Cost of living in Egypt compared to Colombia
Currency:
| Food | - 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Egypt is 22% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
| Egypt | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | E£ 204 (COL$27,673) | COL$34,150 | - 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | E£ 121 (COL$16,359) | COL$25,365 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | E£ 93 (COL$12,552) | COL$10,421 | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | E£ 26 (COL$3,575) | COL$4,348 | - 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | E£ 50 (COL$6,741) | COL$9,199 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | E£ 12 (COL$1,595) | COL$3,930 | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | E£ 67 (COL$9,112) | COL$11,966 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | E£ 33 (COL$4,485) | COL$8,823 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | E£ 10 (COL$1,395) | COL$3,496 | - 60% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | E£ 44 (COL$5,946) | COL$3,592 | + 66% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | E£ 338 (COL$45,814) | COL$49,286 | - 7% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | E£ 17 (COL$2,332) | COL$5,888 | - 60% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | E£ 10 (COL$1,392) | COL$3,220 | - 57% | |
| Housing | - 41% | |||
| Housing in Egypt is 41% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
| Egypt | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | E£ 12,207 (COL$1,655,435) | COL$3,075,710 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | E£ 5,963 (COL$808,642) | COL$1,529,830 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | E£ 1,207 (COL$163,698) | COL$287,497 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | E£ 7,278 (COL$987,050) | COL$1,687,970 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | E£ 4,450 (COL$603,440) | COL$964,419 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | E£ 1,066 (COL$144,597) | COL$186,441 | - 22% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | E£ 215 (COL$29,151) | COL$73,218 | - 60% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | E£ 7,226 (COL$979,907) | COL$1,434,940 | - 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | E£ 4,091 (COL$554,854) | COL$449,268 | + 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | E£ 163 (COL$22,057) | COL$21,716 | + 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | E£ 87 (COL$11,853) | COL$15,896 | - 25% | |
| Clothes | + 17% | |||
| Clothes in Egypt is 17% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Egypt | Colombia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | E£ 575 (COL$77,997) | COL$198,936 | - 61% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | E£ 1,504 (COL$203,895) | COL$126,323 | + 61% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | E£ 1,747 (COL$236,912) | COL$328,061 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | E£ 2,140 (COL$290,268) | COL$248,008 | + 17% | |
| Transportation | - 26% | |||
| Transportation in Egypt is 26% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
| Egypt | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | E£ 799,839 (COL$108,468,122) | COL$70,129,900 | + 55% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | E£ 10 (COL$1,388) | COL$3,759 | - 63% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | E£ 524 (COL$71,071) | COL$144,998 | - 51% | |
| Personal Care | - 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Egypt is 44% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
| Egypt | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | E£ 39 (COL$5,287) | COL$16,880 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | E£ 87 (COL$11,841) | COL$23,255 | - 49% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | E£ 322 (COL$43,688) | COL$95,730 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | E£ 83 (COL$11,287) | COL$18,331 | - 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | E£ 70 (COL$9,544) | COL$12,960 | - 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | E£ 76 (COL$10,272) | COL$18,152 | - 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | E£ 26 (COL$3,563) | COL$7,541 | - 53% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | E£ 34 (COL$4,632) | COL$5,982 | - 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | E£ 110 (COL$14,918) | COL$28,724 | - 48% | |
| Entertainment | + 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Egypt is 10% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Egypt | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | E£ 415 (COL$56,288) | COL$44,232 | + 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | E£ 194 (COL$26,287) | COL$29,928 | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | E£ 961 (COL$130,319) | COL$137,911 | - 6% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | E£ 621 (COL$84,213) | COL$113,750 | - 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | E£ 128 (COL$17,333) | COL$30,685 | - 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | E£ 59 (COL$8,023) | COL$10,275 | - 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | E£ 83 (COL$11,230) | COL$4,363 | + 157% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | E£ 21,837 (COL$2,961,342) | COL$2,605,450 | + 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | E£ 3.67 (COL$497) | COL$243 | + 105% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | E£ 705 (COL$95,619) | COL$113,274 | - 16% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | E£ 50 (COL$6,791) | COL$9,984 | - 32% | |
| TOTAL | - 22% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 11,547 prices entered by 1,212 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 10, 2023.
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Cost of living in Egypt is 22% cheaper than in Colombia
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