Cost of living in Egypt compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Egypt is 48% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | E£ 131 (C$11) | C$19 | - 40% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | E£ 77 (C$7) | C$11 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | E£ 45 (C$3.86) | C$7 | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | E£ 17 (C$1.43) | C$2.42 | - 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | E£ 20 (C$1.72) | C$3.82 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | E£ 8 (C$0.69) | C$3.94 | - 82% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | E£ 50 (C$4.24) | C$10 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | E£ 25 (C$2.09) | C$3.83 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | E£ 8 (C$0.68) | C$2.50 | - 73% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | E£ 26 (C$2.22) | C$3.18 | - 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | E£ 178 (C$15) | C$17 | - 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | E£ 14 (C$1.21) | C$2.28 | - 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | E£ 8 (C$0.66) | C$2.19 | - 70% | |
| Housing | - 70% | |||
| Housing in Egypt is 70% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | E£ 8,708 (C$743) | C$2,260 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | E£ 4,750 (C$405) | C$1,773 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | E£ 826 (C$71) | C$177 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | E£ 5,439 (C$464) | C$1,798 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | E£ 3,205 (C$274) | C$1,257 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | E£ 627 (C$54) | C$114 | - 53% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | E£ 181 (C$15) | C$54 | - 71% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | E£ 4,807 (C$410) | C$385 | + 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | E£ 1,921 (C$164) | C$167 | - 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | E£ 88 (C$8) | C$11 | - 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | E£ 44 (C$3.73) | C$24 | - 84% | |
| Clothes | + 28% | |||
| Clothes in Egypt is 28% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | E£ 939 (C$80) | C$69 | + 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | E£ 812 (C$69) | C$51 | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | E£ 2,103 (C$180) | C$113 | + 59% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | E£ 1,477 (C$126) | C$147 | - 14% | |
| Transportation | - 52% | |||
| Transportation in Egypt is 52% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | E£ 418,013 (C$35,686) | C$25,657 | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | E£ 8 (C$0.68) | C$1.20 | - 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | E£ 291 (C$25) | C$119 | - 79% | |
| Personal Care | - 47% | |||
| Personal Care in Egypt is 47% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | E£ 51 (C$4.37) | C$10 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | E£ 66 (C$5.62) | C$21 | - 73% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | E£ 231 (C$20) | C$76 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | E£ 102 (C$9) | C$8 | + 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | E£ 54 (C$4.62) | C$5.18 | - 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | E£ 42 (C$3.62) | C$5.33 | - 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | E£ 23 (C$1.95) | C$2.88 | - 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | E£ 21 (C$1.81) | C$2.46 | - 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | E£ 74 (C$6) | C$25 | - 74% | |
| Entertainment | - 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Egypt is 39% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | E£ 420 (C$36) | C$55 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | E£ 174 (C$15) | C$29 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | E£ 1,124 (C$96) | C$161 | - 41% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | E£ 630 (C$54) | C$97 | - 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | E£ 81 (C$7) | C$12 | - 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | E£ 38 (C$3.23) | C$4.87 | - 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | E£ 48 (C$4.08) | C$7 | - 45% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | E£ 8,844 (C$755) | C$570 | + 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | E£ 1.50 (C$0.13) | C$0.39 | - 67% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | E£ 503 (C$43) | C$57 | - 25% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | E£ 41 (C$3.53) | C$14 | - 76% | |
| TOTAL | - 52% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 02, 2020.
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Cost of living in Egypt is 52% cheaper than in Canada
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