Cost of living in Egypt compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Egypt is 13% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | E£ 103 (R$ 35) | R$ 28 | + 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | E£ 74 (R$ 25) | R$ 27 | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | E£ 44 (R$ 15) | R$ 8 | + 95% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | E£ 17 (R$ 5.75) | R$ 3.81 | + 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | E£ 20 (R$ 7) | R$ 8 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | E£ 7 (R$ 2.25) | R$ 5.52 | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | E£ 39 (R$ 13) | R$ 17 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | E£ 24 (R$ 8) | R$ 7 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | E£ 7 (R$ 2.48) | R$ 4.41 | - 44% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | E£ 31 (R$ 10) | R$ 4.80 | + 117% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | E£ 177 (R$ 60) | R$ 38 | + 59% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | E£ 15 (R$ 5.12) | R$ 7 | - 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | E£ 7 (R$ 2.29) | R$ 3.33 | - 31% | |
| Housing | - 16% | |||
| Housing in Egypt is 16% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | E£ 9,026 (R$ 3,075) | R$ 3,126 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | E£ 4,592 (R$ 1,564) | R$ 1,848 | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | E£ 671 (R$ 228) | R$ 492 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | E£ 5,440 (R$ 1,853) | R$ 2,103 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | E£ 3,360 (R$ 1,145) | R$ 1,302 | - 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | E£ 501 (R$ 171) | R$ 347 | - 51% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | E£ 166 (R$ 57) | R$ 79 | - 28% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | E£ 4,544 (R$ 1,548) | R$ 1,632 | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | E£ 2,125 (R$ 724) | R$ 463 | + 56% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | E£ 101 (R$ 34) | R$ 23 | + 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | E£ 35 (R$ 12) | R$ 17 | - 29% | |
| Clothes | + 61% | |||
| Clothes in Egypt is 61% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | E£ 917 (R$ 312) | R$ 212 | + 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | E£ 848 (R$ 289) | R$ 191 | + 51% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | E£ 2,121 (R$ 723) | R$ 323 | + 123% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | E£ 1,289 (R$ 439) | R$ 244 | + 80% | |
| Transportation | - 22% | |||
| Transportation in Egypt is 22% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | E£ 395,100 (R$ 134,585) | R$ 89,199 | + 51% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | E£ 8 (R$ 2.69) | R$ 4.39 | - 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | E£ 312 (R$ 106) | R$ 218 | - 51% | |
| Personal Care | - 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Egypt is 10% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | E£ 39 (R$ 13) | R$ 16 | - 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | E£ 62 (R$ 21) | R$ 39 | - 46% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | E£ 237 (R$ 81) | R$ 217 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | E£ 131 (R$ 45) | R$ 15 | + 195% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | E£ 42 (R$ 14) | R$ 11 | + 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | E£ 31 (R$ 11) | R$ 15 | - 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | E£ 24 (R$ 8) | R$ 5.80 | + 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | E£ 27 (R$ 9) | R$ 3.95 | + 131% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | E£ 69 (R$ 24) | R$ 42 | - 44% | |
| Entertainment | - 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Egypt is 6% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | E£ 328 (R$ 112) | R$ 95 | + 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | E£ 175 (R$ 60) | R$ 52 | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | E£ 605 (R$ 206) | R$ 226 | - 9% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | E£ 432 (R$ 147) | R$ 188 | - 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | E£ 75 (R$ 26) | R$ 25 | + 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | E£ 38 (R$ 13) | R$ 11 | + 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | E£ 68 (R$ 23) | R$ 10 | + 130% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | E£ 9,759 (R$ 3,324) | R$ 3,528 | - 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | E£ 1.39 (R$ 0.47) | R$ 1.26 | - 62% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | E£ 429 (R$ 146) | R$ 116 | + 26% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | E£ 43 (R$ 15) | R$ 10 | + 39% | |
| TOTAL | - 7% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 21, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Egypt is 7% cheaper than in Brazil
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