- Cost of Living
- Egypt
- Brazil
- Comparison
Cost of living in Egypt compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | - 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Egypt is 17% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | E£ 149 (R$ 35) | R$ 29 | + 20% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | E£ 69 (R$ 16) | R$ 26 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | E£ 39 (R$ 9) | R$ 7 | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | E£ 14 (R$ 3.28) | R$ 3.22 | + 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | E£ 22 (R$ 5.02) | R$ 7 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | E£ 10 (R$ 2.34) | R$ 4.59 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | E£ 32 (R$ 7) | R$ 14 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | E£ 25 (R$ 5.85) | R$ 5.59 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | E£ 6 (R$ 1.50) | R$ 3.31 | - 55% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | E£ 21 (R$ 4.99) | R$ 4.60 | + 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | E£ 162 (R$ 38) | R$ 40 | - 5% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | E£ 12 (R$ 2.86) | R$ 6 | - 56% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | E£ 5.94 (R$ 1.38) | R$ 3.25 | - 58% | |
| Housing | - 35% | |||
| Housing in Egypt is 35% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | E£ 8,237 (R$ 1,914) | R$ 3,120 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | E£ 4,751 (R$ 1,104) | R$ 1,943 | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | E£ 893 (R$ 207) | R$ 548 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | E£ 5,885 (R$ 1,367) | R$ 2,084 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | E£ 3,601 (R$ 837) | R$ 1,313 | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | E£ 594 (R$ 138) | R$ 405 | - 66% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | E£ 252 (R$ 59) | R$ 84 | - 30% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | E£ 6,202 (R$ 1,441) | R$ 1,739 | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | E£ 3,087 (R$ 717) | R$ 430 | + 67% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | E£ 91 (R$ 21) | R$ 21 | + 0% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | E£ 88 (R$ 20) | R$ 17 | + 22% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in Egypt is 9% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | E£ 930 (R$ 216) | R$ 202 | + 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | E£ 824 (R$ 191) | R$ 184 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | E£ 1,911 (R$ 444) | R$ 329 | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | E£ 1,232 (R$ 286) | R$ 256 | + 12% | |
| Transportation | - 33% | |||
| Transportation in Egypt is 33% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | E£ 460,034 (R$ 106,895) | R$ 85,401 | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | E£ 5.61 (R$ 1.30) | R$ 4.20 | - 69% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | E£ 397 (R$ 92) | R$ 201 | - 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£ 37 (R$ 9) | R$ 17 | - 48% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | E£ 79 (R$ 18) | R$ 46 | - 60% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | E£ 253 (R$ 59) | R$ 231 | - 75% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | E£ 51 (R$ 12) | R$ 18 | - 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | E£ 52 (R$ 12) | R$ 12 | + 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | E£ 46 (R$ 11) | R$ 15 | - 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | E£ 20 (R$ 4.69) | R$ 6 | - 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | E£ 21 (R$ 4.81) | R$ 4.04 | + 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | E£ 64 (R$ 15) | R$ 38 | - 61% | |
| Entertainment | - 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Egypt is 8% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | E£ 322 (R$ 75) | R$ 97 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | E£ 129 (R$ 30) | R$ 50 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | E£ 681 (R$ 158) | R$ 179 | - 11% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | E£ 501 (R$ 117) | R$ 174 | - 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | E£ 91 (R$ 21) | R$ 24 | - 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | E£ 39 (R$ 9) | R$ 9 | + 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | E£ 56 (R$ 13) | R$ 11 | + 19% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | E£ 10,910 (R$ 2,535) | R$ 2,758 | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | E£ 4.61 (R$ 1.07) | R$ 1.13 | - 5% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | E£ 776 (R$ 180) | R$ 125 | + 44% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | E£ 35 (R$ 8) | R$ 10 | - 17% | |
| TOTAL | - 24% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 29,095 prices entered by 2,997 different people.
Cost of living in Egypt is 24% cheaper than in Brazil
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