Cost of living in Egypt compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | - 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Egypt is 22% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Egypt | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | E£ 78 (Taka 430) | Taka 281 | + 53% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | E£ 87 (Taka 481) | Taka 397 | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | E£ 39 (Taka 214) | Taka 233 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | E£ 15 (Taka 85) | Taka 86 | - 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | E£ 22 (Taka 121) | Taka 110 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | E£ 6 (Taka 35) | Taka 57 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | E£ 28 (Taka 152) | Taka 371 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | E£ 25 (Taka 138) | Taka 185 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | E£ 6 (Taka 35) | Taka 26 | + 32% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | E£ 27 (Taka 147) | Taka 489 | - 70% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | E£ 153 (Taka 842) | Taka 1,518 | - 45% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | E£ 16 (Taka 91) | Taka 109 | - 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | E£ 10 (Taka 53) | Taka 46 | + 15% | |
| Housing | + 15% | |||
| Housing in Egypt is 15% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Egypt | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | E£ 7,574 (Taka 41,675) | Taka 35,010 | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | E£ 4,715 (Taka 25,945) | Taka 20,341 | + 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | E£ 849 (Taka 4,672) | Taka 3,984 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | E£ 4,270 (Taka 23,496) | Taka 26,136 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | E£ 2,411 (Taka 13,266) | Taka 16,632 | - 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | E£ 399 (Taka 2,197) | Taka 2,826 | - 22% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | E£ 267 (Taka 1,467) | Taka 913 | + 61% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | E£ 4,946 (Taka 27,213) | Taka 37,121 | - 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | E£ 3,056 (Taka 16,814) | Taka 14,580 | + 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | E£ 119 (Taka 655) | Taka 413 | + 59% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | E£ 61 (Taka 338) | Taka 226 | + 49% | |
| Clothes | + 154% | |||
| Clothes in Egypt is 154% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Egypt | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | E£ 817 (Taka 4,498) | Taka 1,323 | + 240% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | E£ 857 (Taka 4,713) | Taka 1,678 | + 181% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | E£ 2,007 (Taka 11,041) | Taka 4,600 | + 140% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | E£ 1,067 (Taka 5,869) | Taka 5,408 | + 9% | |
| Transportation | - 13% | |||
| Transportation in Egypt is 13% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Egypt | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | E£ 421,976 (Taka 2,321,739) | Taka 2,457,360 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | E£ 8 (Taka 43) | Taka 86 | - 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | E£ 201 (Taka 1,105) | Taka 1,146 | - 4% | |
| Personal Care | - 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Egypt is 37% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Egypt | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | E£ 33 (Taka 182) | Taka 296 | - 38% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | E£ 84 (Taka 460) | Taka 1,395 | - 67% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | E£ 290 (Taka 1,593) | Taka 1,191 | + 34% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | E£ 48 (Taka 264) | Taka 498 | - 47% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | E£ 35 (Taka 191) | Taka 208 | - 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | E£ 46 (Taka 253) | Taka 451 | - 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | E£ 17 (Taka 92) | Taka 177 | - 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | E£ 27 (Taka 150) | Taka 206 | - 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | E£ 68 (Taka 376) | Taka 307 | + 23% | |
| Entertainment | + 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Egypt is 41% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Egypt | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | E£ 439 (Taka 2,417) | Taka 1,410 | + 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | E£ 177 (Taka 971) | Taka 801 | + 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | E£ 3,782 (Taka 20,811) | Taka 1,939 | + 973% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | E£ 416 (Taka 2,290) | Taka 2,520 | - 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | E£ 206 (Taka 1,135) | Taka 1,328 | - 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | E£ 33 (Taka 183) | Taka 393 | - 53% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | E£ 49 (Taka 268) | Taka 649 | - 59% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | E£ 12,000 (Taka 66,025) | Taka 35,756 | + 85% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | E£ 0.84 (Taka 4.65) | Taka 2.19 | + 112% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | E£ 473 (Taka 2,602) | Taka 1,057 | + 146% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | E£ 46 (Taka 254) | Taka 259 | - 2% | |
| TOTAL | + 2% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,109 prices entered by 271 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 15, 2022.
Exchange rate:
5.502
BDT
/
EGP
Cost of living in Egypt is about the same as in Bangladesh
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