Cost of living in Egypt compared to Colombia
Currency:
| Food | - 31% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Egypt is 31% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
| Egypt | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | E£ 243 (COL$21,165) | COL$33,544 | - 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | E£ 207 (COL$18,068) | COL$27,670 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | E£ 119 (COL$10,397) | COL$11,324 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | E£ 45 (COL$3,885) | COL$4,774 | - 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | E£ 72 (COL$6,299) | COL$10,114 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | E£ 17 (COL$1,481) | COL$4,260 | - 65% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | E£ 93 (COL$8,069) | COL$13,373 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | E£ 68 (COL$5,957) | COL$9,409 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | E£ 22 (COL$1,887) | COL$4,268 | - 56% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | E£ 57 (COL$4,969) | COL$3,991 | + 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | E£ 352 (COL$30,676) | COL$48,766 | - 37% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | E£ 33 (COL$2,871) | COL$6,929 | - 59% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | E£ 35 (COL$3,090) | COL$3,598 | - 14% | |
| Housing | - 38% | |||
| Housing in Egypt is 38% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
| Egypt | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | E£ 20,121 (COL$1,752,342) | COL$3,493,990 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | E£ 14,467 (COL$1,259,916) | COL$1,982,840 | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | E£ 1,898 (COL$165,319) | COL$356,585 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | E£ 13,835 (COL$1,204,928) | COL$2,049,340 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | E£ 7,274 (COL$633,514) | COL$1,119,840 | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | E£ 1,109 (COL$96,566) | COL$244,126 | - 60% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | E£ 449 (COL$39,108) | COL$71,928 | - 46% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | E£ 12,893 (COL$1,122,828) | COL$1,331,350 | - 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | E£ 10,312 (COL$898,039) | COL$411,716 | + 118% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | E£ 270 (COL$23,518) | COL$22,025 | + 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | E£ 265 (COL$23,045) | COL$16,773 | + 37% | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in Egypt is 12% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Egypt | Colombia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | E£ 1,744 (COL$151,857) | COL$222,842 | - 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | E£ 2,352 (COL$204,797) | COL$143,406 | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | E£ 4,736 (COL$412,486) | COL$372,893 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | E£ 2,631 (COL$229,102) | COL$309,030 | - 26% | |
| Transportation | - 30% | |||
| Transportation in Egypt is 30% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
| Egypt | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | E£ 1,769,220 (COL$154,081,706) | COL$75,492,000 | + 104% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | E£ 13 (COL$1,128) | COL$4,105 | - 73% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | E£ 539 (COL$46,948) | COL$151,711 | - 69% | |
| Personal Care | - 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Egypt is 24% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
| Egypt | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | E£ 110 (COL$9,600) | COL$20,961 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | E£ 182 (COL$15,851) | COL$22,438 | - 29% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | E£ 497 (COL$43,284) | COL$130,007 | - 67% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | E£ 116 (COL$10,093) | COL$25,621 | - 61% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | E£ 162 (COL$14,065) | COL$16,284 | - 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | E£ 180 (COL$15,717) | COL$18,287 | - 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | E£ 160 (COL$13,932) | COL$8,737 | + 59% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | E£ 55 (COL$4,786) | COL$6,135 | - 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | E£ 133 (COL$11,550) | COL$33,967 | - 66% | |
| Entertainment | - 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Egypt is 22% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
| Egypt | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | E£ 792 (COL$69,012) | COL$56,778 | + 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | E£ 308 (COL$26,848) | COL$31,634 | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | E£ 1,440 (COL$125,442) | COL$151,055 | - 17% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | E£ 1,011 (COL$88,083) | COL$138,161 | - 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | E£ 391 (COL$34,040) | COL$36,260 | - 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | E£ 77 (COL$6,675) | COL$10,699 | - 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | E£ 71 (COL$6,210) | COL$6,216 | - 0% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | E£ 25,069 (COL$2,183,264) | COL$2,760,040 | - 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | E£ 2.00 (COL$174) | COL$284 | - 39% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | E£ 931 (COL$81,042) | COL$135,929 | - 40% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | E£ 84 (COL$7,339) | COL$9,263 | - 21% | |
| TOTAL | - 28% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 08, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Egypt is 28% cheaper than in Colombia
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