Cost of living in Egypt compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 63% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Egypt is 63% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Egypt | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | E£ 118 (C$8) | C$20 | - 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | E£ 93 (C$7) | C$12 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | E£ 45 (C$3.18) | C$8 | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | E£ 16 (C$1.12) | C$2.84 | - 60% | |
| 12 eggs, large | E£ 25 (C$1.75) | C$4.56 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | E£ 9 (C$0.62) | C$4.41 | - 86% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | E£ 38 (C$2.71) | C$9 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | E£ 24 (C$1.72) | C$4.12 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | E£ 8 (C$0.53) | C$2.88 | - 82% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | E£ 26 (C$1.86) | C$3.81 | - 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | E£ 153 (C$11) | C$19 | - 42% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | E£ 16 (C$1.13) | C$2.88 | - 61% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | E£ 8 (C$0.55) | C$2.61 | - 79% | |
| Housing | - 80% | |||
| Housing in Egypt is 80% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Egypt | Canada | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | E£ 8,102 (C$571) | C$2,965 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | E£ 4,589 (C$323) | C$2,305 | - 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | E£ 910 (C$64) | C$242 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | E£ 4,547 (C$320) | C$1,848 | - 83% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | E£ 2,508 (C$177) | C$1,503 | - 88% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | E£ 592 (C$42) | C$143 | - 71% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | E£ 239 (C$17) | C$73 | - 77% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | E£ 4,780 (C$337) | C$395 | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | E£ 2,519 (C$178) | C$171 | + 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | E£ 133 (C$9) | C$11 | - 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | E£ 44 (C$3.12) | C$27 | - 88% | |
| Clothes | + 14% | |||
| Clothes in Egypt is 14% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Egypt | Canada | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | E£ 1,064 (C$75) | C$74 | + 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | E£ 979 (C$69) | C$50 | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | E£ 1,833 (C$129) | C$115 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | E£ 1,113 (C$78) | C$146 | - 46% | |
| Transportation | - 68% | |||
| Transportation in Egypt is 68% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Egypt | Canada | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | E£ 420,829 (C$29,654) | C$26,878 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | E£ 8 (C$0.59) | C$1.67 | - 65% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | E£ 187 (C$13) | C$121 | - 89% | |
| Personal Care | - 70% | |||
| Personal Care in Egypt is 70% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Egypt | Canada | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | E£ 25 (C$1.76) | C$10 | - 82% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | E£ 85 (C$6) | C$20 | - 70% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | E£ 285 (C$20) | C$115 | - 83% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | E£ 48 (C$3.38) | C$9 | - 61% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | E£ 29 (C$2.02) | C$5.53 | - 63% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | E£ 46 (C$3.24) | C$5.64 | - 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | E£ 17 (C$1.18) | C$3.30 | - 64% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | E£ 27 (C$1.90) | C$2.95 | - 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | E£ 70 (C$4.92) | C$28 | - 82% | |
| Entertainment | - 55% | |||
| Entertainment in Egypt is 55% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Egypt | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | E£ 336 (C$24) | C$64 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | E£ 175 (C$12) | C$30 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | E£ 2,837 (C$200) | C$164 | + 22% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | E£ 457 (C$32) | C$99 | - 68% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | E£ 193 (C$14) | C$13 | + 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | E£ 35 (C$2.43) | C$5.15 | - 53% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | E£ 47 (C$3.28) | C$8 | - 57% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | C$697 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | E£ 0.84 (C$0.06) | C$0.38 | - 84% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | E£ 434 (C$31) | C$61 | - 50% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | E£ 46 (C$3.27) | C$17 | - 81% | |
| TOTAL | - 67% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 15, 2022.
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Cost of living in Egypt is 67% cheaper than in Canada
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