Cost of living in Egypt compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 61% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Egypt is 61% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Egypt | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | E£ 215 (C$9) | C$23 | - 60% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | E£ 121 (C$5.32) | C$13 | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | E£ 93 (C$4.08) | C$8 | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | E£ 26 (C$1.16) | C$2.97 | - 61% | |
| 12 eggs, large | E£ 50 (C$2.19) | C$5.23 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | E£ 12 (C$0.52) | C$4.96 | - 90% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | E£ 67 (C$2.96) | C$9 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | E£ 33 (C$1.46) | C$4.81 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | E£ 10 (C$0.45) | C$2.98 | - 85% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | E£ 44 (C$1.93) | C$3.39 | - 43% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | E£ 338 (C$15) | C$18 | - 16% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | E£ 17 (C$0.76) | C$2.80 | - 73% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | E£ 10 (C$0.45) | C$2.97 | - 85% | |
| Housing | - 81% | |||
| Housing in Egypt is 81% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Egypt | Canada | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | E£ 12,207 (C$538) | C$2,787 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | E£ 5,963 (C$263) | C$2,174 | - 88% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | E£ 1,207 (C$53) | C$202 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | E£ 7,278 (C$321) | C$1,792 | - 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | E£ 4,450 (C$196) | C$1,442 | - 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | E£ 1,066 (C$47) | C$133 | - 65% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | E£ 215 (C$9) | C$74 | - 87% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | E£ 7,226 (C$319) | C$434 | - 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | E£ 4,091 (C$180) | C$192 | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | E£ 163 (C$7) | C$15 | - 52% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | E£ 87 (C$3.85) | C$30 | - 87% | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in Egypt is 12% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Egypt | Canada | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | E£ 575 (C$25) | C$78 | - 68% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | E£ 1,504 (C$66) | C$55 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | E£ 1,747 (C$77) | C$118 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | E£ 2,140 (C$94) | C$145 | - 35% | |
| Transportation | - 61% | |||
| Transportation in Egypt is 61% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Egypt | Canada | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | E£ 799,839 (C$35,262) | C$30,397 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | E£ 10 (C$0.45) | C$1.72 | - 74% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | E£ 524 (C$23) | C$111 | - 79% | |
| Personal Care | - 74% | |||
| Personal Care in Egypt is 74% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Egypt | Canada | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | E£ 39 (C$1.72) | C$13 | - 87% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | E£ 87 (C$3.85) | C$31 | - 88% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | E£ 322 (C$14) | C$96 | - 85% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | E£ 83 (C$3.67) | C$9 | - 60% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | E£ 70 (C$3.10) | C$6 | - 52% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | E£ 76 (C$3.34) | C$6 | - 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | E£ 26 (C$1.16) | C$4.26 | - 73% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | E£ 34 (C$1.51) | C$3.45 | - 56% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | E£ 110 (C$4.85) | C$31 | - 84% | |
| Entertainment | - 57% | |||
| Entertainment in Egypt is 57% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Egypt | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | E£ 415 (C$18) | C$66 | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | E£ 194 (C$9) | C$31 | - 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | E£ 961 (C$42) | C$127 | - 67% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | E£ 621 (C$27) | C$107 | - 74% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | E£ 128 (C$5.63) | C$14 | - 61% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | E£ 59 (C$2.61) | C$5.19 | - 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | E£ 83 (C$3.65) | C$7 | - 50% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | E£ 21,837 (C$963) | C$774 | + 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | E£ 3.67 (C$0.16) | C$0.42 | - 62% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | E£ 705 (C$31) | C$63 | - 51% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | E£ 50 (C$2.21) | C$17 | - 87% | |
| TOTAL | - 66% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 7,690 prices entered by 1,026 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 28, 2023.
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Cost of living in Egypt is 66% cheaper than in Canada
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