- Cost of Living
- Egypt
- Colombia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Egypt compared to Colombia
Currency:
| Food | - 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Egypt is 4% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | E£ 149 (COL$25,156) | COL$12,125 | + 107% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | E£ 69 (COL$11,582) | COL$15,411 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | E£ 39 (COL$6,630) | COL$6,926 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | E£ 14 (COL$2,379) | COL$2,510 | - 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | E£ 22 (COL$3,642) | COL$4,730 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | E£ 10 (COL$1,697) | COL$2,754 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | E£ 32 (COL$5,424) | COL$7,050 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | E£ 25 (COL$4,239) | COL$5,066 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | E£ 6 (COL$1,085) | COL$2,184 | - 50% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | E£ 21 (COL$3,620) | COL$2,618 | + 38% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | E£ 162 (COL$27,367) | COL$33,783 | - 19% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | E£ 12 (COL$2,072) | COL$3,712 | - 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | E£ 5.94 (COL$1,002) | COL$2,252 | - 56% | |
| Housing | - 37% | |||
| Housing in Egypt is 37% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | E£ 8,237 (COL$1,387,999) | COL$2,587,380 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | E£ 4,751 (COL$800,627) | COL$1,430,950 | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | E£ 893 (COL$150,473) | COL$304,889 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | E£ 5,885 (COL$991,631) | COL$1,604,320 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | E£ 3,601 (COL$606,728) | COL$946,988 | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | E£ 594 (COL$100,082) | COL$208,345 | - 52% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | E£ 252 (COL$42,482) | COL$71,294 | - 40% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | E£ 6,202 (COL$1,045,073) | COL$1,334,230 | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | E£ 3,087 (COL$520,161) | COL$299,317 | + 74% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | E£ 91 (COL$15,300) | COL$18,971 | - 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | E£ 88 (COL$14,795) | COL$12,900 | + 15% | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Egypt is 4% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | E£ 930 (COL$156,761) | COL$174,533 | - 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | E£ 824 (COL$138,805) | COL$130,696 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | E£ 1,911 (COL$322,031) | COL$255,733 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | E£ 1,232 (COL$207,659) | COL$232,972 | - 11% | |
| Transportation | - 20% | |||
| Transportation in Egypt is 20% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | E£ 460,034 (COL$77,519,400) | COL$60,484,300 | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | E£ 5.61 (COL$945) | COL$2,370 | - 60% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | E£ 397 (COL$66,843) | COL$113,332 | - 41% | |
| Personal Care | - 48% | |||
| Personal Care in Egypt is 48% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | E£ 37 (COL$6,255) | COL$16,916 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | E£ 79 (COL$13,297) | COL$21,544 | - 38% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | E£ 253 (COL$42,714) | COL$116,927 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | E£ 51 (COL$8,614) | COL$17,559 | - 51% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | E£ 52 (COL$8,762) | COL$13,293 | - 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | E£ 46 (COL$7,729) | COL$15,184 | - 49% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | E£ 20 (COL$3,404) | COL$6,296 | - 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | E£ 21 (COL$3,489) | COL$4,034 | - 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | E£ 64 (COL$10,787) | COL$17,454 | - 38% | |
| Entertainment | + 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Egypt is 22% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | E£ 322 (COL$54,328) | COL$56,567 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | E£ 129 (COL$21,721) | COL$24,218 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | E£ 681 (COL$114,749) | COL$141,941 | - 19% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | E£ 501 (COL$84,497) | COL$101,870 | - 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | E£ 91 (COL$15,300) | COL$19,984 | - 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | E£ 39 (COL$6,512) | COL$5,907 | + 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | E£ 56 (COL$9,470) | COL$6,618 | + 43% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | E£ 10,910 (COL$1,838,371) | COL$1,638,490 | + 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | E£ 4.61 (COL$778) | COL$223 | + 249% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | E£ 776 (COL$130,693) | COL$111,823 | + 17% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | E£ 35 (COL$5,885) | COL$5,175 | + 14% | |
| TOTAL | - 16% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Egypt is 16% cheaper than in Colombia
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