- Cost of Living
- Egypt
- Brazil
- Comparison
Cost of living in Egypt compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | - 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Egypt is 24% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | E£ 146 (R$ 31) | R$ 29 | + 8% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | E£ 70 (R$ 15) | R$ 26 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | E£ 39 (R$ 8) | R$ 7 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | E£ 14 (R$ 3.07) | R$ 3.26 | - 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | E£ 22 (R$ 4.64) | R$ 7 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | E£ 11 (R$ 2.27) | R$ 4.66 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | E£ 33 (R$ 7) | R$ 15 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | E£ 26 (R$ 5.46) | R$ 5.61 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | E£ 7 (R$ 1.46) | R$ 3.26 | - 55% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | E£ 22 (R$ 4.71) | R$ 4.57 | + 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | E£ 152 (R$ 32) | R$ 40 | - 19% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | E£ 13 (R$ 2.68) | R$ 6 | - 58% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | E£ 5.73 (R$ 1.22) | R$ 3.21 | - 62% | |
| Housing | - 39% | |||
| Housing in Egypt is 39% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | E£ 8,335 (R$ 1,769) | R$ 3,152 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | E£ 5,159 (R$ 1,095) | R$ 1,954 | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | E£ 908 (R$ 193) | R$ 575 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | E£ 6,098 (R$ 1,294) | R$ 2,124 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | E£ 3,794 (R$ 805) | R$ 1,330 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | E£ 610 (R$ 130) | R$ 409 | - 68% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | E£ 251 (R$ 53) | R$ 83 | - 36% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | E£ 6,021 (R$ 1,277) | R$ 1,732 | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | E£ 3,030 (R$ 643) | R$ 430 | + 49% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | E£ 102 (R$ 22) | R$ 21 | + 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | E£ 91 (R$ 19) | R$ 17 | + 16% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Egypt is 7% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | E£ 874 (R$ 186) | R$ 203 | - 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | E£ 761 (R$ 161) | R$ 183 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | E£ 1,862 (R$ 395) | R$ 328 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | E£ 1,123 (R$ 238) | R$ 259 | - 8% | |
| Transportation | - 37% | |||
| Transportation in Egypt is 37% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | E£ 444,807 (R$ 94,377) | R$ 85,971 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | E£ 5.87 (R$ 1.25) | R$ 4.28 | - 71% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | E£ 435 (R$ 92) | R$ 202 | - 54% | |
| Personal Care | - 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Egypt is 46% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | E£ 41 (R$ 9) | R$ 17 | - 48% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | E£ 74 (R$ 16) | R$ 46 | - 66% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | E£ 334 (R$ 71) | R$ 237 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | E£ 60 (R$ 13) | R$ 18 | - 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | E£ 50 (R$ 11) | R$ 12 | - 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | E£ 52 (R$ 11) | R$ 15 | - 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | E£ 26 (R$ 5.43) | R$ 6 | - 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | E£ 20 (R$ 4.35) | R$ 4.04 | + 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | E£ 70 (R$ 15) | R$ 39 | - 62% | |
| Entertainment | - 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Egypt is 14% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | E£ 329 (R$ 70) | R$ 95 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | E£ 134 (R$ 28) | R$ 50 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | E£ 728 (R$ 154) | R$ 176 | - 12% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | E£ 524 (R$ 111) | R$ 175 | - 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | E£ 91 (R$ 19) | R$ 23 | - 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | E£ 42 (R$ 9) | R$ 9 | + 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | E£ 43 (R$ 9) | R$ 11 | - 17% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | E£ 10,473 (R$ 2,222) | R$ 2,726 | - 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | E£ 4.68 (R$ 0.99) | R$ 1.13 | - 12% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | E£ 820 (R$ 174) | R$ 116 | + 50% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | E£ 37 (R$ 8) | R$ 10 | - 20% | |
| TOTAL | - 30% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 28,325 prices entered by 2,909 different people.
Cost of living in Egypt is 30% cheaper than in Brazil
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