Cost of living in Egypt compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | - 67% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Egypt is 67% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Egypt | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | E£ 243 (AU$7) | AU$23 | - 68% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | E£ 207 (AU$6) | AU$15 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | E£ 119 (AU$3.64) | AU$7 | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | E£ 45 (AU$1.36) | AU$2.04 | - 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | E£ 72 (AU$2.21) | AU$8 | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | E£ 17 (AU$0.52) | AU$6 | - 92% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | E£ 93 (AU$2.83) | AU$10 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | E£ 68 (AU$2.09) | AU$5.19 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | E£ 22 (AU$0.66) | AU$3.75 | - 82% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | E£ 57 (AU$1.74) | AU$7 | - 76% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | E£ 352 (AU$11) | AU$21 | - 49% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | E£ 33 (AU$1.01) | AU$3.90 | - 74% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | E£ 35 (AU$1.08) | AU$3.17 | - 66% | |
| Housing | - 83% | |||
| Housing in Egypt is 83% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Egypt | Australia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | E£ 20,121 (AU$614) | AU$4,485 | - 86% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | E£ 14,467 (AU$442) | AU$3,020 | - 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | E£ 1,898 (AU$58) | AU$297 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | E£ 13,835 (AU$422) | AU$2,739 | - 85% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | E£ 7,274 (AU$222) | AU$2,043 | - 89% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | E£ 1,109 (AU$34) | AU$198 | - 83% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | E£ 449 (AU$14) | AU$73 | - 81% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | E£ 12,893 (AU$393) | AU$649 | - 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | E£ 10,312 (AU$315) | AU$266 | + 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | E£ 270 (AU$8) | AU$15 | - 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | E£ 265 (AU$8) | AU$42 | - 81% | |
| Clothes | - 33% | |||
| Clothes in Egypt is 33% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Egypt | Australia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | E£ 1,744 (AU$53) | AU$124 | - 57% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | E£ 2,352 (AU$72) | AU$93 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | E£ 4,736 (AU$145) | AU$168 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | E£ 2,631 (AU$80) | AU$185 | - 57% | |
| Transportation | - 71% | |||
| Transportation in Egypt is 71% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Egypt | Australia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | E£ 1,769,220 (AU$53,996) | AU$39,236 | + 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | E£ 13 (AU$0.40) | AU$1.99 | - 80% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | E£ 539 (AU$16) | AU$174 | - 91% | |
| Personal Care | - 53% | |||
| Personal Care in Egypt is 53% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Egypt | Australia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | E£ 110 (AU$3.36) | AU$8 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | E£ 182 (AU$5.55) | AU$23 | - 76% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | E£ 497 (AU$15) | AU$86 | - 82% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | E£ 116 (AU$3.54) | AU$7 | - 53% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | E£ 162 (AU$4.93) | AU$6 | - 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | E£ 180 (AU$5.51) | AU$10 | - 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | E£ 160 (AU$4.88) | AU$4.60 | + 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | E£ 55 (AU$1.68) | AU$4.36 | - 62% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | E£ 133 (AU$4.05) | AU$38 | - 89% | |
| Entertainment | - 75% | |||
| Entertainment in Egypt is 75% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Egypt | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | E£ 792 (AU$24) | AU$75 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | E£ 308 (AU$9) | AU$46 | - 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | E£ 1,440 (AU$44) | AU$297 | - 85% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | E£ 1,011 (AU$31) | AU$129 | - 76% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | E£ 391 (AU$12) | AU$21 | - 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | E£ 77 (AU$2.34) | AU$5.21 | - 55% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | E£ 71 (AU$2.18) | AU$12 | - 81% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | E£ 25,069 (AU$765) | AU$891 | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | E£ 2.00 (AU$0.06) | AU$0.65 | - 91% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | E£ 931 (AU$28) | AU$89 | - 68% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | E£ 84 (AU$2.57) | AU$45 | - 94% | |
| TOTAL | - 73% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 08, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 3,860 prices entered by 441 different people.
Cost of living in Egypt is 73% cheaper than in Australia
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