- Cost of Living
- United Kingdom
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- London
- Cairo
- Comparison
Cost of living in London, United Kingdom compared to Cairo, Egypt
Currency:
| Food | + 126% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in London (United Kingdom) is 126% more expensive than in Cairo (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £11 (E£ 256) | E£ 154 | + 66% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £6 (E£ 138) | E£ 70 | + 98% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £4.10 (E£ 94) | E£ 39 | + 141% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.96 (E£ 22) | E£ 15 | + 52% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £3.09 (E£ 71) | E£ 23 | + 215% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.29 (E£ 53) | E£ 11 | + 373% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.93 (E£ 114) | E£ 35 | + 221% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.27 (E£ 52) | E£ 26 | + 98% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.85 (E£ 20) | E£ 7 | + 173% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.87 (E£ 43) | E£ 22 | + 95% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £11 (E£ 242) | E£ 165 | + 47% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.95 (E£ 45) | E£ 13 | + 249% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.14 (E£ 26) | E£ 5.57 | + 371% | |
| Housing | + 401% | |||
| Housing in London (United Kingdom) is 401% more expensive than in Cairo (Egypt) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £2,480 (E£ 57,097) | E£ 8,624 | + 562% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £1,752 (E£ 40,347) | E£ 5,154 | + 683% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £161 (E£ 3,702) | E£ 896 | + 313% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £1,721 (E£ 39,619) | E£ 6,370 | + 522% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £1,266 (E£ 29,143) | E£ 3,719 | + 684% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £124 (E£ 2,855) | E£ 582 | + 390% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £21 (E£ 489) | E£ 249 | + 96% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £355 (E£ 8,181) | E£ 6,337 | + 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £102 (E£ 2,350) | E£ 3,011 | - 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £7 (E£ 158) | E£ 101 | + 56% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £12 (E£ 285) | E£ 91 | + 213% | |
| Clothes | + 19% | |||
| Clothes in London (United Kingdom) is 19% more expensive than in Cairo (Egypt) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £68 (E£ 1,564) | E£ 973 | + 61% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £35 (E£ 811) | E£ 792 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £79 (E£ 1,820) | E£ 1,850 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £104 (E£ 2,398) | E£ 1,172 | + 105% | |
| Transportation | + 324% | |||
| Transportation in London (United Kingdom) is 324% more expensive than in Cairo (Egypt) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £18,547 (E£ 427,089) | E£ 462,290 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.30 (E£ 30) | E£ 6 | + 394% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £140 (E£ 3,218) | E£ 386 | + 734% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £15 (E£ 347) | E£ 53 | + 555% | |
| Personal Care | + 128% | |||
| Personal Care in London (United Kingdom) is 128% more expensive than in Cairo (Egypt) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.55 (E£ 82) | E£ 40 | + 105% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (E£ 178) | E£ 80 | + 124% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £71 (E£ 1,641) | E£ 326 | + 403% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £4.00 (E£ 92) | E£ 65 | + 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.73 (E£ 40) | E£ 55 | - 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.84 (E£ 88) | E£ 54 | + 62% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.98 (E£ 46) | E£ 26 | + 78% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.96 (E£ 45) | E£ 22 | + 108% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £15 (E£ 354) | E£ 72 | + 394% | |
| Entertainment | + 90% | |||
| Entertainment in London (United Kingdom) is 90% more expensive than in Cairo (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £35 (E£ 815) | E£ 366 | + 122% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £25 (E£ 580) | E£ 136 | + 326% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £164 (E£ 3,776) | E£ 728 | + 419% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £65 (E£ 1,507) | E£ 553 | + 173% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £12 (E£ 267) | E£ 98 | + 171% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.21 (E£ 74) | E£ 44 | + 68% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £5.34 (E£ 123) | E£ 43 | + 184% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | £397 (E£ 9,140) | E£ 9,985 | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.17 (E£ 3.90) | E£ 4.70 | - 17% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £71 (E£ 1,633) | E£ 881 | + 85% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £11 (E£ 242) | E£ 37 | + 560% | |
| TOTAL | + 213% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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