Cost of living in Egypt compared to Brazil
Currency:
Food | - 34% | |||
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Food in Egypt is 34% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
Egypt | Brazil | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | E£ 166 (R$ 28) | R$ 35 | - 18% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | E£ 112 (R$ 19) | R$ 33 | - 42% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | E£ 74 (R$ 13) | R$ 11 | + 11% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | E£ 26 (R$ 4.38) | R$ 5.73 | - 24% | |
12 eggs, large | E£ 40 (R$ 7) | R$ 12 | - 43% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | E£ 9 (R$ 1.52) | R$ 8 | - 80% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | E£ 59 (R$ 10) | R$ 25 | - 60% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | E£ 30 (R$ 5.04) | R$ 9 | - 43% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | E£ 9 (R$ 1.50) | R$ 5.80 | - 74% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | E£ 36 (R$ 6) | R$ 5.92 | + 5% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | E£ 282 (R$ 48) | R$ 44 | + 9% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | E£ 17 (R$ 2.95) | R$ 9 | - 66% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | E£ 9 (R$ 1.48) | R$ 4.62 | - 68% | |
Housing | - 58% | |||
Housing in Egypt is 58% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
Egypt | Brazil | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | E£ 9,611 (R$ 1,641) | R$ 3,562 | - 54% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | E£ 4,565 (R$ 779) | R$ 2,482 | - 69% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | E£ 1,042 (R$ 178) | R$ 645 | - 72% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | E£ 5,537 (R$ 945) | R$ 2,669 | - 65% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | E£ 3,106 (R$ 530) | R$ 1,724 | - 69% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | E£ 814 (R$ 139) | R$ 600 | - 77% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | E£ 204 (R$ 35) | R$ 89 | - 61% | |
40” flat screen tv | E£ 6,805 (R$ 1,162) | R$ 2,002 | - 42% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | E£ 3,753 (R$ 641) | R$ 642 | - 0% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | E£ 139 (R$ 24) | R$ 28 | - 16% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | E£ 99 (R$ 17) | R$ 20 | - 16% | |
Clothes | - 9% | |||
Clothes in Egypt is 9% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
Egypt | Brazil | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | E£ 712 (R$ 122) | R$ 255 | - 52% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | E£ 1,528 (R$ 261) | R$ 244 | + 7% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | E£ 1,946 (R$ 332) | R$ 389 | - 15% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | E£ 1,019 (R$ 174) | R$ 293 | - 41% | |
Transportation | - 43% | |||
Transportation in Egypt is 43% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
Egypt | Brazil | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | E£ 738,184 (R$ 126,046) | R$ 109,371 | + 15% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | E£ 10 (R$ 1.65) | R$ 6 | - 73% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | E£ 428 (R$ 73) | R$ 227 | - 68% | |
Personal Care | - 52% | |||
Personal Care in Egypt is 52% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
Egypt | Brazil | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | E£ 36 (R$ 6) | R$ 21 | - 72% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | E£ 87 (R$ 15) | R$ 48 | - 69% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | E£ 299 (R$ 51) | R$ 264 | - 81% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | E£ 65 (R$ 11) | R$ 20 | - 46% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | E£ 69 (R$ 12) | R$ 13 | - 6% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | E£ 73 (R$ 12) | R$ 18 | - 30% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | E£ 30 (R$ 5.10) | R$ 7 | - 26% | |
Tube of toothpaste | E£ 26 (R$ 4.43) | R$ 4.75 | - 7% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | E£ 81 (R$ 14) | R$ 53 | - 74% | |
Entertainment | - 46% | |||
Entertainment in Egypt is 46% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
Egypt | Brazil | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | E£ 381 (R$ 65) | R$ 112 | - 42% | |
2 tickets to the movies | E£ 204 (R$ 35) | R$ 63 | - 45% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | E£ 698 (R$ 119) | R$ 206 | - 42% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | E£ 742 (R$ 127) | R$ 196 | - 35% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | E£ 104 (R$ 18) | R$ 29 | - 38% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | E£ 54 (R$ 9) | R$ 12 | - 24% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | E£ 72 (R$ 12) | R$ 11 | + 15% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | E£ 16,963 (R$ 2,896) | R$ 4,267 | - 32% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | E£ 0.36 (R$ 0.06) | R$ 1.30 | - 95% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | E£ 665 (R$ 114) | R$ 129 | - 12% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | E£ 49 (R$ 8) | R$ 11 | - 24% | |
TOTAL | - 44% |
These prices were last updated on February 05, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Egypt is 44% cheaper than in Brazil
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