Cost of living in Egypt compared to Bolivia
Currency:
| Food | - 34% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Egypt is 34% cheaper than in Bolivia | ||||
| Egypt | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | E£ 225 ($b31) | $b53 | - 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | E£ 185 ($b26) | $b42 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | E£ 113 ($b16) | $b14 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | E£ 45 ($b6) | $b8 | - 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | E£ 78 ($b11) | $b14 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | E£ 18 ($b2.54) | $b10 | - 74% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | E£ 101 ($b14) | $b24 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | E£ 72 ($b10) | $b16 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | E£ 22 ($b3.01) | $b8 | - 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | E£ 62 ($b9) | $b11 | - 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | E£ 352 ($b49) | $b47 | + 4% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | E£ 38 ($b5.24) | $b12 | - 58% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | E£ 26 ($b3.61) | $b5.14 | - 30% | |
| Housing | - 37% | |||
| Housing in Egypt is 37% cheaper than in Bolivia | ||||
| Egypt | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | E£ 22,986 ($b3,213) | $b3,716 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | E£ 14,584 ($b2,038) | $b2,529 | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | E£ 1,502 ($b210) | $b387 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | E£ 12,226 ($b1,709) | $b2,961 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | E£ 7,126 ($b996) | $b2,439 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | E£ 930 ($b130) | $b349 | - 63% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | E£ 440 ($b61) | $b148 | - 58% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | E£ 11,987 ($b1,675) | $b3,482 | - 52% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | E£ 6,464 ($b903) | $b1,253 | - 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | E£ 213 ($b30) | $b54 | - 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | E£ 190 ($b27) | $b24 | + 10% | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in Egypt is 9% cheaper than in Bolivia | ||||
| Egypt | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | E£ 1,949 ($b272) | $b438 | - 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | E£ 2,324 ($b325) | $b268 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | E£ 4,278 ($b598) | $b632 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | E£ 2,394 ($b335) | $b568 | - 41% | |
| Transportation | - 9% | |||
| Transportation in Egypt is 9% cheaper than in Bolivia | ||||
| Egypt | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | E£ 1,794,140 ($b250,759) | $b144,748 | + 73% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | E£ 16 ($b2.29) | $b3.70 | - 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | E£ 553 ($b77) | $b165 | - 53% | |
| Personal Care | - 57% | |||
| Personal Care in Egypt is 57% cheaper than in Bolivia | ||||
| Egypt | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | E£ 50 ($b7) | $b35 | - 80% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | E£ 162 ($b23) | $b69 | - 67% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | E£ 512 ($b72) | $b202 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | E£ 92 ($b13) | $b20 | - 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | E£ 123 ($b17) | $b25 | - 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | E£ 107 ($b15) | $b39 | - 61% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | E£ 42 ($b5.82) | $b12 | - 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | E£ 47 ($b7) | $b21 | - 68% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | E£ 147 ($b21) | $b82 | - 75% | |
| Entertainment | - 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Egypt is 34% cheaper than in Bolivia | ||||
| Egypt | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | E£ 660 ($b92) | $b57 | + 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | E£ 291 ($b41) | $b96 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | E£ 1,244 ($b174) | $b152 | + 14% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | E£ 890 ($b124) | $b185 | - 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | E£ 275 ($b38) | $b47 | - 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | E£ 78 ($b11) | $b27 | - 59% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | E£ 76 ($b11) | $b21 | - 50% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | E£ 28,357 ($b3,963) | $b4,257 | - 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | E£ 4.46 ($b0.62) | $b1.40 | - 56% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | E£ 1,025 ($b143) | $b329 | - 57% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | E£ 87 ($b12) | $b16 | - 26% | |
| TOTAL | - 27% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 19, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Egypt is 27% cheaper than in Bolivia
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