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Cost of living in Egypt compared to Canada
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| Food | - 56% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Egypt is 56% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | E£ 134 (C$10) | C$17 | - 39% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | E£ 70 (C$5.45) | C$10 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | E£ 39 (C$3.04) | C$7 | - 58% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | E£ 15 (C$1.14) | C$2.41 | - 52% | |
| 12 eggs, large | E£ 21 (C$1.67) | C$3.90 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | E£ 10 (C$0.74) | C$3.76 | - 80% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | E£ 31 (C$2.37) | C$10 | - 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | E£ 25 (C$1.94) | C$3.87 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | E£ 8 (C$0.60) | C$2.41 | - 75% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | E£ 23 (C$1.76) | C$3.32 | - 47% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | E£ 161 (C$12) | C$18 | - 32% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | E£ 13 (C$1.00) | C$2.37 | - 58% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | E£ 5.55 (C$0.43) | C$2.16 | - 80% | |
| Housing | - 66% | |||
| Housing in Egypt is 66% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | E£ 8,316 (C$646) | C$2,086 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | E£ 4,892 (C$380) | C$1,640 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | E£ 763 (C$59) | C$147 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | E£ 6,256 (C$486) | C$1,541 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | E£ 4,018 (C$312) | C$1,142 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | E£ 594 (C$46) | C$101 | - 54% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | E£ 218 (C$17) | C$52 | - 68% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | E£ 5,901 (C$458) | C$449 | + 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | E£ 3,116 (C$242) | C$152 | + 59% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | E£ 96 (C$7) | C$11 | - 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | E£ 88 (C$7) | C$23 | - 70% | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Egypt is 10% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | E£ 884 (C$69) | C$70 | - 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | E£ 841 (C$65) | C$54 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | E£ 1,956 (C$152) | C$113 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | E£ 933 (C$72) | C$137 | - 47% | |
| Transportation | - 34% | |||
| Transportation in Egypt is 34% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | E£ 428,575 (C$33,292) | C$23,960 | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | E£ 7 (C$0.52) | C$1.32 | - 61% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | E£ 701 (C$54) | C$109 | - 50% | |
| Personal Care | - 55% | |||
| Personal Care in Egypt is 55% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | E£ 41 (C$3.20) | C$11 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | E£ 72 (C$5.60) | C$21 | - 74% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | E£ 290 (C$23) | C$95 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | E£ 47 (C$3.66) | C$9 | - 57% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | E£ 49 (C$3.79) | C$4.68 | - 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | E£ 49 (C$3.81) | C$5.42 | - 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | E£ 25 (C$1.96) | C$2.81 | - 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | E£ 22 (C$1.68) | C$2.41 | - 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | E£ 76 (C$5.91) | C$24 | - 76% | |
| Entertainment | - 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Egypt is 42% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | E£ 350 (C$27) | C$52 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | E£ 128 (C$10) | C$27 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | E£ 798 (C$62) | C$155 | - 60% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | E£ 581 (C$45) | C$94 | - 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | E£ 75 (C$5.80) | C$11 | - 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | E£ 40 (C$3.09) | C$5.01 | - 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | E£ 43 (C$3.33) | C$7 | - 52% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | E£ 9,712 (C$754) | C$573 | + 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | E£ 1.89 (C$0.15) | C$0.46 | - 68% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | E£ 821 (C$64) | C$56 | + 15% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | E£ 39 (C$3.00) | C$14 | - 78% | |
| TOTAL | - 48% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 18, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Egypt is 48% cheaper than in Canada
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