- Cost of Living
- Egypt
- Colombia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Egypt compared to Colombia
Currency:
| Food | - 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Egypt is 7% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | E£ 139 (COL$24,228) | COL$12,622 | + 92% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | E£ 68 (COL$11,897) | COL$15,972 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | E£ 39 (COL$6,728) | COL$7,768 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | E£ 14 (COL$2,524) | COL$2,452 | + 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | E£ 21 (COL$3,735) | COL$4,922 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | E£ 10 (COL$1,769) | COL$2,756 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | E£ 31 (COL$5,500) | COL$7,235 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | E£ 25 (COL$4,298) | COL$4,895 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | E£ 7 (COL$1,250) | COL$2,157 | - 42% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | E£ 22 (COL$3,822) | COL$2,830 | + 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | E£ 150 (COL$26,119) | COL$36,843 | - 29% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | E£ 13 (COL$2,189) | COL$3,641 | - 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | E£ 5.69 (COL$994) | COL$2,201 | - 55% | |
| Housing | - 35% | |||
| Housing in Egypt is 35% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | E£ 8,598 (COL$1,501,433) | COL$2,570,440 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | E£ 5,254 (COL$917,445) | COL$1,432,120 | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | E£ 880 (COL$153,625) | COL$314,443 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | E£ 5,801 (COL$1,013,053) | COL$1,655,350 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | E£ 3,965 (COL$692,447) | COL$960,072 | - 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | E£ 619 (COL$108,110) | COL$215,041 | - 50% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | E£ 234 (COL$40,915) | COL$76,539 | - 47% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | E£ 5,850 (COL$1,021,617) | COL$1,283,440 | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | E£ 2,926 (COL$511,006) | COL$295,841 | + 73% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | E£ 97 (COL$16,885) | COL$17,481 | - 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | E£ 91 (COL$15,958) | COL$14,753 | + 8% | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in Egypt is 7% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | E£ 902 (COL$157,484) | COL$163,899 | - 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | E£ 808 (COL$141,063) | COL$124,821 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | E£ 1,787 (COL$312,100) | COL$259,746 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | E£ 947 (COL$165,327) | COL$221,100 | - 25% | |
| Transportation | - 11% | |||
| Transportation in Egypt is 11% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | E£ 438,533 (COL$76,578,399) | COL$56,981,400 | + 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | E£ 6 (COL$1,074) | COL$2,419 | - 56% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | E£ 491 (COL$85,815) | COL$116,354 | - 26% | |
| Personal Care | - 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Egypt is 40% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | E£ 37 (COL$6,521) | COL$19,904 | - 67% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | E£ 74 (COL$12,861) | COL$19,777 | - 35% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | E£ 287 (COL$50,052) | COL$100,504 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | E£ 60 (COL$10,478) | COL$20,715 | - 49% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | E£ 50 (COL$8,801) | COL$13,052 | - 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | E£ 49 (COL$8,572) | COL$15,543 | - 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | E£ 26 (COL$4,581) | COL$5,815 | - 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | E£ 21 (COL$3,720) | COL$4,430 | - 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | E£ 72 (COL$12,501) | COL$16,681 | - 25% | |
| Entertainment | + 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Egypt is 18% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | E£ 322 (COL$56,212) | COL$49,667 | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | E£ 133 (COL$23,181) | COL$23,553 | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | E£ 797 (COL$139,170) | COL$150,732 | - 8% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | E£ 528 (COL$92,196) | COL$100,249 | - 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | E£ 95 (COL$16,512) | COL$18,328 | - 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | E£ 40 (COL$6,924) | COL$6,068 | + 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | E£ 40 (COL$6,910) | COL$5,845 | + 18% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | E£ 10,146 (COL$1,771,666) | COL$1,728,520 | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | E£ 3.42 (COL$598) | COL$274 | + 118% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | E£ 735 (COL$128,295) | COL$104,934 | + 22% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | E£ 37 (COL$6,487) | COL$5,482 | + 18% | |
| TOTAL | - 13% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Egypt is 13% cheaper than in Colombia
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