Cost of living in Egypt compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | - 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Egypt is 18% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Egypt | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | E£ 267 (Taka 630) | Taka 271 | + 133% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | E£ 207 (Taka 487) | Taka 553 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | E£ 119 (Taka 280) | Taka 211 | + 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | E£ 45 (Taka 105) | Taka 92 | + 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | E£ 74 (Taka 173) | Taka 154 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | E£ 17 (Taka 41) | Taka 88 | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | E£ 96 (Taka 225) | Taka 475 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | E£ 71 (Taka 169) | Taka 301 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | E£ 22 (Taka 52) | Taka 59 | - 11% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | E£ 57 (Taka 134) | Taka 427 | - 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | E£ 352 (Taka 830) | Taka 1,479 | - 44% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | E£ 36 (Taka 85) | Taka 137 | - 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | E£ 34 (Taka 81) | Taka 77 | + 4% | |
| Housing | + 2% | |||
| Housing in Egypt is about the same as in Bangladesh | ||||
| Egypt | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | E£ 21,037 (Taka 49,583) | Taka 38,619 | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | E£ 13,877 (Taka 32,705) | Taka 21,828 | + 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | E£ 1,679 (Taka 3,957) | Taka 5,017 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | E£ 12,247 (Taka 28,863) | Taka 25,126 | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | E£ 7,319 (Taka 17,249) | Taka 15,134 | + 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | E£ 1,059 (Taka 2,497) | Taka 10,000 | - 75% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | E£ 419 (Taka 988) | Taka 1,412 | - 30% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | E£ 12,777 (Taka 30,115) | Taka 44,973 | - 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | E£ 7,499 (Taka 17,675) | Taka 9,570 | + 85% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | E£ 266 (Taka 627) | Taka 533 | + 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | E£ 153 (Taka 360) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 115% | |||
| Clothes in Egypt is 115% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Egypt | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | E£ 1,872 (Taka 4,413) | Taka 2,114 | + 109% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | E£ 2,299 (Taka 5,418) | Taka 2,450 | + 121% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | E£ 4,998 (Taka 11,779) | Taka 4,870 | + 142% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | E£ 2,649 (Taka 6,244) | Taka 4,397 | + 42% | |
| Transportation | - 25% | |||
| Transportation in Egypt is 25% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Egypt | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | E£ 1,766,880 (Taka 4,164,317) | Taka 3,757,380 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | E£ 13 (Taka 32) | Taka 118 | - 73% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | E£ 541 (Taka 1,276) | Taka 2,408 | - 47% | |
| Personal Care | - 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Egypt is 35% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Egypt | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | E£ 110 (Taka 260) | Taka 836 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | E£ 182 (Taka 429) | Taka 682 | - 37% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | E£ 507 (Taka 1,195) | Taka 1,500 | - 20% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | E£ 116 (Taka 273) | Taka 360 | - 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | E£ 134 (Taka 316) | Taka 411 | - 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | E£ 119 (Taka 280) | Taka 625 | - 55% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | E£ 57 (Taka 135) | Taka 102 | + 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | E£ 46 (Taka 108) | Taka 129 | - 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | E£ 147 (Taka 347) | Taka 380 | - 9% | |
| Entertainment | - 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Egypt is 9% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Egypt | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | E£ 813 (Taka 1,916) | Taka 1,745 | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | E£ 323 (Taka 762) | Taka 1,011 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | E£ 1,428 (Taka 3,365) | Taka 3,000 | + 12% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | E£ 993 (Taka 2,340) | Taka 3,597 | - 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | E£ 314 (Taka 741) | Taka 1,519 | - 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | E£ 78 (Taka 184) | Taka 253 | - 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | E£ 109 (Taka 257) | Taka 515 | - 50% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | E£ 25,069 (Taka 59,085) | Taka 35,756 | + 65% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | E£ 2.00 (Taka 4.71) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | E£ 984 (Taka 2,319) | Taka 2,365 | - 2% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | E£ 86 (Taka 203) | Taka 328 | - 38% | |
| TOTAL | - 10% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 13, 2024.
Exchange rate:
2.357
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EGP
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,549 prices entered by 322 different people.
Cost of living in Egypt is 10% cheaper than in Bangladesh
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