Cost of living in Egypt compared to Chile
Currency:
Food | - 35% | |||
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Food in Egypt is 35% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
Egypt | Chile | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | E£ 118 (CH$5,530) | CH$11,010 | - 50% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | E£ 93 (CH$4,372) | CH$5,539 | - 21% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | E£ 45 (CH$2,121) | CH$2,163 | - 2% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | E£ 16 (CH$750) | CH$901 | - 17% | |
12 eggs, large | E£ 25 (CH$1,168) | CH$2,308 | - 49% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | E£ 9 (CH$412) | CH$1,284 | - 68% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | E£ 38 (CH$1,808) | CH$4,244 | - 57% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | E£ 24 (CH$1,148) | CH$1,344 | - 15% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | E£ 8 (CH$354) | CH$910 | - 61% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | E£ 26 (CH$1,244) | CH$1,125 | + 11% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | E£ 153 (CH$7,186) | CH$5,798 | + 24% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | E£ 16 (CH$752) | CH$1,724 | - 56% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | E£ 8 (CH$369) | CH$554 | - 33% | |
Housing | - 47% | |||
Housing in Egypt is 47% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
Egypt | Chile | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | E£ 8,102 (CH$380,870) | CH$790,488 | - 52% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | E£ 4,589 (CH$215,724) | CH$514,869 | - 58% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | E£ 910 (CH$42,784) | CH$59,643 | - 28% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | E£ 4,547 (CH$213,765) | CH$494,657 | - 57% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | E£ 2,508 (CH$117,901) | CH$337,583 | - 65% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | E£ 592 (CH$27,838) | CH$39,221 | - 29% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | E£ 239 (CH$11,240) | CH$17,095 | - 34% | |
40” flat screen tv | E£ 4,780 (CH$224,697) | CH$263,633 | - 15% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | E£ 2,519 (CH$118,426) | CH$68,392 | + 73% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | E£ 133 (CH$6,263) | CH$8,640 | - 28% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | E£ 44 (CH$2,084) | CH$6,209 | - 66% | |
Clothes | + 50% | |||
Clothes in Egypt is 50% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
Egypt | Chile | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | E£ 1,064 (CH$50,006) | CH$40,039 | + 25% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | E£ 979 (CH$46,008) | CH$26,562 | + 73% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | E£ 1,833 (CH$86,183) | CH$54,657 | + 58% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | E£ 1,113 (CH$52,331) | CH$60,891 | - 14% | |
Transportation | - 47% | |||
Transportation in Egypt is 47% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
Egypt | Chile | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | E£ 420,829 (CH$19,784,008) | CH$14,409,900 | + 37% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | E£ 8 (CH$394) | CH$1,042 | - 62% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | E£ 187 (CH$8,810) | CH$39,485 | - 78% | |
Personal Care | - 52% | |||
Personal Care in Egypt is 52% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
Egypt | Chile | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | E£ 25 (CH$1,176) | CH$2,844 | - 59% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | E£ 85 (CH$4,012) | CH$5,728 | - 30% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | E£ 285 (CH$13,377) | CH$30,938 | - 57% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | E£ 48 (CH$2,257) | CH$4,588 | - 51% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | E£ 29 (CH$1,347) | CH$3,300 | - 59% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | E£ 46 (CH$2,162) | CH$3,364 | - 36% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | E£ 17 (CH$788) | CH$1,888 | - 58% | |
Tube of toothpaste | E£ 27 (CH$1,269) | CH$1,972 | - 36% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | E£ 70 (CH$3,285) | CH$11,305 | - 71% | |
Entertainment | - 27% | |||
Entertainment in Egypt is 27% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
Egypt | Chile | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | E£ 336 (CH$15,799) | CH$22,806 | - 31% | |
2 tickets to the movies | E£ 175 (CH$8,235) | CH$9,399 | - 12% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | E£ 2,837 (CH$133,358) | CH$23,606 | + 465% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | E£ 457 (CH$21,487) | CH$38,157 | - 44% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | E£ 193 (CH$9,068) | CH$6,472 | + 40% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | E£ 35 (CH$1,622) | CH$3,268 | - 50% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | E£ 47 (CH$2,190) | CH$2,828 | - 23% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | CH$419,779 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | E£ 0.84 (CH$40) | CH$119 | - 67% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | E£ 434 (CH$20,389) | CH$37,502 | - 46% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | E£ 46 (CH$2,181) | CH$4,152 | - 47% | |
TOTAL | - 37% |
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Egypt is 37% cheaper than in Chile
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