Cost of living in Cairo, Egypt vs Quebec City, Canada
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| Food | - 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cairo (Egypt) is 54% cheaper than in Quebec City (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | E£ 89 (C$7) | C$16 | - 56% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | E£ 81 (C$6) | C$11 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | E£ 45 (C$3.61) | C$7 | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | E£ 17 (C$1.37) | C$2.13 | - 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | E£ 19 (C$1.50) | C$4.08 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | E£ 6 (C$0.51) | C$5.00 | - 90% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | E£ 36 (C$2.91) | C$11 | - 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | E£ 25 (C$1.96) | C$4.27 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | E£ 8 (C$0.62) | C$2.06 | - 70% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | E£ 30 (C$2.43) | C$3.32 | - 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | E£ 173 (C$14) | C$16 | - 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | E£ 15 (C$1.23) | C$2.56 | - 52% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | E£ 7 (C$0.54) | C$2.15 | - 75% | |
| Housing | - 56% | |||
| Housing in Cairo (Egypt) is 56% cheaper than in Quebec City (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | E£ 9,915 (C$791) | C$1,372 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | E£ 4,223 (C$337) | C$907 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | E£ 771 (C$61) | C$115 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | E£ 4,679 (C$373) | C$715 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | E£ 3,030 (C$242) | C$624 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | E£ 538 (C$43) | C$62 | - 31% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | E£ 125 (C$10) | C$43 | - 77% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | E£ 4,572 (C$365) | C$463 | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | E£ 2,055 (C$164) | C$124 | + 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | E£ 89 (C$7) | C$10 | - 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | E£ 50 (C$4.01) | C$26 | - 84% | |
| Clothes | + 24% | |||
| Clothes in Cairo (Egypt) is 24% more expensive than in Quebec City (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | E£ 1,035 (C$82) | C$79 | + 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | E£ 854 (C$68) | C$53 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | E£ 2,364 (C$189) | C$111 | + 70% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | E£ 1,493 (C$119) | C$132 | - 10% | |
| Transportation | - 52% | |||
| Transportation in Cairo (Egypt) is 52% cheaper than in Quebec City (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | E£ 395,503 (C$31,536) | C$21,367 | + 48% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | E£ 8 (C$0.63) | C$1.12 | - 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | E£ 270 (C$22) | C$87 | - 75% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | E£ 50 (C$3.97) | C$19 | - 79% | |
| Personal Care | - 55% | |||
| Personal Care in Cairo (Egypt) is 55% cheaper than in Quebec City (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | E£ 45 (C$3.57) | C$7 | - 49% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | E£ 66 (C$5.26) | C$30 | - 83% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | E£ 294 (C$23) | C$126 | - 81% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | E£ 82 (C$7) | C$6 | + 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | E£ 45 (C$3.62) | C$3.54 | + 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | E£ 42 (C$3.34) | C$3.73 | - 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | E£ 25 (C$1.96) | C$2.32 | - 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | E£ 26 (C$2.05) | C$2.56 | - 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | E£ 97 (C$8) | C$21 | - 63% | |
| Entertainment | - 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Cairo (Egypt) is 29% cheaper than in Quebec City (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | E£ 458 (C$37) | C$49 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | E£ 180 (C$14) | C$24 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | E£ 1,084 (C$86) | C$123 | - 29% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | E£ 527 (C$42) | C$88 | - 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | E£ 114 (C$9) | C$9 | - 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | E£ 38 (C$3.05) | C$4.41 | - 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | E£ 45 (C$3.62) | C$7 | - 46% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | E£ 9,792 (C$781) | C$580 | + 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | E£ 1.71 (C$0.14) | C$0.28 | - 52% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | E£ 541 (C$43) | C$46 | - 7% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | E£ 42 (C$3.38) | C$11 | - 69% | |
| TOTAL | - 46% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 17, 2021.
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