Cost of living in Egypt compared to Colombia
Currency:
| Food | + 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Egypt is about the same as in Colombia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | E£ 103 (COL$22,586) | COL$22,093 | + 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | E£ 74 (COL$16,390) | COL$17,264 | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | E£ 44 (COL$9,652) | COL$7,258 | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | E£ 17 (COL$3,718) | COL$2,729 | + 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | E£ 20 (COL$4,351) | COL$5,418 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | E£ 7 (COL$1,458) | COL$2,768 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | E£ 39 (COL$8,542) | COL$7,931 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | E£ 24 (COL$5,368) | COL$5,432 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | E£ 7 (COL$1,605) | COL$2,141 | - 25% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | E£ 31 (COL$6,742) | COL$2,959 | + 128% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | E£ 177 (COL$39,038) | COL$40,384 | - 3% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | E£ 15 (COL$3,309) | COL$4,260 | - 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | E£ 7 (COL$1,481) | COL$2,180 | - 32% | |
| Housing | - 24% | |||
| Housing in Egypt is 24% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | E£ 9,026 (COL$1,987,592) | COL$2,562,340 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | E£ 4,592 (COL$1,011,141) | COL$1,216,580 | - 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | E£ 671 (COL$147,661) | COL$226,664 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | E£ 5,440 (COL$1,197,902) | COL$1,510,930 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | E£ 3,360 (COL$739,964) | COL$825,066 | - 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | E£ 501 (COL$110,242) | COL$153,635 | - 28% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | E£ 166 (COL$36,583) | COL$71,771 | - 49% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | E£ 4,544 (COL$1,000,714) | COL$1,194,850 | - 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | E£ 2,125 (COL$467,912) | COL$334,333 | + 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | E£ 101 (COL$22,283) | COL$18,848 | + 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | E£ 35 (COL$7,762) | COL$10,235 | - 24% | |
| Clothes | + 64% | |||
| Clothes in Egypt is 64% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | E£ 917 (COL$201,932) | COL$163,135 | + 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | E£ 848 (COL$186,775) | COL$103,158 | + 81% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | E£ 2,121 (COL$467,168) | COL$243,575 | + 92% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | E£ 1,289 (COL$283,952) | COL$209,755 | + 35% | |
| Transportation | - 17% | |||
| Transportation in Egypt is 17% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | E£ 395,100 (COL$87,005,567) | COL$60,557,200 | + 44% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | E£ 8 (COL$1,739) | COL$2,403 | - 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | E£ 312 (COL$68,796) | COL$128,727 | - 47% | |
| Personal Care | - 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Egypt is 22% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | E£ 39 (COL$8,541) | COL$15,851 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | E£ 62 (COL$13,590) | COL$13,840 | - 2% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | E£ 237 (COL$52,132) | COL$80,599 | - 35% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | E£ 131 (COL$28,889) | COL$18,127 | + 59% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | E£ 42 (COL$9,257) | COL$12,099 | - 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | E£ 31 (COL$6,904) | COL$15,276 | - 55% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | E£ 24 (COL$5,311) | COL$6,265 | - 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | E£ 27 (COL$5,906) | COL$4,653 | + 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | E£ 69 (COL$15,253) | COL$20,199 | - 24% | |
| Entertainment | + 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Egypt is 28% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | E£ 328 (COL$72,297) | COL$33,368 | + 117% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | E£ 175 (COL$38,544) | COL$23,575 | + 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | E£ 605 (COL$133,153) | COL$90,084 | + 48% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | E£ 432 (COL$95,203) | COL$96,450 | - 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | E£ 75 (COL$16,617) | COL$21,926 | - 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | E£ 38 (COL$8,411) | COL$7,548 | + 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | E£ 68 (COL$14,949) | COL$3,511 | + 326% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | E£ 9,759 (COL$2,148,978) | COL$1,801,270 | + 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | E£ 1.39 (COL$307) | COL$217 | + 41% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | E£ 429 (COL$94,453) | COL$119,760 | - 21% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | E£ 43 (COL$9,405) | COL$8,275 | + 14% | |
| TOTAL | - 4% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 23, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Egypt is 4% cheaper than in Colombia
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