Cost of living in Egypt compared to Belgium
Currency:
| Food | - 70% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Egypt is 70% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Egypt | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | E£ 167 (€5.03) | €20 | - 74% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | E£ 115 (€3.45) | €11 | - 69% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | E£ 74 (€2.22) | €5.80 | - 62% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | E£ 25 (€0.76) | €1.16 | - 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | E£ 44 (€1.33) | €4.11 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | E£ 10 (€0.31) | €2.99 | - 90% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | E£ 59 (€1.79) | €6 | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | E£ 30 (€0.89) | €2.19 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | E£ 9 (€0.26) | €2.50 | - 89% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | E£ 36 (€1.09) | €1.98 | - 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | E£ 282 (€8) | €10 | - 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | E£ 17 (€0.51) | €2.81 | - 82% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | E£ 9 (€0.26) | €1.74 | - 85% | |
| Housing | - 81% | |||
| Housing in Egypt is 81% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Egypt | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | E£ 9,651 (€290) | €1,446 | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | E£ 4,565 (€137) | €1,098 | - 87% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | E£ 1,042 (€31) | €285 | - 89% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | E£ 5,502 (€165) | €958 | - 83% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | E£ 3,106 (€93) | €764 | - 88% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | E£ 814 (€24) | €131 | - 81% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | E£ 204 (€6) | €33 | - 82% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | E£ 6,805 (€205) | €597 | - 66% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | E£ 3,753 (€113) | €189 | - 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | E£ 139 (€4.17) | €13 | - 67% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | E£ 99 (€2.99) | €11 | - 73% | |
| Clothes | - 32% | |||
| Clothes in Egypt is 32% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Egypt | Belgium | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | E£ 712 (€21) | €102 | - 79% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | E£ 1,528 (€46) | €41 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | E£ 1,946 (€59) | €107 | - 45% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | E£ 1,019 (€31) | €114 | - 73% | |
| Transportation | - 61% | |||
| Transportation in Egypt is 61% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Egypt | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | E£ 738,184 (€22,201) | €35,150 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | E£ 10 (€0.29) | €1.84 | - 84% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | E£ 428 (€13) | €50 | - 74% | |
| Personal Care | - 70% | |||
| Personal Care in Egypt is 70% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Egypt | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | E£ 36 (€1.07) | €12 | - 91% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | E£ 87 (€2.63) | €10 | - 74% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | E£ 299 (€9) | €26 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | E£ 65 (€1.94) | €4.00 | - 51% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | E£ 69 (€2.07) | €5.18 | - 60% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | E£ 73 (€2.19) | €4.73 | - 54% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | E£ 30 (€0.90) | €2.00 | - 55% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | E£ 26 (€0.78) | €3.00 | - 74% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | E£ 81 (€2.45) | €24 | - 90% | |
| Entertainment | - 60% | |||
| Entertainment in Egypt is 60% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Egypt | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | E£ 368 (€11) | €60 | - 82% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | E£ 206 (€6) | €28 | - 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | E£ 698 (€21) | €97 | - 78% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | E£ 735 (€22) | €73 | - 70% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | E£ 136 (€4.09) | €11 | - 64% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | E£ 54 (€1.63) | €3.64 | - 55% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | E£ 71 (€2.15) | €4.71 | - 54% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | E£ 16,963 (€510) | €561 | - 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | E£ 2.55 (€0.08) | €0.25 | - 69% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | E£ 808 (€24) | €30 | - 19% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | E£ 49 (€1.48) | €8 | - 81% | |
| TOTAL | - 67% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 25, 2023.
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Cost of living in Egypt is 67% cheaper than in Belgium
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