Cost of living in Egypt compared to Cuba
Currency:
| Food | - 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Egypt is 49% cheaper than in Cuba | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | E£ 103 (7 CUC) | 20 CUC | - 68% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | E£ 74 (4.73 CUC) | 7 CUC | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | E£ 44 (2.79 CUC) | 3.82 CUC | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | E£ 17 (1.07 CUC) | 2.07 CUC | - 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | E£ 20 (1.26 CUC) | 2.07 CUC | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | E£ 7 (0.42 CUC) | 1.60 CUC | - 74% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | E£ 39 (2.47 CUC) | 4.41 CUC | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | E£ 24 (1.55 CUC) | 3.75 CUC | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | E£ 7 (0.46 CUC) | 1.65 CUC | - 72% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | E£ 31 (1.95 CUC) | 1.37 CUC | + 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | E£ 177 (11 CUC) | 10 CUC | + 9% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | E£ 15 (0.96 CUC) | 2.95 CUC | - 68% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | E£ 7 (0.43 CUC) | 0.69 CUC | - 38% | |
| Housing | - 32% | |||
| Housing in Egypt is 32% cheaper than in Cuba | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | E£ 9,026 (574 CUC) | 470 CUC | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | E£ 4,592 (292 CUC) | 252 CUC | + 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | E£ 671 (43 CUC) | 50 CUC | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | E£ 5,440 (346 CUC) | 315 CUC | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | E£ 3,360 (214 CUC) | 270 CUC | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | E£ 501 (32 CUC) | 41 CUC | - 22% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | E£ 166 (11 CUC) | 51 CUC | - 79% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | E£ 4,544 (289 CUC) | 564 CUC | - 49% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | E£ 2,125 (135 CUC) | 158 CUC | - 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | E£ 101 (6 CUC) | 6 CUC | + 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | E£ 35 (2.24 CUC) | 5.57 CUC | - 60% | |
| Clothes | + 90% | |||
| Clothes in Egypt is 90% more expensive than in Cuba | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | E£ 917 (58 CUC) | 33 CUC | + 74% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | E£ 848 (54 CUC) | 26 CUC | + 110% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | E£ 2,121 (135 CUC) | 74 CUC | + 83% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | E£ 1,289 (82 CUC) | 61 CUC | + 34% | |
| Transportation | - 39% | |||
| Transportation in Egypt is 39% cheaper than in Cuba | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | E£ 395,100 (25,131 CUC) | 51,458 CUC | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | E£ 8 (0.50 CUC) | 1.22 CUC | - 59% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | E£ 312 (20 CUC) | 21 CUC | - 6% | |
| Personal Care | - 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Egypt is 21% cheaper than in Cuba | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | E£ 39 (2.47 CUC) | 3.28 CUC | - 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | E£ 62 (3.93 CUC) | 6 CUC | - 36% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | E£ 237 (15 CUC) | 32 CUC | - 53% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | E£ 131 (8 CUC) | 3.92 CUC | + 113% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | E£ 42 (2.67 CUC) | 2.39 CUC | + 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | E£ 31 (1.99 CUC) | 4.71 CUC | - 58% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | E£ 24 (1.53 CUC) | 1.82 CUC | - 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | E£ 27 (1.71 CUC) | 1.87 CUC | - 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | E£ 69 (4.41 CUC) | 6 CUC | - 31% | |
| Entertainment | - 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Egypt is 10% cheaper than in Cuba | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | E£ 328 (21 CUC) | 21 CUC | + 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | E£ 175 (11 CUC) | 10 CUC | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | E£ 605 (38 CUC) | 54 CUC | - 28% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | E£ 432 (27 CUC) | 28 CUC | - 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | E£ 75 (4.80 CUC) | 4.37 CUC | + 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | E£ 38 (2.43 CUC) | 2.29 CUC | + 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | E£ 68 (4.32 CUC) | 1.97 CUC | + 119% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | E£ 9,759 (621 CUC) | 302 CUC | + 106% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | E£ 1.39 (0.09 CUC) | 0.38 CUC | - 76% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | E£ 429 (27 CUC) | 27 CUC | + 0% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | E£ 43 (2.72 CUC) | 2.34 CUC | + 16% | |
| TOTAL | - 32% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 18, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Egypt is 32% cheaper than in Cuba
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