- 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£ 142 (C$11) | C$18 | - 40% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | E£ 69 (C$5.16) | C$10 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | E£ 39 (C$2.88) | C$7 | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | E£ 14 (C$1.08) | C$2.39 | - 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | E£ 21 (C$1.60) | C$4.02 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | E£ 10 (C$0.76) | C$3.91 | - 81% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | E£ 32 (C$2.39) | C$10 | - 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | E£ 25 (C$1.84) | C$3.87 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | E£ 7 (C$0.51) | C$2.36 | - 78% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | E£ 22 (C$1.64) | C$3.49 | - 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | E£ 146 (C$11) | C$18 | - 41% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | E£ 13 (C$0.93) | C$2.42 | - 61% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | E£ 5.81 (C$0.43) | C$2.25 | - 81% | |
| Housing | - 68% | |||
| Housing in Egypt is 68% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | E£ 8,190 (C$612) | C$2,091 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | E£ 5,267 (C$393) | C$1,644 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | E£ 908 (C$68) | C$152 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | E£ 6,098 (C$455) | C$1,611 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | E£ 3,794 (C$283) | C$1,184 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | E£ 610 (C$46) | C$102 | - 55% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | E£ 235 (C$18) | C$53 | - 67% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | E£ 6,021 (C$450) | C$467 | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | E£ 3,030 (C$226) | C$155 | + 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | E£ 102 (C$8) | C$12 | - 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | E£ 91 (C$7) | C$24 | - 72% | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Egypt is 5% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | E£ 874 (C$65) | C$72 | - 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | E£ 761 (C$57) | C$58 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | E£ 1,831 (C$137) | C$115 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | E£ 1,123 (C$84) | C$135 | - 38% | |
| Transportation | - 48% | |||
| Transportation in Egypt is 48% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | E£ 444,807 (C$33,222) | C$22,898 | + 45% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | E£ 6 (C$0.45) | C$1.31 | - 66% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | E£ 435 (C$32) | C$110 | - 70% | |
| Personal Care | - 56% | |||
| Personal Care in Egypt is 56% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | E£ 37 (C$2.79) | C$10 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | E£ 75 (C$5.60) | C$21 | - 73% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | E£ 351 (C$26) | C$96 | - 73% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | E£ 60 (C$4.48) | C$8 | - 46% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | E£ 49 (C$3.68) | C$4.78 | - 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | E£ 48 (C$3.58) | C$5.46 | - 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | E£ 25 (C$1.88) | C$2.87 | - 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | E£ 19 (C$1.39) | C$2.65 | - 48% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | E£ 70 (C$5.23) | C$25 | - 79% | |
| Entertainment | - 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Egypt is 41% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | E£ 320 (C$24) | C$54 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | E£ 133 (C$10) | C$27 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | E£ 728 (C$54) | C$144 | - 62% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | E£ 524 (C$39) | C$97 | - 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | E£ 95 (C$7) | C$11 | - 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | E£ 42 (C$3.11) | C$4.99 | - 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | E£ 41 (C$3.04) | C$7 | - 57% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | E£ 9,559 (C$714) | C$597 | + 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | E£ 4.68 (C$0.35) | C$0.52 | - 32% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | E£ 787 (C$59) | C$62 | - 4% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | E£ 37 (C$2.78) | C$14 | - 80% | |
| TOTAL | - 53% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 13, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Egypt is 53% cheaper than in Canada
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