Cost of living in Egypt compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | - 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Egypt is 16% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | E£ 128 (Taka 685) | Taka 291 | + 135% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | E£ 73 (Taka 394) | Taka 389 | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | E£ 43 (Taka 229) | Taka 167 | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | E£ 15 (Taka 83) | Taka 82 | + 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | E£ 20 (Taka 106) | Taka 117 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | E£ 9 (Taka 46) | Taka 52 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | E£ 43 (Taka 229) | Taka 411 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | E£ 24 (Taka 127) | Taka 187 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | E£ 8 (Taka 42) | Taka 25 | + 68% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | E£ 24 (Taka 128) | Taka 426 | - 70% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | E£ 168 (Taka 904) | Taka 1,811 | - 50% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | E£ 13 (Taka 70) | Taka 103 | - 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | E£ 7 (Taka 37) | Taka 42 | - 12% | |
| Housing | - 13% | |||
| Housing in Egypt is 13% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | E£ 9,581 (Taka 51,465) | Taka 44,860 | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | E£ 4,820 (Taka 25,889) | Taka 27,492 | - 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | E£ 687 (Taka 3,688) | Taka 4,489 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | E£ 6,245 (Taka 33,543) | Taka 35,020 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | E£ 3,546 (Taka 19,045) | Taka 18,135 | + 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | E£ 699 (Taka 3,752) | Taka 3,942 | - 5% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | E£ 201 (Taka 1,079) | Taka 1,249 | - 14% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | E£ 5,334 (Taka 28,649) | Taka 35,260 | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | E£ 2,705 (Taka 14,529) | Taka 12,829 | + 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | E£ 75 (Taka 402) | Taka 339 | + 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | E£ 61 (Taka 326) | Taka 1,289 | - 75% | |
| Clothes | + 114% | |||
| Clothes in Egypt is 114% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | E£ 689 (Taka 3,703) | Taka 1,787 | + 107% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | E£ 769 (Taka 4,132) | Taka 1,819 | + 127% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | E£ 1,889 (Taka 10,148) | Taka 4,721 | + 115% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | E£ 963 (Taka 5,172) | Taka 3,784 | + 37% | |
| Transportation | - 20% | |||
| Transportation in Egypt is 20% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | E£ 406,747 (Taka 2,184,783) | Taka 2,383,780 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | E£ 7 (Taka 39) | Taka 94 | - 59% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | E£ 392 (Taka 2,107) | Taka 2,576 | - 18% | |
| Personal Care | + 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Egypt is about the same as in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | E£ 51 (Taka 274) | Taka 189 | + 46% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | E£ 64 (Taka 343) | Taka 588 | - 42% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | E£ 281 (Taka 1,510) | Taka 914 | + 65% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | E£ 99 (Taka 533) | Taka 560 | - 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | E£ 43 (Taka 230) | Taka 256 | - 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | E£ 44 (Taka 235) | Taka 340 | - 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | E£ 23 (Taka 125) | Taka 87 | + 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | E£ 25 (Taka 136) | Taka 102 | + 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | E£ 70 (Taka 374) | Taka 232 | + 61% | |
| Entertainment | + 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Egypt is 24% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | E£ 405 (Taka 2,174) | Taka 1,040 | + 109% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | E£ 155 (Taka 833) | Taka 886 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | E£ 1,080 (Taka 5,802) | Taka 2,026 | + 186% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | E£ 560 (Taka 3,007) | Taka 2,404 | + 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | E£ 80 (Taka 429) | Taka 1,227 | - 65% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | E£ 36 (Taka 193) | Taka 393 | - 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | E£ 46 (Taka 246) | Taka 526 | - 53% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | E£ 9,726 (Taka 52,243) | Taka 35,756 | + 46% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | E£ 1.54 (Taka 8) | Taka 1.70 | + 387% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | E£ 495 (Taka 2,661) | Taka 1,895 | + 40% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | E£ 40 (Taka 214) | Taka 277 | - 23% | |
| TOTAL | - 4% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,816 prices entered by 343 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 26, 2020.
Exchange rate:
5.371
BDT
/
EGP
Cost of living in Egypt is 4% cheaper than in Bangladesh
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