Cost of living in Egypt compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | - 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Egypt is 9% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | E£ 128 (R$ 34) | R$ 28 | + 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | E£ 73 (R$ 19) | R$ 26 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | E£ 43 (R$ 11) | R$ 7 | + 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | E£ 15 (R$ 4.08) | R$ 3.40 | + 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | E£ 20 (R$ 5.24) | R$ 7 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | E£ 9 (R$ 2.29) | R$ 5.44 | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | E£ 43 (R$ 11) | R$ 15 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | E£ 24 (R$ 6) | R$ 6 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | E£ 8 (R$ 2.09) | R$ 3.91 | - 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | E£ 24 (R$ 6) | R$ 4.54 | + 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | E£ 168 (R$ 45) | R$ 40 | + 12% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | E£ 13 (R$ 3.47) | R$ 7 | - 49% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | E£ 7 (R$ 1.83) | R$ 3.28 | - 44% | |
| Housing | - 25% | |||
| Housing in Egypt is 25% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | E£ 9,581 (R$ 2,536) | R$ 3,124 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | E£ 4,820 (R$ 1,276) | R$ 1,839 | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | E£ 687 (R$ 182) | R$ 525 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | E£ 6,245 (R$ 1,653) | R$ 1,939 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | E£ 3,546 (R$ 938) | R$ 1,285 | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | E£ 699 (R$ 185) | R$ 355 | - 48% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | E£ 201 (R$ 53) | R$ 79 | - 33% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | E£ 5,334 (R$ 1,412) | R$ 1,586 | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | E£ 2,705 (R$ 716) | R$ 430 | + 66% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | E£ 75 (R$ 20) | R$ 22 | - 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | E£ 61 (R$ 16) | R$ 16 | - 2% | |
| Clothes | + 19% | |||
| Clothes in Egypt is 19% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | E£ 689 (R$ 182) | R$ 196 | - 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | E£ 769 (R$ 204) | R$ 168 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | E£ 1,889 (R$ 500) | R$ 308 | + 63% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | E£ 963 (R$ 255) | R$ 243 | + 5% | |
| Transportation | - 30% | |||
| Transportation in Egypt is 30% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | E£ 406,747 (R$ 107,644) | R$ 86,892 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | E£ 7 (R$ 1.92) | R$ 4.33 | - 56% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | E£ 392 (R$ 104) | R$ 213 | - 51% | |
| Personal Care | - 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Egypt is 28% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | E£ 51 (R$ 14) | R$ 18 | - 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | E£ 64 (R$ 17) | R$ 42 | - 59% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | E£ 281 (R$ 74) | R$ 233 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | E£ 99 (R$ 26) | R$ 15 | + 70% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | E£ 43 (R$ 11) | R$ 12 | - 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | E£ 44 (R$ 12) | R$ 15 | - 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | E£ 23 (R$ 6) | R$ 5.55 | + 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | E£ 25 (R$ 7) | R$ 3.89 | + 72% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | E£ 70 (R$ 18) | R$ 38 | - 52% | |
| Entertainment | - 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Egypt is 15% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | E£ 405 (R$ 107) | R$ 97 | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | E£ 155 (R$ 41) | R$ 49 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | E£ 1,080 (R$ 286) | R$ 199 | + 44% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | E£ 560 (R$ 148) | R$ 173 | - 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | E£ 80 (R$ 21) | R$ 23 | - 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | E£ 36 (R$ 9) | R$ 9 | + 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | E£ 46 (R$ 12) | R$ 11 | + 11% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | E£ 9,726 (R$ 2,574) | R$ 2,779 | - 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | E£ 1.54 (R$ 0.41) | R$ 1.16 | - 65% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | E£ 495 (R$ 131) | R$ 112 | + 17% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | E£ 40 (R$ 11) | R$ 10 | + 7% | |
| TOTAL | - 19% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 26, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Egypt is 19% cheaper than in Brazil
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