Cost of living in Egypt compared to Bolivia
Currency:
| Food | - 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Egypt is 10% cheaper than in Bolivia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | E£ 103 ($b45) | $b54 | - 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | E£ 74 ($b33) | $b41 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | E£ 44 ($b19) | $b13 | + 47% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | E£ 17 ($b7) | $b6 | + 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | E£ 20 ($b9) | $b13 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | E£ 7 ($b2.90) | $b6 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | E£ 39 ($b17) | $b22 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | E£ 24 ($b11) | $b12 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | E£ 7 ($b3.20) | $b7 | - 57% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | E£ 31 ($b13) | $b11 | + 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | E£ 177 ($b78) | $b49 | + 60% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | E£ 15 ($b7) | $b11 | - 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | E£ 7 ($b2.95) | $b3.76 | - 22% | |
| Housing | - 25% | |||
| Housing in Egypt is 25% cheaper than in Bolivia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | E£ 9,026 ($b3,959) | $b4,000 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | E£ 4,592 ($b2,014) | $b2,749 | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | E£ 671 ($b294) | $b306 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | E£ 5,440 ($b2,386) | $b2,923 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | E£ 3,360 ($b1,474) | $b1,846 | - 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | E£ 501 ($b220) | $b216 | + 2% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | E£ 166 ($b73) | $b197 | - 63% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | E£ 4,544 ($b1,993) | $b2,560 | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | E£ 2,125 ($b932) | $b941 | - 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | E£ 101 ($b44) | $b41 | + 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | E£ 35 ($b15) | $b31 | - 50% | |
| Clothes | + 30% | |||
| Clothes in Egypt is 30% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | E£ 917 ($b402) | $b336 | + 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | E£ 848 ($b372) | $b291 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | E£ 2,121 ($b931) | $b544 | + 71% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | E£ 1,289 ($b566) | $b484 | + 17% | |
| Transportation | + 10% | |||
| Transportation in Egypt is 10% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | E£ 395,100 ($b173,298) | $b94,866 | + 83% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | E£ 8 ($b3.46) | $b3.82 | - 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | E£ 312 ($b137) | $b175 | - 22% | |
| Personal Care | - 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Egypt is 27% cheaper than in Bolivia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | E£ 39 ($b17) | $b46 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | E£ 62 ($b27) | $b25 | + 8% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | E£ 237 ($b104) | $b198 | - 48% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | E£ 131 ($b58) | $b49 | + 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | E£ 42 ($b18) | $b23 | - 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | E£ 31 ($b14) | $b26 | - 47% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | E£ 24 ($b11) | $b11 | - 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | E£ 27 ($b12) | $b12 | - 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | E£ 69 ($b30) | $b57 | - 46% | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Egypt is about the same as in Bolivia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | E£ 328 ($b144) | $b63 | + 127% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | E£ 175 ($b77) | $b84 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | E£ 605 ($b265) | $b176 | + 51% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | E£ 432 ($b190) | $b204 | - 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | E£ 75 ($b33) | $b39 | - 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | E£ 38 ($b17) | $b23 | - 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | E£ 68 ($b30) | $b17 | + 71% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | E£ 9,759 ($b4,280) | $b2,975 | + 44% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | E£ 1.39 ($b0.61) | $b1.46 | - 58% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | E£ 429 ($b188) | $b341 | - 45% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | E£ 43 ($b19) | $b16 | + 14% | |
| TOTAL | - 6% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 18, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Egypt is 6% cheaper than in Bolivia
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