Cost of living in Egypt compared to Ecuador
Currency:
Food | - 50% | |||
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Food in Egypt is 50% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
Egypt | Ecuador | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | E£ 245 ($5.14) | $9 | - 41% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | E£ 166 ($3.47) | $7 | - 50% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | E£ 114 ($2.39) | $2.90 | - 18% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | E£ 32 ($0.67) | $1.07 | - 38% | |
12 eggs, large | E£ 64 ($1.33) | $2.43 | - 45% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | E£ 14 ($0.29) | $1.14 | - 75% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | E£ 98 ($2.05) | $3.76 | - 46% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | E£ 37 ($0.78) | $1.96 | - 60% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | E£ 15 ($0.32) | $1.37 | - 76% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | E£ 51 ($1.06) | $1.75 | - 39% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | E£ 234 ($4.89) | $12 | - 59% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | E£ 22 ($0.47) | $2.05 | - 77% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | E£ 14 ($0.30) | $1.09 | - 73% | |
Housing | - 48% | |||
Housing in Egypt is 48% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
Egypt | Ecuador | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | E£ 24,504 ($513) | $857 | - 40% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | E£ 12,343 ($258) | $451 | - 43% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | E£ 1,497 ($31) | $56 | - 44% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | E£ 13,219 ($277) | $518 | - 47% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | E£ 7,080 ($148) | $302 | - 51% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | E£ 1,310 ($27) | $52 | - 47% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | E£ 303 ($6) | $24 | - 74% | |
40” flat screen tv | E£ 13,094 ($274) | $365 | - 25% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | E£ 10,228 ($214) | $151 | + 42% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | E£ 193 ($4.04) | $7 | - 45% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | E£ 133 ($2.78) | $9 | - 70% | |
Clothes | + 2% | |||
Clothes in Egypt is about the same as in Ecuador | ||||
Egypt | Ecuador | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | E£ 2,437 ($51) | $59 | - 14% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | E£ 1,995 ($42) | $38 | + 10% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | E£ 5,429 ($114) | $110 | + 4% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | E£ 4,987 ($104) | $107 | - 2% | |
Transportation | - 23% | |||
Transportation in Egypt is 23% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
Egypt | Ecuador | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | E£ 1,249,650 ($26,156) | $19,815 | + 32% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | E£ 11 ($0.24) | $0.90 | - 73% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | E£ 620 ($13) | $23 | - 42% | |
Personal Care | - 64% | |||
Personal Care in Egypt is 64% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
Egypt | Ecuador | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | E£ 56 ($1.17) | $5.73 | - 80% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | E£ 112 ($2.34) | $13 | - 82% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | E£ 419 ($9) | $42 | - 79% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | E£ 76 ($1.58) | $5.51 | - 71% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | E£ 125 ($2.62) | $3.76 | - 30% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | E£ 100 ($2.10) | $7 | - 70% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | E£ 63 ($1.32) | $2.45 | - 46% | |
Tube of toothpaste | E£ 43 ($0.90) | $2.07 | - 57% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | E£ 134 ($2.80) | $12 | - 76% | |
Entertainment | - 51% | |||
Entertainment in Egypt is 51% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
Egypt | Ecuador | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | E£ 576 ($12) | $20 | - 39% | |
2 tickets to the movies | E£ 278 ($5.82) | $12 | - 52% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | E£ 1,113 ($23) | $53 | - 56% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | E£ 931 ($19) | $44 | - 56% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | E£ 130 ($2.72) | $11 | - 74% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | E£ 75 ($1.57) | $4.12 | - 62% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | E£ 218 ($4.57) | $2.42 | + 89% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | E£ 19,450 ($407) | $847 | - 52% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | E£ 3.15 ($0.07) | $0.22 | - 70% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | E£ 1,592 ($33) | $48 | - 31% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | E£ 62 ($1.29) | $5.09 | - 75% | |
TOTAL | - 41% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 2,058 prices entered by 231 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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Cost of living in Egypt is 41% cheaper than in Ecuador
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