Cost of living in Egypt compared to Bahamas
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| Food | - 78% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Egypt is 78% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Egypt | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | E£ 189 (B$6) | B$26 | - 76% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | E£ 115 (B$3.73) | B$9 | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | E£ 89 (B$2.88) | B$14 | - 80% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | E£ 25 (B$0.82) | B$6.00 | - 86% | |
| 12 eggs, large | E£ 44 (B$1.44) | B$6.00 | - 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | E£ 15 (B$0.48) | B$4.07 | - 88% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | E£ 69 (B$2.23) | B$5.04 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | E£ 30 (B$0.97) | B$8 | - 88% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | E£ 10 (B$0.34) | B$1.32 | - 75% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | E£ 33 (B$1.06) | B$4.19 | - 75% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | E£ 366 (B$12) | B$15 | - 21% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | E£ 17 (B$0.55) | B$4.64 | - 88% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | E£ 11 (B$0.36) | B$3.85 | - 91% | |
| Housing | - 87% | |||
| Housing in Egypt is 87% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Egypt | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | E£ 9,890 (B$321) | B$2,744 | - 88% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | E£ 4,855 (B$158) | B$1,697 | - 91% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | E£ 1,252 (B$41) | B$355 | - 89% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | E£ 5,502 (B$179) | B$2,091 | - 91% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | E£ 3,106 (B$101) | B$754 | - 87% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | E£ 814 (B$26) | B$219 | - 88% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | E£ 199 (B$6) | B$49 | - 87% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | E£ 6,574 (B$213) | B$716 | - 70% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | E£ 3,753 (B$122) | B$256 | - 52% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | E£ 139 (B$4.50) | B$11 | - 59% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | E£ 99 (B$3.23) | B$15 | - 78% | |
| Clothes | - 49% | |||
| Clothes in Egypt is 49% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Egypt | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | E£ 602 (B$20) | B$100 | - 80% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | E£ 1,528 (B$50) | B$74 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | E£ 1,946 (B$63) | B$150 | - 58% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | E£ 1,019 (B$33) | B$110 | - 70% | |
| Transportation | - 36% | |||
| Transportation in Egypt is 36% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Egypt | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | E£ 743,301 (B$24,136) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | E£ 10 (B$0.32) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | E£ 569 (B$18) | B$56 | - 67% | |
| Personal Care | - 85% | |||
| Personal Care in Egypt is 85% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Egypt | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | E£ 36 (B$1.15) | B$5.71 | - 80% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | E£ 87 (B$2.84) | B$23 | - 88% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | E£ 299 (B$10) | B$114 | - 92% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | E£ 65 (B$2.10) | B$8 | - 73% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | E£ 69 (B$2.23) | B$10 | - 78% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | E£ 73 (B$2.36) | B$14 | - 83% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | E£ 30 (B$0.97) | B$6.00 | - 84% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | E£ 26 (B$0.84) | B$8 | - 89% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | E£ 76 (B$2.47) | B$20 | - 88% | |
| Entertainment | - 78% | |||
| Entertainment in Egypt is 78% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Egypt | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | E£ 350 (B$11) | B$92 | - 88% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | E£ 206 (B$7) | B$60 | - 89% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | E£ 698 (B$23) | B$43 | - 48% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | E£ 670 (B$22) | B$150 | - 85% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | E£ 136 (B$4.42) | B$24 | - 82% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | E£ 49 (B$1.61) | B$4.88 | - 67% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | E£ 71 (B$2.32) | B$7 | - 66% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | E£ 16,963 (B$551) | B$1,200 | - 54% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | E£ 5.12 (B$0.17) | B$0.73 | - 77% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | E£ 808 (B$26) | B$113 | - 77% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | E£ 49 (B$1.59) | B$10 | - 84% | |
| TOTAL | - 73% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 01, 2023.
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Cost of living in Egypt is 73% cheaper than in Bahamas
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