- Cost of Living
- Egypt
- Bangladesh
- Comparison
Cost of living in Egypt compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | - 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Egypt is 24% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | E£ 146 (Taka 680) | Taka 328 | + 108% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | E£ 70 (Taka 326) | Taka 415 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | E£ 39 (Taka 181) | Taka 169 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | E£ 14 (Taka 68) | Taka 74 | - 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | E£ 22 (Taka 102) | Taka 97 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | E£ 11 (Taka 50) | Taka 63 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | E£ 33 (Taka 152) | Taka 359 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | E£ 26 (Taka 120) | Taka 146 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | E£ 7 (Taka 32) | Taka 24 | + 37% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | E£ 22 (Taka 104) | Taka 304 | - 66% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | E£ 152 (Taka 712) | Taka 2,421 | - 71% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | E£ 13 (Taka 59) | Taka 101 | - 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | E£ 5.73 (Taka 27) | Taka 44 | - 39% | |
| Housing | - 22% | |||
| Housing in Egypt is 22% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | E£ 8,335 (Taka 38,948) | Taka 40,945 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | E£ 5,159 (Taka 24,105) | Taka 32,498 | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | E£ 908 (Taka 4,243) | Taka 3,873 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | E£ 6,098 (Taka 28,494) | Taka 42,062 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | E£ 3,794 (Taka 17,729) | Taka 24,788 | - 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | E£ 610 (Taka 2,852) | Taka 3,366 | - 15% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | E£ 251 (Taka 1,171) | Taka 2,008 | - 42% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | E£ 6,021 (Taka 28,132) | Taka 43,783 | - 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | E£ 3,030 (Taka 14,159) | Taka 14,583 | - 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | E£ 102 (Taka 475) | Taka 292 | + 63% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | E£ 91 (Taka 426) | Taka 606 | - 30% | |
| Clothes | + 54% | |||
| Clothes in Egypt is 54% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | E£ 874 (Taka 4,086) | Taka 2,177 | + 88% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | E£ 761 (Taka 3,556) | Taka 2,485 | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | E£ 1,862 (Taka 8,701) | Taka 4,501 | + 93% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | E£ 1,123 (Taka 5,249) | Taka 3,784 | + 39% | |
| 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£ 444,807 (Taka 2,078,385) | Taka 3,124,930 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | E£ 5.87 (Taka 27) | Taka 92 | - 70% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | E£ 435 (Taka 2,031) | Taka 2,504 | - 19% | |
| Personal Care | - 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Egypt is 10% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | E£ 41 (Taka 190) | Taka 297 | - 36% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | E£ 74 (Taka 348) | Taka 476 | - 27% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | E£ 334 (Taka 1,560) | Taka 1,238 | + 26% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | E£ 60 (Taka 280) | Taka 370 | - 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | E£ 50 (Taka 232) | Taka 304 | - 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | E£ 52 (Taka 243) | Taka 344 | - 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | E£ 26 (Taka 120) | Taka 90 | + 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | E£ 20 (Taka 96) | Taka 110 | - 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | E£ 70 (Taka 326) | Taka 326 | + 0% | |
| Entertainment | - 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Egypt is 13% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | E£ 329 (Taka 1,538) | Taka 1,455 | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | E£ 134 (Taka 627) | Taka 756 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | E£ 728 (Taka 3,400) | Taka 2,663 | + 28% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | E£ 524 (Taka 2,448) | Taka 4,971 | - 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | E£ 91 (Taka 426) | Taka 1,315 | - 68% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | E£ 42 (Taka 195) | Taka 516 | - 62% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | E£ 43 (Taka 200) | Taka 564 | - 65% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | E£ 10,473 (Taka 48,935) | Taka 35,756 | + 37% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | E£ 4.68 (Taka 22) | Taka 21 | + 5% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | E£ 820 (Taka 3,833) | Taka 2,557 | + 50% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | E£ 37 (Taka 171) | Taka 228 | - 25% | |
| TOTAL | - 20% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
4.673
BDT
/
EGP
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 5,306 prices entered by 660 different people.
Cost of living in Egypt is 20% cheaper than in Bangladesh
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