Cost of living in Egypt compared to Belarus
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Food | - 51% | |||
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Food in Egypt is 51% cheaper than in Belarus | ||||
Egypt | Belarus | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | E£ 245 (17 BYN) | 60 BYN | - 72% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | E£ 166 (11 BYN) | 17 BYN | - 35% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | E£ 114 (8 BYN) | 8 BYN | - 8% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | E£ 32 (2.18 BYN) | 1.82 BYN | + 20% | |
12 eggs, large | E£ 64 (4.37 BYN) | 4.87 BYN | - 10% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | E£ 14 (0.95 BYN) | 9 BYN | - 90% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | E£ 98 (7 BYN) | 10 BYN | - 35% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | E£ 37 (2.56 BYN) | 4.33 BYN | - 41% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | E£ 15 (1.06 BYN) | 1.78 BYN | - 40% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | E£ 51 (3.47 BYN) | 2.56 BYN | + 36% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | E£ 234 (16 BYN) | 23 BYN | - 30% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | E£ 22 (1.54 BYN) | 4.68 BYN | - 67% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | E£ 14 (0.97 BYN) | 1.19 BYN | - 19% | |
Housing | - 27% | |||
Housing in Egypt is 27% cheaper than in Belarus | ||||
Egypt | Belarus | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | E£ 24,504 (1,679 BYN) | 2,064 BYN | - 19% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | E£ 12,343 (846 BYN) | 1,169 BYN | - 28% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | E£ 1,497 (103 BYN) | 130 BYN | - 21% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | E£ 13,219 (906 BYN) | 1,237 BYN | - 27% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | E£ 7,080 (485 BYN) | 812 BYN | - 40% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | E£ 1,310 (90 BYN) | 144 BYN | - 38% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | E£ 303 (21 BYN) | 19 BYN | + 8% | |
40” flat screen tv | E£ 13,094 (897 BYN) | 1,482 BYN | - 39% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | E£ 10,228 (701 BYN) | 439 BYN | + 59% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | E£ 193 (13 BYN) | 20 BYN | - 34% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | E£ 133 (9 BYN) | 34 BYN | - 73% | |
Clothes | + 10% | |||
Clothes in Egypt is 10% more expensive than in Belarus | ||||
Egypt | Belarus | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | E£ 2,437 (167 BYN) | 189 BYN | - 11% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | E£ 1,995 (137 BYN) | 125 BYN | + 9% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | E£ 5,429 (372 BYN) | 266 BYN | + 40% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | E£ 4,987 (342 BYN) | 263 BYN | + 30% | |
Transportation | + 21% | |||
Transportation in Egypt is 21% more expensive than in Belarus | ||||
Egypt | Belarus | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | E£ 1,249,650 (85,603 BYN) | 25,000 BYN | + 242% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | E£ 11 (0.78 BYN) | 2.37 BYN | - 67% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | E£ 620 (42 BYN) | 46 BYN | - 8% | |
Personal Care | - 52% | |||
Personal Care in Egypt is 52% cheaper than in Belarus | ||||
Egypt | Belarus | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | E£ 56 (3.83 BYN) | 24 BYN | - 84% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | E£ 112 (8 BYN) | 33 BYN | - 77% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | E£ 419 (29 BYN) | 38 BYN | - 25% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | E£ 76 (5.19 BYN) | 20 BYN | - 74% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | E£ 125 (9 BYN) | 16 BYN | - 45% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | E£ 100 (7 BYN) | 10 BYN | - 31% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | E£ 63 (4.30 BYN) | 3.77 BYN | + 14% | |
Tube of toothpaste | E£ 43 (2.95 BYN) | 8 BYN | - 62% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | E£ 134 (9 BYN) | 20 BYN | - 54% | |
Entertainment | - 27% | |||
Entertainment in Egypt is 27% cheaper than in Belarus | ||||
Egypt | Belarus | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | E£ 576 (39 BYN) | 40 BYN | - 1% | |
2 tickets to the movies | E£ 278 (19 BYN) | 26 BYN | - 27% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | E£ 1,113 (76 BYN) | 50 BYN | + 53% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | E£ 931 (64 BYN) | 100 BYN | - 36% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | E£ 130 (9 BYN) | 20 BYN | - 55% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | E£ 75 (5.14 BYN) | 4.50 BYN | + 14% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | E£ 218 (15 BYN) | 10 BYN | + 50% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | E£ 19,450 (1,332 BYN) | 1,254 BYN | + 6% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | E£ 3.15 (0.22 BYN) | 0.84 BYN | - 74% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | E£ 1,592 (109 BYN) | 60 BYN | + 82% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | E£ 62 (4.23 BYN) | 5.76 BYN | - 27% | |
TOTAL | - 24% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 882 prices entered by 106 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Egypt is 24% cheaper than in Belarus
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