,455) | E£ 970 | + 669% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $72 (E£ 3,560) | E£ 979 | + 263% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $16 (E£ 777) | E£ 209 | + 271% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.09 (E£ 252) | E£ 77 | + 228% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.66 (E£ 231) | E£ 71 | + 227% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $451 (E£ 22,315) | E£ 22,330 | - 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.32 (E£ 16) | E£ 7 | + 134% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $42 (E£ 2,078) | E£ 1,365 | + 52% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $9 (E£ 461) | E£ 91 | + 405% | |
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TOTAL | + 211% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 512 prices entered by 63 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 18, 2025.
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