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£ 81 (C$6) | C$19 | - 66% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | E£ 76 (C$5.89) | C$11 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | E£ 48 (C$3.73) | C$7 | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | E£ 15 (C$1.19) | C$2.34 | - 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | E£ 23 (C$1.77) | C$4.06 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | E£ 5.58 (C$0.44) | C$4.82 | - 91% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | E£ 29 (C$2.22) | C$10 | - 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | E£ 26 (C$2.04) | C$3.90 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | E£ 6 (C$0.49) | C$2.63 | - 81% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | E£ 31 (C$2.38) | C$3.14 | - 24% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | E£ 177 (C$14) | C$18 | - 23% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | E£ 14 (C$1.11) | C$2.35 | - 53% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | E£ 5.91 (C$0.46) | C$2.05 | - 78% | |
| Housing | - 74% | |||
| Housing in Egypt is 74% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | E£ 9,019 (C$703) | C$2,110 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | E£ 3,631 (C$283) | C$1,609 | - 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | E£ 489 (C$38) | C$165 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | E£ 4,629 (C$361) | C$1,598 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | E£ 2,736 (C$213) | C$1,085 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | E£ 256 (C$20) | C$111 | - 82% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | E£ 138 (C$11) | C$52 | - 80% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | E£ 4,268 (C$333) | C$362 | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | E£ 2,125 (C$166) | C$162 | + 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | E£ 96 (C$7) | C$11 | - 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | E£ 57 (C$4.43) | C$24 | - 81% | |
| Clothes | + 20% | |||
| Clothes in Egypt is 20% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | E£ 917 (C$71) | C$75 | - 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | E£ 848 (C$66) | C$49 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | E£ 2,121 (C$165) | C$111 | + 49% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | E£ 1,289 (C$100) | C$130 | - 23% | |
| Transportation | - 53% | |||
| Transportation in Egypt is 53% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | E£ 395,100 (C$30,782) | C$25,373 | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | E£ 8 (C$0.62) | C$1.14 | - 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | E£ 318 (C$25) | C$104 | - 76% | |
| Personal Care | - 60% | |||
| Personal Care in Egypt is 60% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | E£ 35 (C$2.72) | C$11 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | E£ 61 (C$4.73) | C$20 | - 76% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | E£ 261 (C$20) | C$97 | - 79% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | E£ 131 (C$10) | C$9 | + 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | E£ 43 (C$3.33) | C$5.14 | - 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | E£ 36 (C$2.81) | C$5.41 | - 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | E£ 20 (C$1.56) | C$3.13 | - 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | E£ 18 (C$1.42) | C$2.55 | - 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | E£ 71 (C$5.53) | C$25 | - 78% | |
| Entertainment | - 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Egypt is 49% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | E£ 328 (C$26) | C$54 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | E£ 175 (C$14) | C$28 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | E£ 1,249 (C$97) | C$155 | - 37% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | E£ 406 (C$32) | C$95 | - 67% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | E£ 75 (C$5.88) | C$12 | - 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | E£ 38 (C$2.98) | C$4.94 | - 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | E£ 47 (C$3.66) | C$7 | - 50% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | E£ 9,759 (C$760) | C$578 | + 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | E£ 1.50 (C$0.12) | C$0.45 | - 74% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | E£ 466 (C$36) | C$58 | - 37% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | E£ 44 (C$3.40) | C$15 | - 77% | |
| TOTAL | - 58% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 7,991 prices entered by 1,140 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 11, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Egypt is 58% cheaper than in Canada
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