Cost of living in Egypt compared to Brazil
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Food | - 43% | |||
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Food in Egypt is 43% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
Egypt | Brazil | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | E£ 245 (R$ 26) | R$ 36 | - 28% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | E£ 166 (R$ 18) | R$ 35 | - 49% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | E£ 114 (R$ 12) | R$ 10 | + 16% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | E£ 32 (R$ 3.39) | R$ 5.17 | - 34% | |
12 eggs, large | E£ 64 (R$ 7) | R$ 13 | - 47% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | E£ 14 (R$ 1.47) | R$ 8 | - 81% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | E£ 98 (R$ 10) | R$ 24 | - 57% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | E£ 37 (R$ 3.98) | R$ 10 | - 60% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | E£ 15 (R$ 1.65) | R$ 6 | - 74% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | E£ 51 (R$ 5.40) | R$ 5.86 | - 8% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | E£ 234 (R$ 25) | R$ 44 | - 44% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | E£ 22 (R$ 2.39) | R$ 9 | - 74% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | E£ 14 (R$ 1.51) | R$ 4.50 | - 67% | |
Housing | - 46% | |||
Housing in Egypt is 46% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
Egypt | Brazil | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | E£ 24,504 (R$ 2,609) | R$ 3,813 | - 32% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | E£ 12,343 (R$ 1,314) | R$ 2,416 | - 46% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | E£ 1,497 (R$ 159) | R$ 673 | - 76% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | E£ 13,219 (R$ 1,407) | R$ 2,756 | - 49% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | E£ 7,080 (R$ 754) | R$ 1,661 | - 55% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | E£ 1,310 (R$ 139) | R$ 557 | - 75% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | E£ 303 (R$ 32) | R$ 90 | - 64% | |
40” flat screen tv | E£ 13,094 (R$ 1,394) | R$ 1,914 | - 27% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | E£ 10,228 (R$ 1,089) | R$ 655 | + 66% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | E£ 193 (R$ 21) | R$ 31 | - 33% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | E£ 133 (R$ 14) | R$ 21 | - 33% | |
Clothes | - 1% | |||
Clothes in Egypt is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
Egypt | Brazil | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | E£ 2,437 (R$ 259) | R$ 253 | + 2% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | E£ 1,995 (R$ 212) | R$ 262 | - 19% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | E£ 5,429 (R$ 578) | R$ 411 | + 41% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | E£ 4,987 (R$ 531) | R$ 321 | + 65% | |
Transportation | - 51% | |||
Transportation in Egypt is 51% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
Egypt | Brazil | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | E£ 1,249,650 (R$ 133,039) | R$ 110,768 | + 20% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | E£ 11 (R$ 1.22) | R$ 5.65 | - 78% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | E£ 620 (R$ 66) | R$ 241 | - 73% | |
Personal Care | - 54% | |||
Personal Care in Egypt is 54% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
Egypt | Brazil | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | E£ 56 (R$ 5.95) | R$ 20 | - 71% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | E£ 112 (R$ 12) | R$ 48 | - 75% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | E£ 419 (R$ 45) | R$ 275 | - 84% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | E£ 76 (R$ 8) | R$ 23 | - 64% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | E£ 125 (R$ 13) | R$ 14 | - 2% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | E£ 100 (R$ 11) | R$ 19 | - 43% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | E£ 63 (R$ 7) | R$ 7 | - 9% | |
Tube of toothpaste | E£ 43 (R$ 4.58) | R$ 5.39 | - 15% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | E£ 134 (R$ 14) | R$ 59 | - 76% | |
Entertainment | - 44% | |||
Entertainment in Egypt is 44% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
Egypt | Brazil | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | E£ 576 (R$ 61) | R$ 109 | - 44% | |
2 tickets to the movies | E£ 278 (R$ 30) | R$ 62 | - 52% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | E£ 1,113 (R$ 119) | R$ 251 | - 53% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | E£ 931 (R$ 99) | R$ 224 | - 56% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | E£ 130 (R$ 14) | R$ 30 | - 54% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | E£ 75 (R$ 8) | R$ 14 | - 45% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | E£ 218 (R$ 23) | R$ 11 | + 103% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | E£ 19,450 (R$ 2,071) | R$ 4,068 | - 49% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | E£ 3.15 (R$ 0.34) | R$ 1.11 | - 70% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | E£ 1,592 (R$ 170) | R$ 135 | + 25% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | E£ 62 (R$ 7) | R$ 11 | - 42% | |
TOTAL | - 44% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 17,281 prices entered by 1,911 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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Cost of living in Egypt is 44% cheaper than in Brazil
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