Cost of living in Egypt compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | - 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Egypt is 14% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | E£ 103 (Taka 554) | Taka 231 | + 140% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | E£ 74 (Taka 402) | Taka 357 | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | E£ 44 (Taka 237) | Taka 181 | + 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | E£ 17 (Taka 91) | Taka 75 | + 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | E£ 20 (Taka 107) | Taka 108 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | E£ 7 (Taka 36) | Taka 62 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | E£ 39 (Taka 209) | Taka 550 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | E£ 24 (Taka 132) | Taka 160 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | E£ 7 (Taka 39) | Taka 30 | + 30% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | E£ 31 (Taka 165) | Taka 464 | - 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | E£ 177 (Taka 957) | Taka 1,510 | - 37% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | E£ 15 (Taka 81) | Taka 103 | - 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | E£ 7 (Taka 36) | Taka 41 | - 11% | |
| Housing | - 30% | |||
| Housing in Egypt is 30% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | E£ 9,026 (Taka 48,734) | Taka 66,410 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | E£ 4,592 (Taka 24,792) | Taka 36,585 | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | E£ 671 (Taka 3,620) | Taka 4,183 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | E£ 5,440 (Taka 29,371) | Taka 38,399 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | E£ 3,360 (Taka 18,143) | Taka 24,220 | - 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | E£ 501 (Taka 2,703) | Taka 4,012 | - 33% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | E£ 166 (Taka 897) | Taka 1,158 | - 23% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | E£ 4,544 (Taka 24,536) | Taka 36,354 | - 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | E£ 2,125 (Taka 11,473) | Taka 15,726 | - 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | E£ 101 (Taka 546) | Taka 332 | + 64% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | E£ 35 (Taka 190) | Taka 852 | - 78% | |
| Clothes | + 98% | |||
| Clothes in Egypt is 98% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | E£ 917 (Taka 4,951) | Taka 2,028 | + 144% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | E£ 848 (Taka 4,580) | Taka 2,375 | + 93% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | E£ 2,121 (Taka 11,454) | Taka 6,087 | + 88% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | E£ 1,289 (Taka 6,962) | Taka 4,139 | + 68% | |
| Transportation | - 32% | |||
| Transportation in Egypt is 32% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | E£ 395,100 (Taka 2,133,286) | Taka 2,957,960 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | E£ 8 (Taka 43) | Taka 93 | - 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | E£ 312 (Taka 1,687) | Taka 2,572 | - 34% | |
| Personal Care | - 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Egypt is about the same as in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | E£ 39 (Taka 209) | Taka 147 | + 42% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | E£ 62 (Taka 333) | Taka 576 | - 42% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | E£ 237 (Taka 1,278) | Taka 1,109 | + 15% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | E£ 131 (Taka 708) | Taka 406 | + 74% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | E£ 42 (Taka 227) | Taka 237 | - 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | E£ 31 (Taka 169) | Taka 405 | - 58% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | E£ 24 (Taka 130) | Taka 86 | + 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | E£ 27 (Taka 145) | Taka 114 | + 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | E£ 69 (Taka 374) | Taka 240 | + 56% | |
| Entertainment | + 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Egypt is 16% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | E£ 328 (Taka 1,773) | Taka 1,140 | + 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | E£ 175 (Taka 945) | Taka 913 | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | E£ 605 (Taka 3,265) | Taka 2,331 | + 40% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | E£ 432 (Taka 2,334) | Taka 2,046 | + 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | E£ 75 (Taka 407) | Taka 1,157 | - 65% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | E£ 38 (Taka 206) | Taka 302 | - 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | E£ 68 (Taka 367) | Taka 600 | - 39% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | E£ 9,759 (Taka 52,691) | Taka 35,756 | + 47% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | E£ 1.39 (Taka 8) | Taka 2.30 | + 227% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | E£ 429 (Taka 2,316) | Taka 1,613 | + 44% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | E£ 43 (Taka 231) | Taka 269 | - 14% | |
| TOTAL | - 14% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,471 prices entered by 418 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 20, 2021.
Exchange rate:
5.399
BDT
/
EGP
Cost of living in Egypt is 14% cheaper than in Bangladesh
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