- 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£ 144 (C$11) | C$18 | - 40% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | E£ 70 (C$5.14) | C$10 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | E£ 39 (C$2.83) | C$7 | - 61% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | E£ 14 (C$1.04) | C$2.43 | - 57% | |
| 12 eggs, large | E£ 22 (C$1.59) | C$4.06 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | E£ 11 (C$0.78) | C$4.00 | - 81% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | E£ 32 (C$2.37) | C$11 | - 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | E£ 26 (C$1.88) | C$3.78 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | E£ 7 (C$0.49) | C$2.38 | - 80% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | E£ 21 (C$1.57) | C$3.52 | - 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | E£ 156 (C$11) | C$18 | - 38% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | E£ 12 (C$0.91) | C$2.40 | - 62% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | E£ 5.99 (C$0.44) | C$2.28 | - 81% | |
| Housing | - 69% | |||
| Housing in Egypt is 69% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | E£ 8,249 (C$604) | C$2,123 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | E£ 5,137 (C$376) | C$1,638 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | E£ 891 (C$65) | C$157 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | E£ 5,950 (C$436) | C$1,641 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | E£ 3,659 (C$268) | C$1,181 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | E£ 617 (C$45) | C$102 | - 56% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | E£ 253 (C$19) | C$53 | - 65% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | E£ 6,021 (C$441) | C$485 | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | E£ 3,028 (C$222) | C$155 | + 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | E£ 102 (C$7) | C$12 | - 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | E£ 90 (C$7) | C$24 | - 72% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Egypt is 4% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | E£ 896 (C$66) | C$72 | - 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | E£ 790 (C$58) | C$58 | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | E£ 1,892 (C$139) | C$115 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | E£ 1,162 (C$85) | C$139 | - 39% | |
| Transportation | - 49% | |||
| Transportation in Egypt is 49% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | E£ 451,706 (C$33,079) | C$22,868 | + 45% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | E£ 5.79 (C$0.42) | C$1.30 | - 67% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | E£ 435 (C$32) | C$110 | - 71% | |
| Personal Care | - 59% | |||
| Personal Care in Egypt is 59% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | E£ 39 (C$2.89) | C$10 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | E£ 78 (C$5.69) | C$22 | - 74% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | E£ 337 (C$25) | C$100 | - 75% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | E£ 55 (C$4.03) | C$8 | - 52% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | E£ 52 (C$3.81) | C$4.90 | - 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | E£ 51 (C$3.73) | C$5.55 | - 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | E£ 23 (C$1.72) | C$2.82 | - 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | E£ 18 (C$1.34) | C$2.73 | - 51% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | E£ 70 (C$5.11) | C$25 | - 80% | |
| Entertainment | - 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Egypt is 39% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | E£ 323 (C$24) | C$54 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | E£ 131 (C$10) | C$27 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | E£ 693 (C$51) | C$144 | - 65% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | E£ 524 (C$38) | C$98 | - 61% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | E£ 93 (C$7) | C$12 | - 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | E£ 42 (C$3.05) | C$5.00 | - 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | E£ 56 (C$4.13) | C$7 | - 42% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | E£ 10,206 (C$747) | C$597 | + 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | E£ 4.68 (C$0.34) | C$0.47 | - 27% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | E£ 831 (C$61) | C$63 | - 3% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | E£ 36 (C$2.65) | C$14 | - 81% | |
| TOTAL | - 54% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Egypt is 54% cheaper than in Canada
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