Cost of living in Cairo, Egypt vs Ghent, Belgium
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| Food | - 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cairo (Egypt) is 52% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | E£ 112 (€5.93) | €16 | - 63% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | E£ 75 (€3.95) | €9 | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | E£ 45 (€2.39) | €3.67 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | E£ 17 (€0.91) | €0.97 | - 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | E£ 20 (€1.07) | €2.28 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | E£ 7 (€0.36) | €1.87 | - 81% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | E£ 42 (€2.20) | €5.47 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | E£ 24 (€1.27) | €1.70 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | E£ 8 (€0.40) | €1.22 | - 67% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | E£ 31 (€1.62) | €1.71 | - 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | E£ 173 (€9) | €7 | + 34% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | E£ 15 (€0.80) | €2.45 | - 67% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | E£ 7 (€0.38) | €1.18 | - 68% | |
| Housing | - 60% | |||
| Housing in Cairo (Egypt) is 60% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | E£ 11,496 (€608) | €1,020 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | E£ 5,899 (€312) | €836 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | E£ 746 (€39) | €155 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | E£ 5,676 (€300) | €779 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | E£ 3,439 (€182) | €531 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | E£ 538 (€28) | €123 | - 77% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | E£ 172 (€9) | €29 | - 69% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | E£ 4,433 (€234) | €383 | - 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | E£ 2,055 (€109) | €117 | - 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | E£ 89 (€4.70) | €11 | - 55% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | E£ 44 (€2.32) | €10 | - 76% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Cairo (Egypt) is 7% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | E£ 1,035 (€55) | €79 | - 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | E£ 854 (€45) | €43 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | E£ 2,364 (€125) | €93 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | E£ 1,493 (€79) | €129 | - 39% | |
| Transportation | - 59% | |||
| Transportation in Cairo (Egypt) is 59% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | E£ 395,503 (€20,907) | €23,515 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | E£ 8 (€0.42) | €1.34 | - 69% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | E£ 261 (€14) | €48 | - 71% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | E£ 52 (€2.76) | €28 | - 90% | |
| Personal Care | - 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Cairo (Egypt) is 44% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | E£ 45 (€2.40) | €7 | - 66% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | E£ 63 (€3.35) | €9 | - 65% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | E£ 278 (€15) | €26 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | E£ 82 (€4.35) | €4.50 | - 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | E£ 48 (€2.51) | €3.72 | - 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | E£ 43 (€2.25) | €3.39 | - 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | E£ 25 (€1.34) | €1.36 | - 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | E£ 26 (€1.37) | €2.40 | - 43% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | E£ 88 (€4.64) | €22 | - 79% | |
| Entertainment | - 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Cairo (Egypt) is 33% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | E£ 458 (€24) | €35 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | E£ 180 (€10) | €21 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | E£ 939 (€50) | €48 | + 4% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | E£ 517 (€27) | €51 | - 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | E£ 114 (€6) | €8 | - 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | E£ 38 (€2.02) | €3.09 | - 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | E£ 55 (€2.91) | €4.65 | - 37% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | E£ 9,792 (€518) | €438 | + 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | E£ 1.75 (€0.09) | €0.23 | - 61% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | E£ 457 (€24) | €27 | - 10% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | E£ 41 (€2.18) | €6 | - 66% | |
| TOTAL | - 50% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,032 prices entered by 113 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €3,000 in Ghent you would need to make just about €1,495 (E£ 28,279) in Cairo.
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