Cost of living in Egypt compared to Ecuador
Currency:
| Food | - 41% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Egypt is 41% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| Egypt | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | E£ 180 ($5.86) | $10 | - 44% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | E£ 114 ($3.70) | $7 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | E£ 88 ($2.87) | $2.68 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | E£ 25 ($0.81) | $1.03 | - 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | E£ 45 ($1.45) | $2.31 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | E£ 15 ($0.48) | $1.16 | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | E£ 69 ($2.25) | $3.90 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | E£ 29 ($0.95) | $2.02 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | E£ 10 ($0.33) | $1.12 | - 71% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | E£ 30 ($0.99) | $1.40 | - 29% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | E£ 375 ($12) | $16 | - 24% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | E£ 17 ($0.54) | $1.96 | - 73% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | E£ 10 ($0.33) | $0.88 | - 62% | |
| Housing | - 58% | |||
| Housing in Egypt is 58% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| Egypt | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | E£ 9,651 ($313) | $635 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | E£ 4,565 ($148) | $390 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | E£ 1,042 ($34) | $56 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | E£ 5,502 ($179) | $507 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | E£ 3,106 ($101) | $286 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | E£ 814 ($26) | $36 | - 26% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | E£ 204 ($7) | $25 | - 73% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | E£ 6,805 ($221) | $488 | - 55% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | E£ 3,753 ($122) | $143 | - 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | E£ 139 ($4.50) | $7 | - 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | E£ 99 ($3.23) | $10 | - 68% | |
| Clothes | - 21% | |||
| Clothes in Egypt is 21% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| Egypt | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | E£ 712 ($23) | $63 | - 63% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | E£ 1,528 ($50) | $48 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | E£ 1,946 ($63) | $113 | - 44% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | E£ 1,019 ($33) | $81 | - 59% | |
| Transportation | - 21% | |||
| Transportation in Egypt is 21% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| Egypt | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | E£ 774,589 ($25,151) | $20,916 | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | E£ 10 ($0.32) | $0.88 | - 64% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | E£ 428 ($14) | $24 | - 42% | |
| Personal Care | - 63% | |||
| Personal Care in Egypt is 63% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| Egypt | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | E£ 36 ($1.15) | $6 | - 82% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | E£ 87 ($2.84) | $9 | - 68% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | E£ 299 ($10) | $36 | - 73% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | E£ 65 ($2.10) | $7 | - 68% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | E£ 69 ($2.23) | $4.04 | - 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | E£ 73 ($2.36) | $7 | - 65% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | E£ 30 ($0.97) | $1.96 | - 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | E£ 26 ($0.84) | $1.67 | - 50% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | E£ 81 ($2.64) | $15 | - 83% | |
| Entertainment | - 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Egypt is 38% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| Egypt | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | E£ 368 ($12) | $18 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | E£ 206 ($7) | $12 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | E£ 698 ($23) | $47 | - 52% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | E£ 735 ($24) | $53 | - 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | E£ 136 ($4.42) | $10 | - 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | E£ 54 ($1.76) | $3.55 | - 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | E£ 71 ($2.32) | $1.83 | + 27% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | E£ 16,963 ($551) | $788 | - 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | E£ 5.12 ($0.17) | $0.20 | - 16% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | E£ 808 ($26) | $51 | - 48% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | E£ 49 ($1.60) | $4.61 | - 65% | |
| TOTAL | - 40% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 30, 2023.
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Cost of living in Egypt is 40% cheaper than in Ecuador
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