Cost of living in Egypt compared to Armenia
Currency:
Food | - 65% | |||
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Food in Egypt is 65% cheaper than in Armenia | ||||
Egypt | Armenia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | E£ 245 (2,068Dram) | 5,597Dram | - 63% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | E£ 166 (1,399Dram) | 2,953Dram | - 53% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | E£ 114 (960Dram) | 1,765Dram | - 46% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | E£ 32 (269Dram) | 823Dram | - 67% | |
12 eggs, large | E£ 64 (537Dram) | 1,861Dram | - 71% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | E£ 14 (117Dram) | 918Dram | - 87% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | E£ 98 (824Dram) | 2,999Dram | - 73% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | E£ 37 (315Dram) | 925Dram | - 66% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | E£ 15 (130Dram) | 647Dram | - 80% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | E£ 51 (427Dram) | 668Dram | - 36% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | E£ 234 (1,969Dram) | 5,718Dram | - 66% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | E£ 22 (189Dram) | 1,641Dram | - 88% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | E£ 14 (119Dram) | 457Dram | - 74% | |
Housing | - 68% | |||
Housing in Egypt is 68% cheaper than in Armenia | ||||
Egypt | Armenia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | E£ 24,504 (206,502Dram) | 597,160Dram | - 65% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | E£ 12,343 (104,022Dram) | 432,631Dram | - 76% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | E£ 1,497 (12,618Dram) | 57,219Dram | - 78% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | E£ 13,219 (111,399Dram) | 450,581Dram | - 75% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | E£ 7,080 (59,664Dram) | 228,829Dram | - 74% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | E£ 1,310 (11,038Dram) | 27,489Dram | - 60% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | E£ 303 (2,552Dram) | 6,746Dram | - 62% | |
40” flat screen tv | E£ 13,094 (110,351Dram) | 191,466Dram | - 42% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | E£ 10,228 (86,191Dram) | 73,375Dram | + 17% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | E£ 193 (1,628Dram) | 7,681Dram | - 79% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | E£ 133 (1,119Dram) | 2,500Dram | - 55% | |
Clothes | - 34% | |||
Clothes in Egypt is 34% cheaper than in Armenia | ||||
Egypt | Armenia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | E£ 2,437 (20,535Dram) | 51,110Dram | - 60% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | E£ 1,995 (16,814Dram) | 22,183Dram | - 24% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | E£ 5,429 (45,753Dram) | 55,047Dram | - 17% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | E£ 4,987 (42,027Dram) | 50,000Dram | - 16% | |
Transportation | - 16% | |||
Transportation in Egypt is 16% cheaper than in Armenia | ||||
Egypt | Armenia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | E£ 1,249,650 (10,531,257Dram) | 2,000,000Dram | + 427% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | E£ 11 (96Dram) | 522Dram | - 82% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | E£ 620 (5,228Dram) | 9,800Dram | - 47% | |
Personal Care | - 57% | |||
Personal Care in Egypt is 57% cheaper than in Armenia | ||||
Egypt | Armenia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | E£ 56 (471Dram) | 1,446Dram | - 67% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | E£ 112 (941Dram) | 3,004Dram | - 69% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | E£ 419 (3,527Dram) | 14,006Dram | - 75% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | E£ 76 (638Dram) | 1,668Dram | - 62% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | E£ 125 (1,054Dram) | 1,615Dram | - 35% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | E£ 100 (845Dram) | 1,291Dram | - 35% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | E£ 63 (530Dram) | 1,166Dram | - 55% | |
Tube of toothpaste | E£ 43 (363Dram) | 1,502Dram | - 76% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | E£ 134 (1,129Dram) | 5,271Dram | - 79% | |
Entertainment | - 56% | |||
Entertainment in Egypt is 56% cheaper than in Armenia | ||||
Egypt | Armenia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | E£ 576 (4,854Dram) | 13,403Dram | - 64% | |
2 tickets to the movies | E£ 278 (2,343Dram) | 7,317Dram | - 68% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | E£ 1,113 (9,382Dram) | 35,512Dram | - 74% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | E£ 931 (7,850Dram) | 29,872Dram | - 74% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | E£ 130 (1,095Dram) | 3,230Dram | - 66% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | E£ 75 (632Dram) | 1,378Dram | - 54% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | E£ 218 (1,839Dram) | 1,229Dram | + 50% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | E£ 19,450 (163,908Dram) | 450,000Dram | - 64% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | E£ 3.15 (27Dram) | 15Dram | + 77% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | E£ 1,592 (13,419Dram) | 30,320Dram | - 56% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | E£ 62 (520Dram) | 1,768Dram | - 71% | |
TOTAL | - 53% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,041 prices entered by 122 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Egypt is 53% cheaper than in Armenia
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