Cost of living in Cairo, Egypt vs Maui, United States
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Food | - 70% | |||
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Food in Cairo (Egypt) is 70% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | E£ 89 ($5.70) | $19 | - 69% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | E£ 81 ($5.18) | $9 | - 45% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | E£ 45 ($2.89) | $7 | - 61% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | E£ 17 ($1.10) | $1.69 | - 35% | |
12 eggs, large | E£ 19 ($1.20) | $6 | - 81% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | E£ 6 ($0.41) | $7 | - 94% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | E£ 36 ($2.32) | $10 | - 77% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | E£ 25 ($1.56) | $4.89 | - 68% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | E£ 8 ($0.50) | $2.41 | - 79% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | E£ 30 ($1.94) | $3.43 | - 43% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | E£ 173 ($11) | $16 | - 32% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | E£ 15 ($0.98) | $2.56 | - 62% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | E£ 7 ($0.43) | $4.30 | - 90% | |
Housing | - 80% | |||
Housing in Cairo (Egypt) is 80% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | E£ 9,915 ($632) | $2,610 | - 76% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | E£ 4,223 ($269) | $1,963 | - 86% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | E£ 771 ($49) | $279 | - 82% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | E£ 4,679 ($298) | $1,732 | - 83% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | E£ 3,030 ($193) | $1,316 | - 85% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | E£ 538 ($34) | $143 | - 76% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | E£ 125 ($8) | $41 | - 81% | |
40” flat screen tv | E£ 4,572 ($291) | $450 | - 35% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | E£ 2,055 ($131) | $132 | - 1% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | E£ 89 ($5.68) | $14 | - 60% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | E£ 50 ($3.21) | $26 | - 88% | |
Clothes | - 19% | |||
Clothes in Cairo (Egypt) is 19% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | E£ 1,035 ($66) | $66 | + 0% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | E£ 854 ($54) | $75 | - 27% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | E£ 2,364 ($151) | $101 | + 49% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | E£ 1,493 ($95) | $172 | - 45% | |
Transportation | - 37% | |||
Transportation in Cairo (Egypt) is 37% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | E£ 395,503 ($25,205) | $25,902 | - 3% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | E£ 8 ($0.51) | $1.03 | - 51% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | E£ 270 ($17) | $42 | - 59% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | E£ 50 ($3.18) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 70% | |||
Personal Care in Cairo (Egypt) is 70% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | E£ 45 ($2.86) | $12 | - 76% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | E£ 66 ($4.20) | $29 | - 85% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | E£ 294 ($19) | $115 | - 84% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | E£ 82 ($5.24) | $9 | - 40% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | E£ 45 ($2.89) | $4.89 | - 41% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | E£ 42 ($2.67) | $5.81 | - 54% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | E£ 25 ($1.56) | $5.70 | - 73% | |
Tube of toothpaste | E£ 26 ($1.64) | $2.05 | - 20% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | E£ 97 ($6) | $25 | - 75% | |
Entertainment | - 41% | |||
Entertainment in Cairo (Egypt) is 41% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | E£ 458 ($29) | $58 | - 50% | |
2 tickets to the movies | E£ 180 ($11) | $26 | - 55% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | E£ 1,084 ($69) | $123 | - 44% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | E£ 527 ($34) | $110 | - 69% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | E£ 114 ($7) | $13 | - 42% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | E£ 38 ($2.44) | $6 | - 60% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | E£ 45 ($2.89) | $7 | - 56% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | E£ 9,792 ($624) | $429 | + 45% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | E£ 1.71 ($0.11) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | E£ 541 ($34) | $51 | - 32% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | E£ 42 ($2.70) | $10 | - 74% | |
TOTAL | - 62% |

These prices were last updated on April 13, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cairo (Egypt) is 62% cheaper than in Maui (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $8,000 in Maui you would need to make just about $3,025 (E£ 47,472) in Cairo.
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