Cost of living in Egypt compared to Colombia
Currency:
Food | - 48% | |||
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Food in Egypt is 48% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
Egypt | Colombia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | E£ 245 (COL$19,979) | COL$35,926 | - 44% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | E£ 166 (COL$13,513) | COL$26,648 | - 49% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | E£ 114 (COL$9,278) | COL$10,705 | - 13% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | E£ 32 (COL$2,595) | COL$4,545 | - 43% | |
12 eggs, large | E£ 64 (COL$5,191) | COL$9,776 | - 47% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | E£ 14 (COL$1,126) | COL$4,171 | - 73% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | E£ 98 (COL$7,961) | COL$12,479 | - 36% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | E£ 37 (COL$3,044) | COL$9,405 | - 68% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | E£ 15 (COL$1,259) | COL$3,552 | - 65% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | E£ 51 (COL$4,126) | COL$4,084 | + 1% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | E£ 234 (COL$19,024) | COL$47,778 | - 60% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | E£ 22 (COL$1,827) | COL$6,561 | - 72% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | E£ 14 (COL$1,152) | COL$3,694 | - 69% | |
Housing | - 43% | |||
Housing in Egypt is 43% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
Egypt | Colombia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | E£ 24,504 (COL$1,994,929) | COL$3,431,470 | - 42% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | E£ 12,343 (COL$1,004,914) | COL$1,816,540 | - 45% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | E£ 1,497 (COL$121,900) | COL$334,934 | - 64% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | E£ 13,219 (COL$1,076,175) | COL$1,939,220 | - 45% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | E£ 7,080 (COL$576,390) | COL$1,047,990 | - 45% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | E£ 1,310 (COL$106,635) | COL$234,976 | - 55% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | E£ 303 (COL$24,653) | COL$74,151 | - 67% | |
40” flat screen tv | E£ 13,094 (COL$1,066,055) | COL$1,386,040 | - 23% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | E£ 10,228 (COL$832,652) | COL$444,453 | + 87% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | E£ 193 (COL$15,732) | COL$21,857 | - 28% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | E£ 133 (COL$10,807) | COL$14,400 | - 25% | |
Clothes | + 15% | |||
Clothes in Egypt is 15% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
Egypt | Colombia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | E£ 2,437 (COL$198,381) | COL$205,158 | - 3% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | E£ 1,995 (COL$162,430) | COL$139,363 | + 17% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | E£ 5,429 (COL$442,002) | COL$358,761 | + 23% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | E£ 4,987 (COL$406,004) | COL$301,004 | + 35% | |
Transportation | - 42% | |||
Transportation in Egypt is 42% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
Egypt | Colombia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | E£ 1,249,650 (COL$101,737,803) | COL$73,975,400 | + 38% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | E£ 11 (COL$930) | COL$4,009 | - 77% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | E£ 620 (COL$50,503) | COL$147,580 | - 66% | |
Personal Care | - 54% | |||
Personal Care in Egypt is 54% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
Egypt | Colombia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | E£ 56 (COL$4,549) | COL$21,178 | - 79% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | E£ 112 (COL$9,089) | COL$27,786 | - 67% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | E£ 419 (COL$34,076) | COL$120,452 | - 72% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | E£ 76 (COL$6,163) | COL$24,902 | - 75% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | E£ 125 (COL$10,180) | COL$14,232 | - 28% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | E£ 100 (COL$8,159) | COL$19,846 | - 59% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | E£ 63 (COL$5,116) | COL$8,145 | - 37% | |
Tube of toothpaste | E£ 43 (COL$3,504) | COL$6,086 | - 42% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | E£ 134 (COL$10,904) | COL$32,498 | - 66% | |
Entertainment | - 16% | |||
Entertainment in Egypt is 16% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
Egypt | Colombia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | E£ 576 (COL$46,890) | COL$51,543 | - 9% | |
2 tickets to the movies | E£ 278 (COL$22,631) | COL$30,038 | - 25% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | E£ 1,113 (COL$90,636) | COL$134,433 | - 33% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | E£ 931 (COL$75,832) | COL$125,396 | - 40% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | E£ 130 (COL$10,579) | COL$33,247 | - 68% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | E£ 75 (COL$6,104) | COL$10,735 | - 43% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | E£ 218 (COL$17,768) | COL$5,952 | + 199% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | E£ 19,450 (COL$1,583,443) | COL$2,545,900 | - 38% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | E£ 3.15 (COL$256) | COL$203 | + 26% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | E£ 1,592 (COL$129,632) | COL$112,857 | + 15% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | E£ 62 (COL$5,027) | COL$9,009 | - 44% | |
TOTAL | - 38% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 7,076 prices entered by 880 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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Cost of living in Egypt is 38% cheaper than in Colombia
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