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£ 166 (Taka 590) | Taka 350 | + 68% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | E£ 112 (Taka 399) | Taka 507 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | E£ 73 (Taka 261) | Taka 210 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | E£ 26 (Taka 91) | Taka 88 | + 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | E£ 40 (Taka 141) | Taka 129 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | E£ 9 (Taka 32) | Taka 90 | - 65% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | E£ 59 (Taka 211) | Taka 369 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | E£ 30 (Taka 105) | Taka 221 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | E£ 9 (Taka 31) | Taka 33 | - 6% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | E£ 36 (Taka 129) | Taka 386 | - 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | E£ 282 (Taka 1,000) | Taka 1,412 | - 29% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | E£ 17 (Taka 61) | Taka 110 | - 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | E£ 9 (Taka 31) | Taka 70 | - 56% | |
| Housing | - 29% | |||
| Housing in Egypt is 29% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Egypt | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | E£ 9,611 (Taka 34,103) | Taka 52,964 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | E£ 4,565 (Taka 16,198) | Taka 24,651 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | E£ 1,042 (Taka 3,697) | Taka 2,870 | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | E£ 5,537 (Taka 19,647) | Taka 34,158 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | E£ 3,106 (Taka 11,021) | Taka 20,892 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | E£ 814 (Taka 2,890) | Taka 2,246 | + 29% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | E£ 204 (Taka 722) | Taka 1,396 | - 48% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | E£ 6,805 (Taka 24,147) | Taka 35,407 | - 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | E£ 3,753 (Taka 13,318) | Taka 15,748 | - 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | E£ 139 (Taka 492) | Taka 491 | + 0% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | E£ 99 (Taka 353) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 42% | |||
| Clothes in Egypt is 42% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Egypt | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | E£ 712 (Taka 2,525) | Taka 2,970 | - 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | E£ 1,528 (Taka 5,421) | Taka 3,111 | + 74% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | E£ 1,946 (Taka 6,907) | Taka 6,985 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | E£ 1,019 (Taka 3,617) | Taka 4,408 | - 18% | |
| Transportation | - 26% | |||
| Transportation in Egypt is 26% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Egypt | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | E£ 738,184 (Taka 2,619,394) | Taka 3,754,770 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | E£ 10 (Taka 34) | Taka 111 | - 69% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | E£ 428 (Taka 1,520) | Taka 1,500 | + 1% | |
| Personal Care | - 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Egypt is 19% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Egypt | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | E£ 36 (Taka 126) | Taka 191 | - 34% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | E£ 87 (Taka 310) | Taka 436 | - 29% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | E£ 299 (Taka 1,060) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | E£ 65 (Taka 229) | Taka 487 | - 53% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | E£ 69 (Taka 244) | Taka 286 | - 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | E£ 73 (Taka 258) | Taka 502 | - 49% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | E£ 30 (Taka 106) | Taka 80 | + 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | E£ 26 (Taka 92) | Taka 212 | - 57% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | E£ 81 (Taka 289) | Taka 389 | - 26% | |
| Entertainment | + 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Egypt is 6% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Egypt | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | E£ 381 (Taka 1,351) | Taka 1,168 | + 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | E£ 204 (Taka 725) | Taka 858 | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | E£ 698 (Taka 2,476) | Taka 2,000 | + 24% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | E£ 742 (Taka 2,632) | Taka 2,051 | + 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | E£ 104 (Taka 369) | Taka 1,000 | - 63% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | E£ 54 (Taka 190) | Taka 215 | - 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | E£ 72 (Taka 257) | Taka 522 | - 51% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | E£ 16,963 (Taka 60,190) | Taka 35,756 | + 68% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | E£ 0.36 (Taka 1.27) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | E£ 665 (Taka 2,360) | Taka 1,760 | + 34% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | E£ 49 (Taka 174) | Taka 274 | - 37% | |
| TOTAL | - 17% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,850 prices entered by 408 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 30, 2023.
Exchange rate:
3.548
BDT
/
EGP
Cost of living in Egypt is 17% cheaper than in Bangladesh
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