Cost of living in Cairo, Egypt vs Paulinia, Brazil
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Food | - 51% | |||
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Food in Cairo (Egypt) is 51% cheaper than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | E£ 112 (R$ 38) | R$ 35 | + 8% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | E£ 75 (R$ 25) | R$ 20 | + 26% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | E£ 45 (R$ 15) | R$ 30 | - 49% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | E£ 17 (R$ 5.83) | R$ 4.00 | + 46% | |
12 eggs, large | E£ 20 (R$ 7) | R$ 24 | - 72% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | E£ 7 (R$ 2.28) | R$ 9 | - 75% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | E£ 42 (R$ 14) | R$ 30 | - 53% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | E£ 24 (R$ 8) | R$ 9 | - 10% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | E£ 8 (R$ 2.56) | R$ 10 | - 74% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | E£ 31 (R$ 10) | R$ 60 | - 83% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | E£ 173 (R$ 58) | R$ 120 | - 51% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | E£ 15 (R$ 5.13) | R$ 6.00 | - 15% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | E£ 7 (R$ 2.41) | R$ 3.00 | - 20% | |
Housing | + 1% | |||
Housing in Cairo (Egypt) is about the same as in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | E£ 11,496 (R$ 3,881) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | E£ 5,899 (R$ 1,991) | R$ 1,450 | + 37% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | E£ 746 (R$ 252) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | E£ 5,676 (R$ 1,916) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | E£ 3,439 (R$ 1,161) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | E£ 538 (R$ 181) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | E£ 172 (R$ 58) | R$ 70 | - 17% | |
40” flat screen tv | E£ 4,433 (R$ 1,496) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | E£ 2,055 (R$ 694) | R$ 300 | + 131% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | E£ 89 (R$ 30) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | E£ 44 (R$ 15) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 179% | |||
Clothes in Cairo (Egypt) is 179% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | E£ 1,035 (R$ 349) | R$ 80 | + 337% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | E£ 854 (R$ 288) | R$ 60 | + 381% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | E£ 2,364 (R$ 798) | R$ 500 | + 60% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | E£ 1,493 (R$ 504) | - | - | |
Transportation | - 8% | |||
Transportation in Cairo (Egypt) is 8% cheaper than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | E£ 395,503 (R$ 133,505) | R$ 15,000 | + 790% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | E£ 8 (R$ 2.68) | R$ 4.46 | - 40% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | E£ 302 (R$ 102) | R$ 227 | - 55% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | E£ 50 (R$ 17) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 47% | |||
Personal Care in Cairo (Egypt) is 47% cheaper than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | E£ 45 (R$ 15) | R$ 20 | - 23% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | E£ 63 (R$ 21) | R$ 50 | - 57% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | E£ 278 (R$ 94) | R$ 300 | - 69% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | E£ 82 (R$ 28) | R$ 20 | + 39% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | E£ 48 (R$ 16) | R$ 27 | - 41% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | E£ 43 (R$ 14) | R$ 36 | - 60% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | E£ 25 (R$ 9) | R$ 13 | - 34% | |
Tube of toothpaste | E£ 26 (R$ 9) | R$ 13 | - 35% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | E£ 88 (R$ 30) | R$ 60 | - 51% | |
Entertainment | - 8% | |||
Entertainment in Cairo (Egypt) is 8% cheaper than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | E£ 458 (R$ 155) | R$ 200 | - 23% | |
2 tickets to the movies | E£ 180 (R$ 61) | R$ 80 | - 24% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | E£ 939 (R$ 317) | R$ 300 | + 6% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | E£ 517 (R$ 175) | R$ 80 | + 118% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | E£ 114 (R$ 39) | R$ 80 | - 52% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | E£ 38 (R$ 13) | R$ 10 | + 29% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | E£ 55 (R$ 19) | R$ 5.00 | + 272% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | E£ 9,792 (R$ 3,305) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | E£ 1.75 (R$ 0.59) | R$ 0.50 | + 18% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | E£ 457 (R$ 154) | R$ 300 | - 49% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | E£ 41 (R$ 14) | R$ 5.00 | + 178% | |
TOTAL | - 16% |

These prices were last updated on January 20, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require R$ 13,000 in Paulinia you would need to make just about R$ 10,954 (E£ 32,450) in Cairo.
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