Cost of living in Egypt compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | - 60% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Egypt is 60% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Egypt | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | E£ 204 (AU$10) | AU$21 | - 54% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | E£ 121 (AU$5.80) | AU$14 | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | E£ 93 (AU$4.45) | AU$7 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | E£ 26 (AU$1.27) | AU$1.81 | - 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | E£ 50 (AU$2.39) | AU$6 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | E£ 12 (AU$0.57) | AU$7 | - 92% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | E£ 67 (AU$3.23) | AU$9 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | E£ 33 (AU$1.59) | AU$4.83 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | E£ 10 (AU$0.49) | AU$3.47 | - 86% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | E£ 44 (AU$2.11) | AU$5.53 | - 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | E£ 338 (AU$16) | AU$19 | - 16% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | E£ 17 (AU$0.83) | AU$3.75 | - 78% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | E£ 10 (AU$0.49) | AU$2.80 | - 82% | |
| Housing | - 82% | |||
| Housing in Egypt is 82% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Egypt | Australia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | E£ 12,207 (AU$586) | AU$3,062 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | E£ 5,963 (AU$286) | AU$2,281 | - 87% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | E£ 1,207 (AU$58) | AU$231 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | E£ 7,278 (AU$350) | AU$2,199 | - 84% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | E£ 4,450 (AU$214) | AU$1,704 | - 87% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | E£ 1,066 (AU$51) | AU$176 | - 71% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | E£ 215 (AU$10) | AU$67 | - 85% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | E£ 7,226 (AU$347) | AU$599 | - 42% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | E£ 4,091 (AU$197) | AU$277 | - 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | E£ 163 (AU$8) | AU$12 | - 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | E£ 87 (AU$4.20) | AU$36 | - 88% | |
| Clothes | - 33% | |||
| Clothes in Egypt is 33% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Egypt | Australia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | E£ 575 (AU$28) | AU$108 | - 74% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | E£ 1,504 (AU$72) | AU$84 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | E£ 1,747 (AU$84) | AU$165 | - 49% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | E£ 2,140 (AU$103) | AU$168 | - 39% | |
| Transportation | - 68% | |||
| Transportation in Egypt is 68% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Egypt | Australia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | E£ 799,839 (AU$38,424) | AU$33,972 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | E£ 10 (AU$0.49) | AU$1.90 | - 74% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | E£ 524 (AU$25) | AU$159 | - 84% | |
| Personal Care | - 66% | |||
| Personal Care in Egypt is 66% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Egypt | Australia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | E£ 39 (AU$1.87) | AU$8 | - 78% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | E£ 87 (AU$4.19) | AU$22 | - 81% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | E£ 322 (AU$15) | AU$77 | - 80% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | E£ 83 (AU$4.00) | AU$8 | - 50% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | E£ 70 (AU$3.38) | AU$5.05 | - 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | E£ 76 (AU$3.64) | AU$6 | - 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | E£ 26 (AU$1.26) | AU$4.27 | - 70% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | E£ 34 (AU$1.64) | AU$4.32 | - 62% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | E£ 110 (AU$5.28) | AU$34 | - 84% | |
| Entertainment | - 61% | |||
| Entertainment in Egypt is 61% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Egypt | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | E£ 415 (AU$20) | AU$61 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | E£ 194 (AU$9) | AU$39 | - 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | E£ 961 (AU$46) | AU$275 | - 83% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | E£ 621 (AU$30) | AU$112 | - 73% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | E£ 128 (AU$6) | AU$20 | - 69% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | E£ 59 (AU$2.84) | AU$5.12 | - 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | E£ 83 (AU$3.98) | AU$10 | - 60% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | E£ 21,837 (AU$1,049) | AU$815 | + 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | E£ 3.67 (AU$0.18) | AU$0.39 | - 54% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | E£ 705 (AU$34) | AU$70 | - 51% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | E£ 50 (AU$2.41) | AU$42 | - 94% | |
| TOTAL | - 68% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 4,866 prices entered by 583 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 07, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Egypt is 68% cheaper than in Australia
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