Cost of living in Egypt compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | - 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Egypt is 24% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Egypt | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | E£ 260 (R$ 31) | R$ 37 | - 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | E£ 207 (R$ 25) | R$ 35 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | E£ 118 (R$ 14) | R$ 11 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | E£ 45 (R$ 5.32) | R$ 5.38 | - 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | E£ 73 (R$ 9) | R$ 13 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | E£ 17 (R$ 2.06) | R$ 8 | - 74% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | E£ 96 (R$ 11) | R$ 24 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | E£ 74 (R$ 9) | R$ 12 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | E£ 22 (R$ 2.64) | R$ 7 | - 64% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | E£ 57 (R$ 7) | R$ 6 | + 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | E£ 352 (R$ 42) | R$ 48 | - 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | E£ 34 (R$ 4.02) | R$ 10 | - 59% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | E£ 34 (R$ 4.08) | R$ 4.52 | - 10% | |
| Housing | - 43% | |||
| Housing in Egypt is 43% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Egypt | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | E£ 20,221 (R$ 2,403) | R$ 3,852 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | E£ 13,777 (R$ 1,637) | R$ 2,532 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | E£ 1,877 (R$ 223) | R$ 731 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | E£ 12,247 (R$ 1,455) | R$ 2,849 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | E£ 7,319 (R$ 870) | R$ 1,862 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | E£ 1,059 (R$ 126) | R$ 512 | - 75% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | E£ 434 (R$ 52) | R$ 97 | - 47% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | E£ 12,777 (R$ 1,518) | R$ 1,807 | - 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | E£ 7,499 (R$ 891) | R$ 641 | + 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | E£ 266 (R$ 32) | R$ 28 | + 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | E£ 213 (R$ 25) | R$ 22 | + 17% | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Egypt is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Egypt | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | E£ 1,872 (R$ 222) | R$ 263 | - 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | E£ 2,299 (R$ 273) | R$ 268 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | E£ 4,998 (R$ 594) | R$ 399 | + 49% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | E£ 2,649 (R$ 315) | R$ 315 | - 0% | |
| Transportation | - 40% | |||
| Transportation in Egypt is 40% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Egypt | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | E£ 1,766,880 (R$ 209,925) | R$ 121,251 | + 73% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | E£ 13 (R$ 1.60) | R$ 5.91 | - 73% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | E£ 541 (R$ 64) | R$ 243 | - 74% | |
| Personal Care | - 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Egypt is 33% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Egypt | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | E£ 110 (R$ 13) | R$ 22 | - 40% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | E£ 182 (R$ 22) | R$ 49 | - 56% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | E£ 507 (R$ 60) | R$ 289 | - 79% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | E£ 116 (R$ 14) | R$ 24 | - 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | E£ 134 (R$ 16) | R$ 13 | + 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | E£ 119 (R$ 14) | R$ 20 | - 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | E£ 112 (R$ 13) | R$ 7 | + 80% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | E£ 46 (R$ 5.46) | R$ 5.55 | - 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | E£ 156 (R$ 19) | R$ 55 | - 66% | |
| Entertainment | - 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Egypt is 41% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Egypt | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | E£ 813 (R$ 97) | R$ 115 | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | E£ 307 (R$ 37) | R$ 58 | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | E£ 1,428 (R$ 170) | R$ 209 | - 19% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | E£ 993 (R$ 118) | R$ 237 | - 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | E£ 314 (R$ 37) | R$ 33 | + 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | E£ 77 (R$ 9) | R$ 16 | - 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | E£ 109 (R$ 13) | R$ 12 | + 12% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | E£ 25,069 (R$ 2,978) | R$ 3,633 | - 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | E£ 2.00 (R$ 0.24) | R$ 1.37 | - 83% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | E£ 984 (R$ 117) | R$ 139 | - 16% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | E£ 86 (R$ 10) | R$ 12 | - 13% | |
| TOTAL | - 33% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 12, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Egypt is 33% cheaper than in Brazil
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