English
EspañolCost of living in Egypt compared to Chile
Currency:
| Food | - 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Egypt is 21% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | E£ 120 (CH$5,811) | CH$7,124 | - 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | E£ 68 (CH$3,307) | CH$4,496 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | E£ 41 (CH$1,988) | CH$1,870 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | E£ 15 (CH$726) | CH$804 | - 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | E£ 20 (CH$961) | CH$1,949 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | E£ 9 (CH$422) | CH$986 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | E£ 34 (CH$1,642) | CH$3,446 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | E£ 23 (CH$1,107) | CH$936 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | E£ 9 (CH$418) | CH$767 | - 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | E£ 23 (CH$1,114) | CH$1,008 | + 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | E£ 187 (CH$9,053) | CH$4,304 | + 110% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | E£ 12 (CH$603) | CH$1,391 | - 57% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | E£ 5.80 (CH$280) | CH$465 | - 40% | |
| Housing | - 42% | |||
| Housing in Egypt is 42% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | E£ 8,208 (CH$397,094) | CH$719,274 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | E£ 4,656 (CH$225,274) | CH$461,654 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | E£ 649 (CH$31,379) | CH$68,313 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | E£ 5,527 (CH$267,416) | CH$492,081 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | E£ 3,205 (CH$155,085) | CH$312,158 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | E£ 693 (CH$33,534) | CH$44,268 | - 24% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | E£ 191 (CH$9,219) | CH$18,262 | - 50% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | E£ 5,586 (CH$270,248) | CH$207,948 | + 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | E£ 2,754 (CH$133,237) | CH$54,206 | + 146% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | E£ 79 (CH$3,837) | CH$7,937 | - 52% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | E£ 69 (CH$3,359) | CH$5,857 | - 43% | |
| Clothes | + 32% | |||
| Clothes in Egypt is 32% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | E£ 601 (CH$29,094) | CH$33,982 | - 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | E£ 719 (CH$34,803) | CH$22,902 | + 52% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | E£ 1,574 (CH$76,155) | CH$44,591 | + 71% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | E£ 844 (CH$40,827) | CH$56,606 | - 28% | |
| Transportation | - 25% | |||
| Transportation in Egypt is 25% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | E£ 406,273 (CH$19,656,143) | CH$12,442,200 | + 58% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | E£ 7 (CH$341) | CH$835 | - 59% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | E£ 411 (CH$19,865) | CH$38,817 | - 49% | |
| Personal Care | - 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Egypt is 32% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | E£ 46 (CH$2,209) | CH$3,271 | - 32% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | E£ 68 (CH$3,278) | CH$6,350 | - 48% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | E£ 299 (CH$14,467) | CH$29,866 | - 52% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | E£ 102 (CH$4,914) | CH$3,999 | + 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | E£ 42 (CH$2,039) | CH$2,882 | - 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | E£ 48 (CH$2,328) | CH$2,821 | - 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | E£ 30 (CH$1,438) | CH$1,729 | - 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | E£ 23 (CH$1,098) | CH$1,581 | - 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | E£ 77 (CH$3,712) | CH$10,020 | - 63% | |
| Entertainment | - 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Egypt is 14% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | E£ 270 (CH$13,041) | CH$20,110 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | E£ 153 (CH$7,383) | CH$8,584 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | E£ 1,012 (CH$48,941) | CH$24,467 | + 100% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | E£ 482 (CH$23,312) | CH$33,822 | - 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | E£ 97 (CH$4,686) | CH$5,377 | - 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | E£ 33 (CH$1,600) | CH$2,614 | - 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | E£ 37 (CH$1,783) | CH$2,457 | - 27% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | E£ 8,755 (CH$423,580) | CH$323,293 | + 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | E£ 1.79 (CH$86) | CH$80 | + 8% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | E£ 539 (CH$26,071) | CH$32,744 | - 20% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | E£ 39 (CH$1,893) | CH$4,020 | - 53% | |
| TOTAL | - 25% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 13, 2019.
Exchange rate:
48.382
CLP
/
EGP
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 7,435 prices entered by 681 different people.
Cost of living in Egypt is 25% cheaper than in Chile
Other Country Comparisons
- Cost of living in American Samoa is in Chile
- Cost of living in Argentina is 35% cheaper than in Chile
- Cost of living in Angola is 24% more expensive than in Chile
- Cost of living in Afghanistan is 10% cheaper than in Chile
- Cost of living in Armenia is 24% cheaper than in Chile
- Cost of living in Andorra is 60% more expensive than in Chile
- Cost of living in Albania is 11% cheaper than in Chile
- Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 31% more expensive than in Chile