- Cost of Living
- Egypt
- Bangladesh
- Comparison
Cost of living in Egypt compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | - 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Egypt is 30% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | E£ 139 (Taka 651) | Taka 379 | + 72% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | E£ 69 (Taka 322) | Taka 426 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | E£ 38 (Taka 180) | Taka 223 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | E£ 14 (Taka 68) | Taka 75 | - 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | E£ 21 (Taka 100) | Taka 102 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | E£ 10 (Taka 48) | Taka 56 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | E£ 31 (Taka 148) | Taka 330 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | E£ 25 (Taka 116) | Taka 148 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | E£ 7 (Taka 34) | Taka 24 | + 38% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | E£ 22 (Taka 103) | Taka 318 | - 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | E£ 150 (Taka 702) | Taka 2,478 | - 72% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | E£ 13 (Taka 59) | Taka 101 | - 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | E£ 5.69 (Taka 27) | Taka 47 | - 43% | |
| Housing | - 22% | |||
| Housing in Egypt is 22% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | E£ 8,598 (Taka 40,359) | Taka 43,370 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | E£ 5,254 (Taka 24,661) | Taka 35,222 | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | E£ 880 (Taka 4,130) | Taka 3,522 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | E£ 5,801 (Taka 27,231) | Taka 46,238 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | E£ 3,965 (Taka 18,613) | Taka 24,863 | - 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | E£ 619 (Taka 2,906) | Taka 2,602 | + 12% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | E£ 234 (Taka 1,100) | Taka 1,743 | - 37% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | E£ 5,850 (Taka 27,462) | Taka 41,009 | - 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | E£ 2,926 (Taka 13,736) | Taka 14,235 | - 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | E£ 97 (Taka 454) | Taka 307 | + 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | E£ 91 (Taka 429) | Taka 549 | - 22% | |
| Clothes | + 61% | |||
| Clothes in Egypt is 61% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | E£ 902 (Taka 4,233) | Taka 2,195 | + 93% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | E£ 808 (Taka 3,792) | Taka 2,371 | + 60% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | E£ 1,787 (Taka 8,389) | Taka 4,982 | + 68% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | E£ 947 (Taka 4,444) | Taka 3,904 | + 14% | |
| Transportation | - 21% | |||
| Transportation in Egypt is 21% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | E£ 438,533 (Taka 2,058,472) | Taka 2,739,980 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | E£ 6 (Taka 29) | Taka 88 | - 67% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | E£ 491 (Taka 2,307) | Taka 2,280 | + 1% | |
| Personal Care | - 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Egypt is 16% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | E£ 37 (Taka 175) | Taka 300 | - 42% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | E£ 74 (Taka 346) | Taka 540 | - 36% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | E£ 287 (Taka 1,345) | Taka 1,213 | + 11% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | E£ 60 (Taka 282) | Taka 339 | - 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | E£ 50 (Taka 237) | Taka 312 | - 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | E£ 49 (Taka 230) | Taka 361 | - 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | E£ 26 (Taka 123) | Taka 91 | + 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | E£ 21 (Taka 100) | Taka 107 | - 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | E£ 72 (Taka 336) | Taka 308 | + 9% | |
| Entertainment | - 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Egypt is 10% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | E£ 322 (Taka 1,511) | Taka 951 | + 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | E£ 133 (Taka 623) | Taka 760 | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | E£ 797 (Taka 3,741) | Taka 2,046 | + 83% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | E£ 528 (Taka 2,478) | Taka 2,831 | - 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | E£ 95 (Taka 444) | Taka 1,364 | - 67% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | E£ 40 (Taka 186) | Taka 300 | - 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | E£ 40 (Taka 186) | Taka 501 | - 63% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | E£ 10,146 (Taka 47,623) | Taka 35,756 | + 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | E£ 3.42 (Taka 16) | Taka 22 | - 28% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | E£ 735 (Taka 3,449) | Taka 2,792 | + 24% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | E£ 37 (Taka 174) | Taka 232 | - 25% | |
| TOTAL | - 17% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2019.
Exchange rate:
4.694
BDT
/
EGP
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 5,022 prices entered by 647 different people.
Cost of living in Egypt is 17% cheaper than in Bangladesh
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