- 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£ 140 (R$ 29) | R$ 29 | - 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | E£ 66 (R$ 14) | R$ 26 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | E£ 40 (R$ 8) | R$ 7 | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | E£ 14 (R$ 2.85) | R$ 3.20 | - 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | E£ 20 (R$ 4.18) | R$ 7 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | E£ 12 (R$ 2.54) | R$ 4.68 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | E£ 31 (R$ 6) | R$ 15 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | E£ 24 (R$ 4.96) | R$ 5.70 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | E£ 7 (R$ 1.33) | R$ 3.51 | - 62% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | E£ 21 (R$ 4.28) | R$ 4.53 | - 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | E£ 155 (R$ 32) | R$ 40 | - 21% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | E£ 12 (R$ 2.37) | R$ 6 | - 63% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | E£ 8 (R$ 1.73) | R$ 3.25 | - 47% | |
| Housing | - 45% | |||
| Housing in Egypt is 45% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | E£ 7,936 (R$ 1,621) | R$ 3,182 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | E£ 4,501 (R$ 920) | R$ 1,980 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | E£ 968 (R$ 198) | R$ 538 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | E£ 5,298 (R$ 1,082) | R$ 2,042 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | E£ 3,027 (R$ 618) | R$ 1,289 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | E£ 582 (R$ 119) | R$ 426 | - 72% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | E£ 270 (R$ 55) | R$ 83 | - 34% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | E£ 6,044 (R$ 1,235) | R$ 1,752 | - 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | E£ 2,902 (R$ 593) | R$ 430 | + 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | E£ 85 (R$ 17) | R$ 21 | - 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | E£ 101 (R$ 21) | R$ 17 | + 25% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Egypt is 7% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | E£ 906 (R$ 185) | R$ 208 | - 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | E£ 774 (R$ 158) | R$ 183 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | E£ 1,914 (R$ 391) | R$ 331 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | E£ 1,495 (R$ 305) | R$ 254 | + 20% | |
| Transportation | - 43% | |||
| Transportation in Egypt is 43% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | E£ 458,002 (R$ 93,569) | R$ 84,444 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | E£ 5.00 (R$ 1.02) | R$ 4.00 | - 74% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | E£ 323 (R$ 66) | R$ 197 | - 67% | |
| Personal Care | - 53% | |||
| Personal Care in Egypt is 53% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | E£ 43 (R$ 9) | R$ 18 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | E£ 81 (R$ 17) | R$ 44 | - 63% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | E£ 260 (R$ 53) | R$ 231 | - 77% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | E£ 60 (R$ 12) | R$ 17 | - 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | E£ 53 (R$ 11) | R$ 12 | - 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | E£ 46 (R$ 9) | R$ 14 | - 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | E£ 19 (R$ 3.88) | R$ 5.95 | - 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | E£ 20 (R$ 4.00) | R$ 4.10 | - 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | E£ 58 (R$ 12) | R$ 38 | - 69% | |
| Entertainment | + 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Egypt is 28% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | E£ 312 (R$ 64) | R$ 98 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | E£ 130 (R$ 27) | R$ 50 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | E£ 713 (R$ 146) | R$ 203 | - 28% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | E£ 469 (R$ 96) | R$ 176 | - 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | E£ 100 (R$ 20) | R$ 24 | - 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | E£ 38 (R$ 8) | R$ 9 | - 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | E£ 56 (R$ 12) | R$ 11 | + 5% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | E£ 12,204 (R$ 2,493) | R$ 2,901 | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | E£ 21 (R$ 4.37) | R$ 1.25 | + 250% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | E£ 707 (R$ 144) | R$ 134 | + 8% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | E£ 33 (R$ 7) | R$ 10 | - 30% | |
| TOTAL | - 26% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 26, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 32,098 prices entered by 3,457 different people.
Cost of living in Egypt is 26% cheaper than in Brazil
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