- Cost of Living
- Egypt
- Colombia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Egypt compared to Colombia
Currency:
| Food | - 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Egypt is 1% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | E£ 146 (COL$25,615) | COL$12,032 | + 113% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | E£ 70 (COL$12,324) | COL$15,367 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | E£ 39 (COL$6,805) | COL$7,140 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | E£ 14 (COL$2,547) | COL$2,517 | + 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | E£ 22 (COL$3,846) | COL$4,918 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | E£ 11 (COL$1,882) | COL$2,722 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | E£ 33 (COL$5,741) | COL$6,957 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | E£ 26 (COL$4,526) | COL$5,239 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | E£ 7 (COL$1,210) | COL$2,204 | - 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | E£ 22 (COL$3,910) | COL$2,749 | + 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | E£ 152 (COL$26,806) | COL$34,752 | - 23% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | E£ 13 (COL$2,224) | COL$3,627 | - 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | E£ 5.73 (COL$1,009) | COL$2,198 | - 54% | |
| Housing | - 32% | |||
| Housing in Egypt is 32% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | E£ 8,255 (COL$1,452,982) | COL$2,553,700 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | E£ 5,056 (COL$889,909) | COL$1,427,930 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | E£ 908 (COL$159,834) | COL$316,350 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | E£ 6,098 (COL$1,073,348) | COL$1,614,810 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | E£ 3,794 (COL$667,836) | COL$933,706 | - 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | E£ 610 (COL$107,436) | COL$222,754 | - 52% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | E£ 251 (COL$44,100) | COL$72,646 | - 39% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | E£ 6,021 (COL$1,059,703) | COL$1,295,430 | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | E£ 3,030 (COL$533,378) | COL$295,619 | + 80% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | E£ 102 (COL$17,899) | COL$19,777 | - 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | E£ 91 (COL$16,053) | COL$10,682 | + 50% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in Egypt is 9% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | E£ 874 (COL$153,907) | COL$171,359 | - 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | E£ 761 (COL$133,935) | COL$117,467 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | E£ 1,862 (COL$327,760) | COL$251,342 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | E£ 1,123 (COL$197,713) | COL$221,185 | - 11% | |
| Transportation | - 15% | |||
| Transportation in Egypt is 15% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | E£ 444,807 (COL$78,291,640) | COL$58,598,000 | + 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | E£ 5.87 (COL$1,033) | COL$2,421 | - 57% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | E£ 435 (COL$76,523) | COL$114,856 | - 33% | |
| Personal Care | - 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Egypt is 36% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | E£ 41 (COL$7,170) | COL$17,464 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | E£ 76 (COL$13,363) | COL$18,832 | - 29% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | E£ 334 (COL$58,764) | COL$96,765 | - 39% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | E£ 60 (COL$10,562) | COL$18,405 | - 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | E£ 50 (COL$8,744) | COL$12,726 | - 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | E£ 52 (COL$9,169) | COL$15,154 | - 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | E£ 26 (COL$4,505) | COL$6,234 | - 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | E£ 20 (COL$3,606) | COL$4,017 | - 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | E£ 70 (COL$12,288) | COL$17,432 | - 30% | |
| Entertainment | + 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Egypt is 36% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | E£ 329 (COL$57,925) | COL$49,692 | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | E£ 134 (COL$23,625) | COL$23,831 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | E£ 728 (COL$128,079) | COL$139,903 | - 8% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | E£ 533 (COL$93,881) | COL$96,842 | - 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | E£ 91 (COL$16,040) | COL$17,703 | - 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | E£ 42 (COL$7,329) | COL$5,907 | + 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | E£ 43 (COL$7,524) | COL$6,181 | + 22% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | E£ 10,473 (COL$1,843,345) | COL$1,635,990 | + 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | E£ 4.68 (COL$824) | COL$242 | + 241% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | E£ 820 (COL$144,373) | COL$103,787 | + 39% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | E£ 36 (COL$6,381) | COL$5,210 | + 22% | |
| TOTAL | - 10% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 13, 2018.
Exchange rate:
176.013
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/
EGP
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 8,154 prices entered by 898 different people.
Cost of living in Egypt is 10% cheaper than in Colombia
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