- Cost of Living
- Egypt
- Bangladesh
- Comparison
Cost of living in Egypt compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | - 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Egypt is 21% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | E£ 149 (Taka 704) | Taka 302 | + 133% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | E£ 69 (Taka 324) | Taka 414 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | E£ 39 (Taka 185) | Taka 159 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | E£ 14 (Taka 67) | Taka 74 | - 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | E£ 22 (Taka 102) | Taka 96 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | E£ 10 (Taka 47) | Taka 60 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | E£ 32 (Taka 152) | Taka 368 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | E£ 25 (Taka 119) | Taka 145 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | E£ 6 (Taka 30) | Taka 23 | + 31% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | E£ 21 (Taka 101) | Taka 276 | - 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | E£ 162 (Taka 766) | Taka 2,525 | - 70% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | E£ 12 (Taka 58) | Taka 98 | - 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | E£ 5.94 (Taka 28) | Taka 44 | - 37% | |
| Housing | - 26% | |||
| Housing in Egypt is 26% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | E£ 8,237 (Taka 38,830) | Taka 46,373 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | E£ 4,751 (Taka 22,398) | Taka 33,623 | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | E£ 893 (Taka 4,210) | Taka 4,624 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | E£ 5,885 (Taka 27,741) | Taka 38,672 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | E£ 3,601 (Taka 16,974) | Taka 23,451 | - 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | E£ 594 (Taka 2,800) | Taka 4,030 | - 31% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | E£ 252 (Taka 1,188) | Taka 2,183 | - 46% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | E£ 6,202 (Taka 29,237) | Taka 43,433 | - 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | E£ 3,087 (Taka 14,552) | Taka 17,716 | - 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | E£ 91 (Taka 428) | Taka 302 | + 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | E£ 88 (Taka 414) | Taka 517 | - 20% | |
| Clothes | + 70% | |||
| Clothes in Egypt is 70% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | E£ 930 (Taka 4,385) | Taka 2,361 | + 86% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | E£ 824 (Taka 3,883) | Taka 2,386 | + 63% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | E£ 1,911 (Taka 9,009) | Taka 4,358 | + 107% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | E£ 1,232 (Taka 5,809) | Taka 3,865 | + 50% | |
| Transportation | - 27% | |||
| Transportation in Egypt is 27% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | E£ 460,034 (Taka 2,168,653) | Taka 2,863,950 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | E£ 5.61 (Taka 26) | Taka 92 | - 71% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | E£ 397 (Taka 1,870) | Taka 2,188 | - 15% | |
| Personal Care | - 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Egypt is 15% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | E£ 37 (Taka 175) | Taka 283 | - 38% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | E£ 79 (Taka 372) | Taka 492 | - 24% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | E£ 253 (Taka 1,195) | Taka 1,257 | - 5% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | E£ 51 (Taka 241) | Taka 328 | - 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | E£ 52 (Taka 245) | Taka 279 | - 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | E£ 46 (Taka 216) | Taka 318 | - 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | E£ 20 (Taka 95) | Taka 87 | + 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | E£ 21 (Taka 98) | Taka 116 | - 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | E£ 64 (Taka 302) | Taka 314 | - 4% | |
| Entertainment | - 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Egypt is 12% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | E£ 322 (Taka 1,520) | Taka 1,543 | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | E£ 129 (Taka 608) | Taka 744 | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | E£ 681 (Taka 3,210) | Taka 4,335 | - 26% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | E£ 501 (Taka 2,364) | Taka 5,081 | - 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | E£ 91 (Taka 428) | Taka 698 | - 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | E£ 39 (Taka 182) | Taka 323 | - 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | E£ 56 (Taka 265) | Taka 482 | - 45% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | E£ 10,910 (Taka 51,430) | Taka 35,756 | + 44% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | E£ 4.61 (Taka 22) | Taka 22 | + 1% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | E£ 776 (Taka 3,656) | Taka 3,020 | + 21% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | E£ 35 (Taka 165) | Taka 231 | - 29% | |
| TOTAL | - 18% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
4.714
BDT
/
EGP
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 5,569 prices entered by 685 different people.
Cost of living in Egypt is 18% cheaper than in Bangladesh
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