- Cost of Living
- Egypt
- Colombia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Egypt compared to Colombia
Currency:
| Food | - 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Egypt is 8% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | E£ 138 (COL$22,751) | COL$12,063 | + 89% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | E£ 66 (COL$10,891) | COL$15,734 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | E£ 40 (COL$6,519) | COL$7,025 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | E£ 14 (COL$2,272) | COL$2,575 | - 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | E£ 20 (COL$3,335) | COL$4,732 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | E£ 12 (COL$2,039) | COL$2,828 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | E£ 30 (COL$4,898) | COL$7,327 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | E£ 24 (COL$4,018) | COL$5,206 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | E£ 6 (COL$1,050) | COL$2,259 | - 54% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | E£ 21 (COL$3,473) | COL$2,638 | + 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | E£ 156 (COL$25,711) | COL$32,650 | - 21% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | E£ 12 (COL$1,924) | COL$3,879 | - 50% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | E£ 9 (COL$1,435) | COL$2,204 | - 35% | |
| Housing | - 42% | |||
| Housing in Egypt is 42% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | E£ 7,939 (COL$1,304,593) | COL$2,632,640 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | E£ 4,469 (COL$734,421) | COL$1,480,860 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | E£ 917 (COL$150,757) | COL$335,035 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | E£ 5,405 (COL$888,219) | COL$1,627,090 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | E£ 2,926 (COL$480,781) | COL$969,011 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | E£ 589 (COL$96,810) | COL$222,546 | - 56% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | E£ 262 (COL$43,047) | COL$68,107 | - 37% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | E£ 6,043 (COL$992,992) | COL$1,291,000 | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | E£ 2,869 (COL$471,529) | COL$299,912 | + 57% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | E£ 83 (COL$13,683) | COL$19,592 | - 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | E£ 101 (COL$16,573) | COL$12,787 | + 30% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Egypt is 3% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | E£ 892 (COL$146,653) | COL$168,461 | - 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | E£ 783 (COL$128,739) | COL$139,947 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | E£ 1,920 (COL$315,540) | COL$247,237 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | E£ 1,515 (COL$248,986) | COL$231,885 | + 7% | |
| Transportation | - 29% | |||
| Transportation in Egypt is 29% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | E£ 463,692 (COL$76,199,380) | COL$61,763,200 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | E£ 5.00 (COL$822) | COL$2,389 | - 66% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | E£ 300 (COL$49,304) | COL$112,192 | - 56% | |
| Personal Care | - 49% | |||
| Personal Care in Egypt is 49% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | E£ 41 (COL$6,815) | COL$14,621 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | E£ 81 (COL$13,239) | COL$22,980 | - 42% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | E£ 257 (COL$42,314) | COL$112,858 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | E£ 60 (COL$9,921) | COL$17,534 | - 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | E£ 52 (COL$8,619) | COL$13,408 | - 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | E£ 44 (COL$7,215) | COL$14,853 | - 51% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | E£ 19 (COL$3,174) | COL$6,367 | - 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | E£ 19 (COL$3,132) | COL$3,814 | - 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | E£ 57 (COL$9,421) | COL$16,197 | - 42% | |
| Entertainment | + 86% | |||
| Entertainment in Egypt is 86% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | E£ 304 (COL$49,983) | COL$53,050 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | E£ 129 (COL$21,141) | COL$24,473 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | E£ 647 (COL$106,296) | COL$140,219 | - 24% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | E£ 470 (COL$77,159) | COL$92,378 | - 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | E£ 100 (COL$16,448) | COL$20,203 | - 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | E£ 37 (COL$6,151) | COL$5,683 | + 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | E£ 56 (COL$9,261) | COL$7,116 | + 30% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | E£ 12,165 (COL$1,999,114) | COL$1,623,420 | + 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | E£ 21 (COL$3,511) | COL$383 | + 816% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | E£ 677 (COL$111,227) | COL$109,053 | + 2% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | E£ 33 (COL$5,343) | COL$5,041 | + 6% | |
| TOTAL | - 11% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Egypt is 11% cheaper than in Colombia
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