Cost of living in Egypt compared to Barbados
Currency:
| Food | - 68% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Egypt is 68% cheaper than in Barbados | ||||
| Egypt | Barbados | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | E£ 118 (13 Bds$) | 30 Bds$ | - 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | E£ 93 (10 Bds$) | 21 Bds$ | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | E£ 45 (4.88 Bds$) | 18 Bds$ | - 72% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | E£ 17 (1.82 Bds$) | 8 Bds$ | - 77% | |
| 12 eggs, large | E£ 24 (2.63 Bds$) | 14 Bds$ | - 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | E£ 9 (0.95 Bds$) | 8 Bds$ | - 88% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | E£ 38 (4.16 Bds$) | 9 Bds$ | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | E£ 24 (2.64 Bds$) | 6 Bds$ | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | E£ 8 (0.81 Bds$) | 7 Bds$ | - 88% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | E£ 26 (2.86 Bds$) | 3.42 Bds$ | - 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | E£ 153 (17 Bds$) | 38 Bds$ | - 57% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | E£ 16 (1.73 Bds$) | 5.64 Bds$ | - 69% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | E£ 8 (0.85 Bds$) | 3.53 Bds$ | - 76% | |
| Housing | - 75% | |||
| Housing in Egypt is 75% cheaper than in Barbados | ||||
| Egypt | Barbados | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | E£ 8,802 (952 Bds$) | 2,823 Bds$ | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | E£ 4,589 (496 Bds$) | 1,487 Bds$ | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | E£ 891 (96 Bds$) | 400 Bds$ | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | E£ 4,547 (492 Bds$) | 4,000 Bds$ | - 88% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | E£ 2,508 (271 Bds$) | 1,750 Bds$ | - 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | E£ 592 (64 Bds$) | 297 Bds$ | - 78% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | E£ 239 (26 Bds$) | 80 Bds$ | - 68% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | E£ 4,780 (517 Bds$) | 1,000 Bds$ | - 48% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | E£ 2,519 (272 Bds$) | 700 Bds$ | - 61% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | E£ 133 (14 Bds$) | 19 Bds$ | - 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | E£ 44 (4.79 Bds$) | 10 Bds$ | - 52% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Egypt is about the same as in Barbados | ||||
| Egypt | Barbados | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | E£ 1,064 (115 Bds$) | 150 Bds$ | - 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | E£ 1,536 (166 Bds$) | 150 Bds$ | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | E£ 1,833 (198 Bds$) | 248 Bds$ | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | E£ 1,113 (120 Bds$) | 187 Bds$ | - 36% | |
| Transportation | - 32% | |||
| Transportation in Egypt is 32% cheaper than in Barbados | ||||
| Egypt | Barbados | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | E£ 483,704 (52,311 Bds$) | 80,000 Bds$ | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | E£ 8 (0.91 Bds$) | 4.00 Bds$ | - 77% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | E£ 468 (51 Bds$) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 70% | |||
| Personal Care in Egypt is 70% cheaper than in Barbados | ||||
| Egypt | Barbados | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | E£ 25 (2.70 Bds$) | 20 Bds$ | - 86% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | E£ 85 (9 Bds$) | 33 Bds$ | - 72% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | E£ 285 (31 Bds$) | 71 Bds$ | - 56% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | E£ 48 (5.19 Bds$) | 31 Bds$ | - 83% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | E£ 29 (3.10 Bds$) | 11 Bds$ | - 71% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | E£ 46 (4.97 Bds$) | 16 Bds$ | - 69% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | E£ 17 (1.81 Bds$) | 4.48 Bds$ | - 60% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | E£ 27 (2.92 Bds$) | 5.29 Bds$ | - 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | E£ 70 (8 Bds$) | 23 Bds$ | - 68% | |
| Entertainment | - 53% | |||
| Entertainment in Egypt is 53% cheaper than in Barbados | ||||
| Egypt | Barbados | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | E£ 336 (36 Bds$) | 70 Bds$ | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | E£ 175 (19 Bds$) | 40 Bds$ | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | E£ 2,837 (307 Bds$) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | E£ 457 (49 Bds$) | 150 Bds$ | - 67% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | E£ 193 (21 Bds$) | 14 Bds$ | + 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | E£ 35 (3.73 Bds$) | 15 Bds$ | - 75% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | E£ 47 (5.04 Bds$) | 3.71 Bds$ | + 36% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 1,600 Bds$ | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | E£ 0.84 (0.09 Bds$) | 0.73 Bds$ | - 87% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | E£ 434 (47 Bds$) | 120 Bds$ | - 61% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | E£ 46 (5.01 Bds$) | 17 Bds$ | - 70% | |
| TOTAL | - 58% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 30, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Egypt is 58% cheaper than in Barbados
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