- Cost of Living
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Cost of living in London, United Kingdom compared to Cairo, Egypt
Currency:
| Food | + 306% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in London (United Kingdom) is 306% more expensive than in Cairo (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £10 (E£ 229) | E£ 30 | + 665% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £6.00 (E£ 138) | E£ 69 | + 101% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.94 (E£ 90) | E£ 20 | + 356% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £1.00 (E£ 23) | E£ 14 | + 61% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.40 (E£ 55) | E£ 12 | + 345% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.92 (E£ 44) | E£ 3.38 | + 1203% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £3.54 (E£ 81) | E£ 14 | + 492% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.93 (E£ 44) | E£ 14 | + 222% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £2.92 (E£ 67) | E£ 7 | + 798% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.71 (E£ 39) | E£ 11 | + 251% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £7 (E£ 161) | E£ 110 | + 46% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.88 (E£ 43) | E£ 13 | + 244% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.04 (E£ 24) | E£ 4.97 | + 380% | |
| Housing | + 700% | |||
| Housing in London (United Kingdom) is 700% more expensive than in Cairo (Egypt) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £3,093 (E£ 70,984) | E£ 4,735 | + 1399% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £1,802 (E£ 41,351) | E£ 2,500 | + 1554% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £150 (E£ 3,433) | E£ 163 | + 2002% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £1,539 (E£ 35,314) | E£ 2,222 | + 1489% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £1,024 (E£ 23,495) | E£ 1,031 | + 2178% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £75 (E£ 1,717) | E£ 82 | + 2002% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £21 (E£ 480) | E£ 381 | + 26% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £347 (E£ 7,974) | E£ 6,307 | + 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £99 (E£ 2,274) | E£ 3,081 | - 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £7 (E£ 151) | E£ 90 | + 67% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £12 (E£ 284) | E£ 92 | + 210% | |
| Clothes | + 65% | |||
| Clothes in London (United Kingdom) is 65% more expensive than in Cairo (Egypt) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £60 (E£ 1,387) | E£ 567 | + 145% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £32 (E£ 742) | E£ 456 | + 63% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £67 (E£ 1,526) | E£ 1,934 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £73 (E£ 1,681) | E£ 431 | + 290% | |
| Transportation | + 999% | |||
| Transportation in London (United Kingdom) is 999% more expensive than in Cairo (Egypt) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £17,250 (E£ 395,829) | E£ 200,000 | + 98% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.31 (E£ 30) | E£ 2.60 | + 1056% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £130 (E£ 2,983) | E£ 90 | + 3215% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £16 (E£ 377) | E£ 45 | + 732% | |
| Personal Care | + 139% | |||
| Personal Care in London (United Kingdom) is 139% more expensive than in Cairo (Egypt) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.64 (E£ 84) | E£ 38 | + 121% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (E£ 181) | E£ 81 | + 122% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £66 (E£ 1,523) | E£ 254 | + 499% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £3.54 (E£ 81) | E£ 56 | + 46% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.77 (E£ 41) | E£ 55 | - 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.70 (E£ 85) | E£ 49 | + 74% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.85 (E£ 42) | E£ 21 | + 101% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.78 (E£ 41) | E£ 20 | + 99% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £16 (E£ 375) | E£ 68 | + 449% | |
| Entertainment | + 220% | |||
| Entertainment in London (United Kingdom) is 220% more expensive than in Cairo (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £36 (E£ 828) | E£ 345 | + 140% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £24 (E£ 551) | E£ 70 | + 687% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £163 (E£ 3,749) | E£ 720 | + 421% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £50 (E£ 1,147) | E£ 183 | + 529% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £12 (E£ 270) | E£ 98 | + 175% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.52 (E£ 58) | E£ 16 | + 255% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £3.80 (E£ 87) | E£ 12 | + 627% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | £415 (E£ 9,532) | E£ 10,577 | - 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.12 (E£ 2.75) | E£ 0.17 | + 1520% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £51 (E£ 1,163) | E£ 314 | + 271% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £9 (E£ 195) | E£ 20 | + 875% | |
| TOTAL | + 460% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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