Cost of living in Egypt compared to Belgium
Currency:
| Food | - 65% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Egypt is 65% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Egypt | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | E£ 267 (€5.16) | €19 | - 72% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | E£ 207 (€3.99) | €10 | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | E£ 119 (€2.29) | €5.55 | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | E£ 45 (€0.86) | €1.28 | - 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | E£ 74 (€1.42) | €3.99 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | E£ 17 (€0.33) | €2.84 | - 88% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | E£ 96 (€1.85) | €6 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | E£ 71 (€1.38) | €2.59 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | E£ 22 (€0.43) | €2.11 | - 80% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | E£ 57 (€1.10) | €2.08 | - 47% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | E£ 352 (€7) | €8 | - 11% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | E£ 36 (€0.69) | €3.05 | - 77% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | E£ 34 (€0.66) | €2.22 | - 70% | |
| Housing | - 76% | |||
| Housing in Egypt is 76% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Egypt | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | E£ 21,037 (€406) | €1,505 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | E£ 13,877 (€268) | €1,249 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | E£ 1,679 (€32) | €271 | - 88% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | E£ 12,247 (€236) | €873 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | E£ 7,319 (€141) | €663 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | E£ 1,059 (€20) | €154 | - 87% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | E£ 419 (€8) | €50 | - 84% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | E£ 12,777 (€247) | €302 | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | E£ 7,499 (€145) | €110 | + 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | E£ 266 (€5.13) | €17 | - 70% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | E£ 153 (€2.95) | €12 | - 75% | |
| Clothes | - 23% | |||
| Clothes in Egypt is 23% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Egypt | Belgium | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | E£ 1,872 (€36) | €88 | - 59% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | E£ 2,299 (€44) | €42 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | E£ 4,998 (€96) | €101 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | E£ 2,649 (€51) | €129 | - 60% | |
| Transportation | - 58% | |||
| Transportation in Egypt is 58% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Egypt | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | E£ 1,765,250 (€34,084) | €32,008 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | E£ 13 (€0.26) | €1.68 | - 85% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | E£ 541 (€10) | €52 | - 80% | |
| Personal Care | - 71% | |||
| Personal Care in Egypt is 71% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Egypt | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | E£ 110 (€2.13) | €12 | - 82% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | E£ 182 (€3.51) | €14 | - 75% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | E£ 507 (€10) | €32 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | E£ 116 (€2.24) | €5.29 | - 58% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | E£ 134 (€2.59) | €9 | - 70% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | E£ 119 (€2.29) | €4.92 | - 53% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | E£ 57 (€1.11) | €1.60 | - 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | E£ 46 (€0.89) | €4.00 | - 78% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | E£ 147 (€2.84) | €27 | - 89% | |
| Entertainment | - 68% | |||
| Entertainment in Egypt is 68% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Egypt | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | E£ 813 (€16) | €43 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | E£ 323 (€6) | €26 | - 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | E£ 1,428 (€28) | €90 | - 69% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | E£ 993 (€19) | €94 | - 80% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | E£ 314 (€6) | €12 | - 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | E£ 78 (€1.50) | €3.51 | - 57% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | E£ 109 (€2.10) | €5.03 | - 58% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | E£ 18,428 (€356) | €561 | - 37% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | E£ 2.00 (€0.04) | €0.25 | - 85% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | E£ 984 (€19) | €31 | - 38% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | E£ 86 (€1.67) | €10 | - 83% | |
| TOTAL | - 64% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 13, 2025.
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Cost of living in Egypt is 64% cheaper than in Belgium
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