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Cost of living in New York City, United States vs Cairo, Egypt
Currency:
| Food | + 214% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New York City (United States) is 214% more expensive than in Cairo (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $16 (E£ 290) | E£ 149 | + 95% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $9 (E£ 160) | E£ 68 | + 134% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $6 (E£ 113) | E£ 39 | + 192% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.13 (E£ 20) | E£ 14 | + 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.78 (E£ 86) | E£ 22 | + 289% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.27 (E£ 95) | E£ 10 | + 813% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (E£ 150) | E£ 34 | + 337% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.08 (E£ 73) | E£ 25 | + 194% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.35 (E£ 42) | E£ 7 | + 506% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $4.41 (E£ 79) | E£ 21 | + 270% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (E£ 295) | E£ 161 | + 83% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.23 (E£ 40) | E£ 13 | + 217% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.60 (E£ 47) | E£ 5.61 | + 732% | |
| Housing | + 527% | |||
| Housing in New York City (United States) is 527% more expensive than in Cairo (Egypt) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $3,603 (E£ 64,722) | E£ 8,457 | + 665% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $2,884 (E£ 51,801) | E£ 5,330 | + 872% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $167 (E£ 3,002) | E£ 896 | + 235% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $2,959 (E£ 53,155) | E£ 6,370 | + 734% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,991 (E£ 35,769) | E£ 3,719 | + 862% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $124 (E£ 2,230) | E£ 582 | + 283% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $50 (E£ 897) | E£ 224 | + 300% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $384 (E£ 6,897) | E£ 6,337 | + 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $157 (E£ 2,816) | E£ 3,011 | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (E£ 217) | E£ 101 | + 114% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $23 (E£ 416) | E£ 91 | + 356% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in New York City (United States) is 6% more expensive than in Cairo (Egypt) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $56 (E£ 1,006) | E£ 981 | + 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $44 (E£ 782) | E£ 792 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $90 (E£ 1,615) | E£ 1,850 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $137 (E£ 2,469) | E£ 1,172 | + 111% | |
| Transportation | + 201% | |||
| Transportation in New York City (United States) is 201% more expensive than in Cairo (Egypt) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,888 (E£ 411,105) | E£ 462,290 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.83 (E£ 15) | E£ 6 | + 145% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $121 (E£ 2,169) | E£ 386 | + 462% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $22 (E£ 397) | E£ 53 | + 649% | |
| Personal Care | + 217% | |||
| Personal Care in New York City (United States) is 217% more expensive than in Cairo (Egypt) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (E£ 130) | E£ 35 | + 270% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $14 (E£ 258) | E£ 77 | + 236% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $142 (E£ 2,545) | E£ 353 | + 622% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $8 (E£ 146) | E£ 65 | + 126% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.55 (E£ 64) | E£ 55 | + 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (E£ 127) | E£ 54 | + 133% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.64 (E£ 65) | E£ 26 | + 155% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.08 (E£ 37) | E£ 22 | + 72% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $28 (E£ 498) | E£ 72 | + 590% | |
| Entertainment | + 119% | |||
| Entertainment in New York City (United States) is 119% more expensive than in Cairo (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $54 (E£ 973) | E£ 342 | + 185% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $32 (E£ 577) | E£ 135 | + 329% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $344 (E£ 6,183) | E£ 728 | + 750% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $119 (E£ 2,136) | E£ 553 | + 286% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $16 (E£ 281) | E£ 102 | + 175% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.91 (E£ 88) | E£ 44 | + 101% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $8 (E£ 136) | E£ 42 | + 220% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $436 (E£ 7,829) | E£ 9,657 | - 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.15 (E£ 2.64) | E£ 4.70 | - 44% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $104 (E£ 1,863) | E£ 881 | + 111% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $14 (E£ 249) | E£ 37 | + 565% | |
| TOTAL | + 234% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 10, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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