Cost of living in Egypt compared to Costa Rica
Currency:
| Food | - 64% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Egypt is 64% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Egypt | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | E£ 167 (₡ 2,917) | ₡ 7,871 | - 63% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | E£ 115 (₡ 2,002) | ₡ 4,854 | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | E£ 74 (₡ 1,283) | ₡ 2,307 | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | E£ 25 (₡ 439) | ₡ 968 | - 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | E£ 44 (₡ 773) | ₡ 2,016 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | E£ 10 (₡ 178) | ₡ 1,153 | - 85% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | E£ 59 (₡ 1,036) | ₡ 3,061 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | E£ 30 (₡ 514) | ₡ 2,429 | - 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | E£ 9 (₡ 153) | ₡ 1,191 | - 87% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | E£ 36 (₡ 634) | ₡ 900 | - 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | E£ 282 (₡ 4,909) | ₡ 8,475 | - 42% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | E£ 17 (₡ 293) | ₡ 1,649 | - 82% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | E£ 9 (₡ 151) | ₡ 919 | - 84% | |
| Housing | - 72% | |||
| Housing in Egypt is 72% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Egypt | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | E£ 9,651 (₡ 168,152) | ₡ 592,020 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | E£ 4,565 (₡ 79,536) | ₡ 300,344 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | E£ 1,042 (₡ 18,154) | ₡ 38,035 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | E£ 5,502 (₡ 95,867) | ₡ 402,494 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | E£ 3,106 (₡ 54,119) | ₡ 232,028 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | E£ 814 (₡ 14,192) | ₡ 29,406 | - 52% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | E£ 204 (₡ 3,547) | ₡ 17,100 | - 79% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | E£ 6,805 (₡ 118,571) | ₡ 250,782 | - 53% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | E£ 3,753 (₡ 65,396) | ₡ 70,487 | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | E£ 139 (₡ 2,415) | ₡ 12,281 | - 80% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | E£ 99 (₡ 1,733) | ₡ 2,755 | - 37% | |
| Clothes | - 19% | |||
| Clothes in Egypt is 19% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Egypt | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | E£ 712 (₡ 12,401) | ₡ 38,857 | - 68% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | E£ 1,528 (₡ 26,618) | ₡ 23,998 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | E£ 1,946 (₡ 33,914) | ₡ 55,702 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | E£ 1,019 (₡ 17,760) | ₡ 36,902 | - 52% | |
| Transportation | - 58% | |||
| Transportation in Egypt is 58% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Egypt | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | E£ 738,184 (₡ 12,862,118) | ₡ 16,283,000 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | E£ 10 (₡ 168) | ₡ 905 | - 81% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | E£ 428 (₡ 7,462) | ₡ 30,682 | - 76% | |
| Personal Care | - 75% | |||
| Personal Care in Egypt is 75% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Egypt | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | E£ 36 (₡ 619) | ₡ 3,872 | - 84% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | E£ 87 (₡ 1,523) | ₡ 11,044 | - 86% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | E£ 299 (₡ 5,207) | ₡ 36,487 | - 86% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | E£ 65 (₡ 1,126) | ₡ 3,038 | - 63% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | E£ 69 (₡ 1,197) | ₡ 2,962 | - 60% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | E£ 73 (₡ 1,267) | ₡ 3,612 | - 65% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | E£ 30 (₡ 521) | ₡ 1,689 | - 69% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | E£ 26 (₡ 452) | ₡ 1,551 | - 71% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | E£ 81 (₡ 1,418) | ₡ 7,509 | - 81% | |
| Entertainment | - 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Egypt is 44% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Egypt | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | E£ 368 (₡ 6,406) | ₡ 11,094 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | E£ 206 (₡ 3,593) | ₡ 6,850 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | E£ 698 (₡ 12,158) | ₡ 16,000 | - 24% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | E£ 735 (₡ 12,799) | ₡ 33,546 | - 62% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | E£ 136 (₡ 2,372) | ₡ 4,541 | - 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | E£ 54 (₡ 945) | ₡ 2,531 | - 63% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | E£ 71 (₡ 1,244) | ₡ 1,355 | - 8% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | E£ 16,963 (₡ 295,555) | ₡ 403,893 | - 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | E£ 2.55 (₡ 44) | ₡ 45 | - 0% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | E£ 808 (₡ 14,078) | ₡ 33,420 | - 58% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | E£ 49 (₡ 859) | ₡ 2,530 | - 66% | |
| TOTAL | - 60% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 24, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Egypt is 60% cheaper than in Costa Rica
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