Cost of living in Cairo (Egypt) is 49% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium)
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| Food in Cairo (Egypt) is 51% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Cairo (Egypt) | Ghent (Belgium) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| E£ 114 (€6) | €16 | 62% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| E£ 76 (€4.04) | €9 | 53% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| E£ 45 (€2.42) | €3.67 | 34% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| E£ 17 (€0.92) | €0.97 | 5% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| E£ 20 (€1.08) | €2.28 | 52% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| E£ 6 (€0.34) | €1.87 | 82% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| E£ 36 (€1.95) | €5.47 | 64% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| E£ 25 (€1.31) | €1.70 | 23% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| E£ 8 (€0.42) | €1.22 | 66% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| E£ 31 (€1.64) | €1.71 | 5% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| E£ 173 (€9) | €7 | 35% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| E£ 15 (€0.83) | €2.45 | 66% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| E£ 7 (€0.38) | €1.18 | 68% |
| Housing in Cairo (Egypt) is 59% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||
| Cairo (Egypt) | Ghent (Belgium) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| E£ 11,496 (€615) | €1,020 | 40% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| E£ 5,899 (€315) | €836 | 62% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| E£ 771 (€41) | €155 | 73% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| E£ 5,676 (€303) | €779 | 61% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| E£ 3,439 (€184) | €531 | 65% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| E£ 538 (€29) | €123 | 77% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| E£ 153 (€8) | €29 | 72% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| E£ 4,572 (€244) | €383 | 36% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| E£ 2,055 (€110) | €117 | 6% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| E£ 89 (€4.77) | €11 | 55% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| E£ 44 (€2.35) | €10 | 76% |
| Clothes in Cairo (Egypt) is 5% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||
| Cairo (Egypt) | Ghent (Belgium) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| E£ 1,035 (€55) | €79 | 30% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| E£ 854 (€46) | €43 | 7% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| E£ 2,364 (€126) | €93 | 36% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| E£ 1,493 (€80) | €129 | 38% |
| Transportation in Cairo (Egypt) is 58% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||
| Cairo (Egypt) | Ghent (Belgium) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| E£ 395,503 (€21,144) | €23,515 | 10% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| E£ 8 (€0.43) | €1.34 | 68% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| E£ 270 (€14) | €48 | 70% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| E£ 50 (€2.66) | €28 | 90% |
| Personal Care in Cairo (Egypt) is 44% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||
| Cairo (Egypt) | Ghent (Belgium) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| E£ 45 (€2.40) | €7 | 66% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| E£ 66 (€3.52) | €9 | 63% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| E£ 277 (€15) | €26 | 44% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| E£ 82 (€4.40) | €4.50 | 2% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| E£ 45 (€2.43) | €3.72 | 35% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| E£ 42 (€2.24) | €3.39 | 34% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| E£ 25 (€1.31) | €1.36 | 3% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| E£ 26 (€1.38) | €2.40 | 43% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| E£ 97 (€5.16) | €22 | 76% |
| Entertainment in Cairo (Egypt) is 31% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||
| Cairo (Egypt) | Ghent (Belgium) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| E£ 458 (€24) | €35 | 30% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| E£ 180 (€10) | €21 | 53% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| E£ 939 (€50) | €48 | 6% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| E£ 519 (€28) | €51 | 46% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| E£ 114 (€6) | €8 | 25% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| E£ 38 (€2.04) | €3.09 | 34% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| E£ 55 (€2.95) | €4.65 | 37% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| E£ 9,792 (€524) | €438 | 20% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| E£ 1.71 (€0.09) | €0.23 | 61% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| E£ 498 (€27) | €27 | 1% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| E£ 42 (€2.27) | €6 | 64% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €3,300 in Ghent you would need to make just about €1,671 (E£ 31,253) in Cairo.