Cost of living in Egypt compared to Colombia
Currency:
| Food | + 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Egypt is about the same as in Colombia | ||||
| Egypt | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | E£ 78 (COL$20,089) | COL$26,946 | - 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | E£ 87 (COL$22,471) | COL$19,484 | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | E£ 39 (COL$9,988) | COL$8,086 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | E£ 15 (COL$3,955) | COL$2,887 | + 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | E£ 22 (COL$5,655) | COL$6,426 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | E£ 6 (COL$1,622) | COL$2,864 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | E£ 28 (COL$7,104) | COL$9,180 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | E£ 25 (COL$6,420) | COL$6,002 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | E£ 6 (COL$1,622) | COL$2,576 | - 37% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | E£ 27 (COL$6,879) | COL$3,025 | + 127% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | E£ 153 (COL$39,296) | COL$41,451 | - 5% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | E£ 16 (COL$4,230) | COL$4,500 | - 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | E£ 10 (COL$2,478) | COL$2,335 | + 6% | |
| Housing | - 9% | |||
| Housing in Egypt is 9% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
| Egypt | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | E£ 7,574 (COL$1,945,952) | COL$2,592,070 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | E£ 4,715 (COL$1,211,460) | COL$1,276,050 | - 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | E£ 849 (COL$218,132) | COL$246,780 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | E£ 4,270 (COL$1,097,103) | COL$1,373,610 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | E£ 2,411 (COL$619,434) | COL$791,618 | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | E£ 399 (COL$102,605) | COL$160,331 | - 36% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | E£ 267 (COL$68,496) | COL$64,742 | + 6% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | E£ 4,946 (COL$1,270,675) | COL$1,270,050 | + 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | E£ 3,056 (COL$785,127) | COL$351,451 | + 123% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | E£ 119 (COL$30,592) | COL$17,986 | + 70% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | E£ 61 (COL$15,764) | COL$12,275 | + 28% | |
| Clothes | + 69% | |||
| Clothes in Egypt is 69% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Egypt | Colombia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | E£ 817 (COL$210,018) | COL$192,249 | + 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | E£ 857 (COL$220,068) | COL$110,478 | + 99% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | E£ 2,007 (COL$515,559) | COL$273,100 | + 89% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | E£ 1,067 (COL$274,030) | COL$218,609 | + 25% | |
| Transportation | - 18% | |||
| Transportation in Egypt is 18% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
| Egypt | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | E£ 421,976 (COL$108,410,832) | COL$62,557,100 | + 73% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | E£ 8 (COL$2,016) | COL$2,979 | - 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | E£ 201 (COL$51,600) | COL$133,845 | - 61% | |
| Personal Care | - 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Egypt is 17% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
| Egypt | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | E£ 33 (COL$8,511) | COL$14,595 | - 42% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | E£ 84 (COL$21,468) | COL$13,944 | + 54% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | E£ 290 (COL$74,381) | COL$84,738 | - 12% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | E£ 48 (COL$12,332) | COL$15,360 | - 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | E£ 35 (COL$8,926) | COL$12,487 | - 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | E£ 46 (COL$11,817) | COL$15,729 | - 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | E£ 17 (COL$4,305) | COL$6,159 | - 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | E£ 27 (COL$6,983) | COL$4,890 | + 43% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | E£ 68 (COL$17,543) | COL$23,691 | - 26% | |
| Entertainment | + 76% | |||
| Entertainment in Egypt is 76% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Egypt | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | E£ 439 (COL$112,847) | COL$34,490 | + 227% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | E£ 177 (COL$45,356) | COL$24,661 | + 84% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | E£ 3,782 (COL$971,745) | COL$84,166 | + 1055% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | E£ 416 (COL$106,917) | COL$94,624 | + 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | E£ 206 (COL$53,010) | COL$24,712 | + 115% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | E£ 33 (COL$8,554) | COL$8,073 | + 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | E£ 49 (COL$12,499) | COL$3,666 | + 241% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | E£ 12,000 (COL$3,082,948) | COL$2,001,630 | + 54% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | E£ 0.84 (COL$217) | COL$221 | - 2% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | E£ 473 (COL$121,494) | COL$123,758 | - 2% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | E£ 46 (COL$11,872) | COL$7,802 | + 52% | |
| TOTAL | + 5% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Egypt is 5% more expensive than in Colombia
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