- Cost of Living
- Egypt
- Brazil
- Comparison
Cost of living in Egypt compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | - 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Egypt is 28% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | E£ 139 (R$ 29) | R$ 29 | + 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | E£ 69 (R$ 14) | R$ 26 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | E£ 38 (R$ 8) | R$ 7 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | E£ 14 (R$ 3.01) | R$ 3.27 | - 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | E£ 21 (R$ 4.46) | R$ 7 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | E£ 10 (R$ 2.11) | R$ 4.81 | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | E£ 31 (R$ 7) | R$ 15 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | E£ 25 (R$ 5.13) | R$ 5.66 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | E£ 7 (R$ 1.49) | R$ 3.25 | - 54% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | E£ 22 (R$ 4.56) | R$ 4.59 | - 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | E£ 150 (R$ 31) | R$ 40 | - 22% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | E£ 13 (R$ 2.61) | R$ 6 | - 59% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | E£ 5.69 (R$ 1.19) | R$ 3.22 | - 63% | |
| Housing | - 41% | |||
| Housing in Egypt is 41% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | E£ 8,598 (R$ 1,793) | R$ 3,131 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | E£ 5,254 (R$ 1,095) | R$ 1,944 | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | E£ 880 (R$ 183) | R$ 632 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | E£ 5,801 (R$ 1,209) | R$ 2,132 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | E£ 3,965 (R$ 827) | R$ 1,335 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | E£ 619 (R$ 129) | R$ 397 | - 67% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | E£ 234 (R$ 49) | R$ 81 | - 40% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | E£ 5,850 (R$ 1,220) | R$ 1,728 | - 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | E£ 2,926 (R$ 610) | R$ 424 | + 44% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | E£ 97 (R$ 20) | R$ 21 | - 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | E£ 91 (R$ 19) | R$ 17 | + 14% | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in Egypt is 6% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | E£ 902 (R$ 188) | R$ 204 | - 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | E£ 808 (R$ 168) | R$ 181 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | E£ 1,787 (R$ 373) | R$ 337 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | E£ 947 (R$ 197) | R$ 254 | - 22% | |
| Transportation | - 35% | |||
| Transportation in Egypt is 35% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | E£ 438,533 (R$ 91,426) | R$ 87,068 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | E£ 6 (R$ 1.28) | R$ 4.35 | - 71% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | E£ 491 (R$ 102) | R$ 201 | - 49% | |
| Personal Care | - 45% | |||
| Personal Care in Egypt is 45% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | E£ 37 (R$ 8) | R$ 16 | - 52% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | E£ 74 (R$ 15) | R$ 47 | - 67% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | E£ 287 (R$ 60) | R$ 230 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | E£ 60 (R$ 13) | R$ 17 | - 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | E£ 50 (R$ 11) | R$ 12 | - 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | E£ 49 (R$ 10) | R$ 14 | - 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | E£ 26 (R$ 5.47) | R$ 5.84 | - 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | E£ 21 (R$ 4.44) | R$ 4.03 | + 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | E£ 72 (R$ 15) | R$ 39 | - 62% | |
| Entertainment | - 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Egypt is 26% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | E£ 322 (R$ 67) | R$ 97 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | E£ 133 (R$ 28) | R$ 50 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | E£ 797 (R$ 166) | R$ 175 | - 5% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | E£ 528 (R$ 110) | R$ 179 | - 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | E£ 95 (R$ 20) | R$ 24 | - 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | E£ 40 (R$ 8) | R$ 9 | - 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | E£ 40 (R$ 8) | R$ 11 | - 24% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | E£ 10,146 (R$ 2,115) | R$ 2,696 | - 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | E£ 3.42 (R$ 0.71) | R$ 1.22 | - 41% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | E£ 735 (R$ 153) | R$ 117 | + 31% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | E£ 37 (R$ 8) | R$ 10 | - 21% | |
| TOTAL | - 32% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 17, 2019.
Exchange rate:
0.20848
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 26,707 prices entered by 2,656 different people.
Cost of living in Egypt is 32% cheaper than in Brazil
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