- Cost of Living
- Egypt
- Canada
- Comparison
Cost of living in Egypt compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 58% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Egypt is 58% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | E£ 141 (C$10) | C$18 | - 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | E£ 68 (C$5.03) | C$10 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | E£ 39 (C$2.88) | C$7 | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | E£ 14 (C$1.04) | C$2.46 | - 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | E£ 22 (C$1.58) | C$4.12 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | E£ 10 (C$0.77) | C$4.00 | - 81% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | E£ 32 (C$2.36) | C$10 | - 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | E£ 25 (C$1.85) | C$3.71 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | E£ 7 (C$0.48) | C$2.32 | - 79% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | E£ 21 (C$1.55) | C$3.51 | - 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | E£ 154 (C$11) | C$18 | - 38% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | E£ 12 (C$0.91) | C$2.40 | - 62% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | E£ 6 (C$0.44) | C$2.34 | - 81% | |
| Housing | - 69% | |||
| Housing in Egypt is 69% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | E£ 8,155 (C$600) | C$2,111 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | E£ 4,746 (C$349) | C$1,647 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | E£ 893 (C$66) | C$156 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | E£ 5,582 (C$411) | C$1,626 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | E£ 3,486 (C$256) | C$1,165 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | E£ 591 (C$43) | C$102 | - 57% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | E£ 274 (C$20) | C$53 | - 62% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | E£ 6,271 (C$461) | C$484 | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | E£ 3,100 (C$228) | C$159 | + 44% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | E£ 88 (C$6) | C$11 | - 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | E£ 92 (C$7) | C$23 | - 71% | |
| Clothes | + 0% | |||
| Clothes in Egypt is 0% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | E£ 935 (C$69) | C$71 | - 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | E£ 801 (C$59) | C$57 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | E£ 1,917 (C$141) | C$114 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | E£ 1,205 (C$89) | C$138 | - 36% | |
| Transportation | - 54% | |||
| Transportation in Egypt is 54% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | E£ 461,730 (C$33,958) | C$22,894 | + 48% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | E£ 5.38 (C$0.40) | C$1.28 | - 69% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | E£ 323 (C$24) | C$112 | - 79% | |
| Personal Care | - 62% | |||
| Personal Care in Egypt is 62% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | E£ 37 (C$2.75) | C$10 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | E£ 80 (C$5.86) | C$21 | - 72% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | E£ 256 (C$19) | C$96 | - 80% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | E£ 51 (C$3.76) | C$8 | - 54% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | E£ 52 (C$3.82) | C$4.95 | - 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | E£ 47 (C$3.49) | C$5.59 | - 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | E£ 20 (C$1.46) | C$2.95 | - 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | E£ 20 (C$1.46) | C$2.80 | - 48% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | E£ 65 (C$4.82) | C$25 | - 80% | |
| Entertainment | - 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Egypt is 40% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | E£ 336 (C$25) | C$54 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | E£ 128 (C$9) | C$28 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | E£ 701 (C$52) | C$150 | - 66% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | E£ 506 (C$37) | C$96 | - 61% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | E£ 93 (C$7) | C$12 | - 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | E£ 38 (C$2.82) | C$4.95 | - 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | E£ 55 (C$4.08) | C$7 | - 42% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | E£ 11,085 (C$815) | C$591 | + 38% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | E£ 4.10 (C$0.30) | C$0.43 | - 30% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | E£ 717 (C$53) | C$62 | - 14% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | E£ 34 (C$2.51) | C$14 | - 82% | |
| TOTAL | - 56% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Egypt is 56% cheaper than in Canada
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