- 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£ 141 (Taka 664) | Taka 333 | + 99% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | E£ 67 (Taka 316) | Taka 409 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | E£ 40 (Taka 188) | Taka 157 | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | E£ 14 (Taka 66) | Taka 74 | - 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | E£ 21 (Taka 97) | Taka 96 | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | E£ 11 (Taka 51) | Taka 61 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | E£ 30 (Taka 140) | Taka 371 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | E£ 25 (Taka 116) | Taka 145 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | E£ 7 (Taka 31) | Taka 23 | + 35% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | E£ 21 (Taka 99) | Taka 277 | - 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | E£ 150 (Taka 709) | Taka 2,546 | - 72% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | E£ 12 (Taka 57) | Taka 98 | - 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | E£ 5.98 (Taka 28) | Taka 42 | - 33% | |
| Housing | - 25% | |||
| Housing in Egypt is 25% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | E£ 7,931 (Taka 37,423) | Taka 43,458 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | E£ 4,632 (Taka 21,857) | Taka 29,565 | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | E£ 990 (Taka 4,670) | Taka 4,531 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | E£ 5,225 (Taka 24,656) | Taka 38,416 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | E£ 3,100 (Taka 14,625) | Taka 21,466 | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | E£ 590 (Taka 2,785) | Taka 4,037 | - 31% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | E£ 275 (Taka 1,295) | Taka 2,049 | - 37% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | E£ 6,069 (Taka 28,637) | Taka 43,047 | - 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | E£ 2,894 (Taka 13,657) | Taka 17,643 | - 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | E£ 86 (Taka 406) | Taka 302 | + 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | E£ 92 (Taka 435) | Taka 484 | - 10% | |
| Clothes | + 64% | |||
| Clothes in Egypt is 64% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | E£ 961 (Taka 4,537) | Taka 2,256 | + 101% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | E£ 759 (Taka 3,582) | Taka 2,451 | + 46% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | E£ 1,971 (Taka 9,301) | Taka 4,339 | + 114% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | E£ 1,420 (Taka 6,701) | Taka 3,732 | + 80% | |
| 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£ 461,035 (Taka 2,175,412) | Taka 2,721,140 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | E£ 5.07 (Taka 24) | Taka 94 | - 75% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | E£ 316 (Taka 1,490) | Taka 1,731 | - 14% | |
| Personal Care | - 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Egypt is 11% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | E£ 42 (Taka 197) | Taka 257 | - 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | E£ 83 (Taka 391) | Taka 362 | + 8% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | E£ 253 (Taka 1,192) | Taka 1,258 | - 5% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | E£ 57 (Taka 271) | Taka 431 | - 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | E£ 51 (Taka 239) | Taka 255 | - 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | E£ 46 (Taka 215) | Taka 301 | - 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | E£ 19 (Taka 88) | Taka 85 | + 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | E£ 19 (Taka 89) | Taka 104 | - 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | E£ 61 (Taka 287) | Taka 326 | - 12% | |
| Entertainment | + 81% | |||
| Entertainment in Egypt is 81% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | E£ 311 (Taka 1,467) | Taka 994 | + 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | E£ 128 (Taka 606) | Taka 765 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | E£ 793 (Taka 3,744) | Taka 2,781 | + 35% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | E£ 478 (Taka 2,257) | Taka 2,668 | - 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | E£ 97 (Taka 457) | Taka 698 | - 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | E£ 37 (Taka 177) | Taka 268 | - 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | E£ 55 (Taka 262) | Taka 555 | - 53% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | E£ 11,835 (Taka 55,842) | Taka 35,756 | + 56% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | E£ 17 (Taka 81) | Taka 11 | + 621% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | E£ 705 (Taka 3,328) | Taka 3,613 | - 8% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | E£ 33 (Taka 155) | Taka 237 | - 34% | |
| TOTAL | - 3% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
4.719
BDT
/
EGP
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 5,494 prices entered by 684 different people.
Cost of living in Egypt is about the same as in Bangladesh
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