Cost of living in Egypt compared to Czech Republic
Currency:
| Food | - 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Egypt is 45% cheaper than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Egypt | Czech Republic | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | E£ 215 (153 Kč) | 229 Kč | - 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | E£ 121 (86 Kč) | 186 Kč | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | E£ 93 (66 Kč) | 101 Kč | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | E£ 26 (19 Kč) | 27 Kč | - 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | E£ 50 (35 Kč) | 80 Kč | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | E£ 12 (8 Kč) | 78 Kč | - 89% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | E£ 67 (48 Kč) | 142 Kč | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | E£ 33 (24 Kč) | 40 Kč | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | E£ 10 (7 Kč) | 25 Kč | - 71% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | E£ 44 (31 Kč) | 23 Kč | + 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | E£ 338 (240 Kč) | 153 Kč | + 57% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | E£ 17 (12 Kč) | 41 Kč | - 70% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | E£ 10 (7 Kč) | 36 Kč | - 79% | |
| Housing | - 77% | |||
| Housing in Egypt is 77% cheaper than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Egypt | Czech Republic | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | E£ 12,207 (8,688 Kč) | 39,712 Kč | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | E£ 5,963 (4,244 Kč) | 27,951 Kč | - 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | E£ 1,207 (859 Kč) | 5,414 Kč | - 84% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | E£ 7,278 (5,180 Kč) | 22,666 Kč | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | E£ 4,450 (3,167 Kč) | 17,076 Kč | - 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | E£ 1,066 (759 Kč) | 4,407 Kč | - 83% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | E£ 215 (153 Kč) | 515 Kč | - 70% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | E£ 7,226 (5,143 Kč) | 11,080 Kč | - 54% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | E£ 4,091 (2,912 Kč) | 3,820 Kč | - 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | E£ 163 (116 Kč) | 288 Kč | - 60% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | E£ 87 (62 Kč) | 313 Kč | - 80% | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in Egypt is 24% cheaper than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Egypt | Czech Republic | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | E£ 575 (409 Kč) | 1,990 Kč | - 79% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | E£ 1,504 (1,070 Kč) | 924 Kč | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | E£ 1,747 (1,243 Kč) | 2,087 Kč | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | E£ 2,140 (1,523 Kč) | 2,578 Kč | - 41% | |
| Transportation | - 37% | |||
| Transportation in Egypt is 37% cheaper than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Egypt | Czech Republic | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | E£ 799,839 (569,254 Kč) | 692,482 Kč | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | E£ 10 (7 Kč) | 40 Kč | - 82% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | E£ 524 (373 Kč) | 543 Kč | - 31% | |
| Personal Care | - 62% | |||
| Personal Care in Egypt is 62% cheaper than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Egypt | Czech Republic | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | E£ 39 (28 Kč) | 148 Kč | - 81% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | E£ 87 (62 Kč) | 200 Kč | - 69% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | E£ 322 (229 Kč) | 876 Kč | - 74% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | E£ 83 (59 Kč) | 133 Kč | - 56% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | E£ 70 (50 Kč) | 77 Kč | - 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | E£ 76 (54 Kč) | 91 Kč | - 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | E£ 26 (19 Kč) | 50 Kč | - 63% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | E£ 34 (24 Kč) | 61 Kč | - 60% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | E£ 110 (78 Kč) | 568 Kč | - 86% | |
| Entertainment | - 47% | |||
| Entertainment in Egypt is 47% cheaper than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Egypt | Czech Republic | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | E£ 415 (295 Kč) | 705 Kč | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | E£ 194 (138 Kč) | 488 Kč | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | E£ 961 (684 Kč) | 1,494 Kč | - 54% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | E£ 621 (442 Kč) | 1,167 Kč | - 62% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | E£ 128 (91 Kč) | 202 Kč | - 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | E£ 59 (42 Kč) | 71 Kč | - 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | E£ 83 (59 Kč) | 50 Kč | + 18% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | E£ 21,837 (15,541 Kč) | 20,291 Kč | - 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | E£ 3.67 (2.61 Kč) | 3.67 Kč | - 29% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | E£ 705 (502 Kč) | 1,306 Kč | - 62% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | E£ 50 (36 Kč) | 146 Kč | - 76% | |
| TOTAL | - 54% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 3,282 prices entered by 314 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 30, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Egypt is 54% cheaper than in Czech Republic
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