Cost of living in Egypt compared to Chile
Currency:
| Food | - 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Egypt is 49% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| Egypt | Chile | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | E£ 215 (CH$5,573) | CH$14,131 | - 61% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | E£ 121 (CH$3,124) | CH$6,878 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | E£ 93 (CH$2,397) | CH$2,774 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | E£ 26 (CH$683) | CH$1,046 | - 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | E£ 50 (CH$1,287) | CH$2,927 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | E£ 12 (CH$305) | CH$1,371 | - 78% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | E£ 67 (CH$1,740) | CH$5,685 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | E£ 33 (CH$857) | CH$1,479 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | E£ 10 (CH$266) | CH$1,060 | - 75% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | E£ 44 (CH$1,136) | CH$1,103 | + 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | E£ 338 (CH$8,750) | CH$6,849 | + 28% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | E£ 17 (CH$445) | CH$1,914 | - 77% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | E£ 10 (CH$266) | CH$692 | - 62% | |
| Housing | - 64% | |||
| Housing in Egypt is 64% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| Egypt | Chile | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | E£ 12,207 (CH$316,153) | CH$932,196 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | E£ 5,963 (CH$154,434) | CH$568,286 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | E£ 1,207 (CH$31,263) | CH$69,555 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | E£ 7,278 (CH$188,506) | CH$594,380 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | E£ 4,450 (CH$115,244) | CH$394,351 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | E£ 1,066 (CH$27,615) | CH$46,395 | - 40% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | E£ 215 (CH$5,567) | CH$16,212 | - 66% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | E£ 7,226 (CH$187,142) | CH$241,024 | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | E£ 4,091 (CH$105,965) | CH$75,873 | + 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | E£ 163 (CH$4,212) | CH$7,699 | - 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | E£ 87 (CH$2,264) | CH$7,992 | - 72% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Egypt is about the same as in Chile | ||||
| Egypt | Chile | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | E£ 575 (CH$14,896) | CH$43,921 | - 66% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | E£ 1,504 (CH$38,940) | CH$27,062 | + 44% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | E£ 1,747 (CH$45,245) | CH$64,170 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | E£ 2,140 (CH$55,435) | CH$71,222 | - 22% | |
| Transportation | - 48% | |||
| Transportation in Egypt is 48% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| Egypt | Chile | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | E£ 799,839 (CH$20,715,122) | CH$14,540,900 | + 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | E£ 10 (CH$265) | CH$1,271 | - 79% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | E£ 524 (CH$13,573) | CH$41,980 | - 68% | |
| Personal Care | - 64% | |||
| Personal Care in Egypt is 64% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| Egypt | Chile | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | E£ 39 (CH$1,010) | CH$3,609 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | E£ 87 (CH$2,261) | CH$8,237 | - 73% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | E£ 322 (CH$8,344) | CH$40,294 | - 79% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | E£ 83 (CH$2,156) | CH$4,290 | - 50% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | E£ 70 (CH$1,823) | CH$3,724 | - 51% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | E£ 76 (CH$1,962) | CH$3,805 | - 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | E£ 26 (CH$680) | CH$1,709 | - 60% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | E£ 34 (CH$885) | CH$1,911 | - 54% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | E£ 110 (CH$2,849) | CH$14,717 | - 81% | |
| Entertainment | - 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Egypt is 41% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| Egypt | Chile | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | E£ 415 (CH$10,750) | CH$25,242 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | E£ 194 (CH$5,020) | CH$9,906 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | E£ 961 (CH$24,888) | CH$22,888 | + 9% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | E£ 621 (CH$16,083) | CH$44,551 | - 64% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | E£ 128 (CH$3,310) | CH$8,723 | - 62% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | E£ 59 (CH$1,532) | CH$3,808 | - 60% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | E£ 83 (CH$2,145) | CH$2,986 | - 28% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | E£ 21,837 (CH$565,554) | CH$573,521 | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | E£ 3.67 (CH$95) | CH$110 | - 13% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | E£ 705 (CH$18,261) | CH$42,645 | - 57% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | E£ 50 (CH$1,297) | CH$4,665 | - 72% | |
| TOTAL | - 49% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 8,488 prices entered by 774 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 02, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Egypt is 49% cheaper than in Chile
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