- Cost of Living
- Italy
- Egypt
- Comparison
Cost of living in Italy compared to Egypt
Currency:
| Food | + 128% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Italy is 128% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (E£ 271) | E£ 146 | + 86% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (E£ 164) | E£ 70 | + 134% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.49 (E£ 92) | E£ 39 | + 138% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.29 (E£ 26) | E£ 14 | + 83% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.88 (E£ 80) | E£ 22 | + 264% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.18 (E£ 45) | E£ 11 | + 319% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (E£ 130) | E£ 33 | + 300% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.07 (E£ 42) | E£ 26 | + 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.33 (E£ 27) | E£ 7 | + 297% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.33 (E£ 27) | E£ 22 | + 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (E£ 155) | E£ 152 | + 2% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.94 (E£ 40) | E£ 13 | + 215% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.24 (E£ 26) | E£ 5.73 | + 345% | |
| Housing | + 158% | |||
| Housing in Italy is 158% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,309 (E£ 26,842) | E£ 8,335 | + 222% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €882 (E£ 18,081) | E£ 5,159 | + 250% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €131 (E£ 2,693) | E£ 908 | + 197% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €762 (E£ 15,616) | E£ 6,098 | + 156% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €525 (E£ 10,770) | E£ 3,794 | + 184% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €124 (E£ 2,545) | E£ 610 | + 317% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €23 (E£ 481) | E£ 251 | + 92% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €392 (E£ 8,034) | E£ 6,021 | + 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €113 (E£ 2,318) | E£ 3,030 | - 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.48 (E£ 92) | E£ 102 | - 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (E£ 200) | E£ 91 | + 120% | |
| Clothes | + 16% | |||
| Clothes in Italy is 16% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €85 (E£ 1,749) | E£ 874 | + 100% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €33 (E£ 667) | E£ 761 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €92 (E£ 1,881) | E£ 1,862 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €112 (E£ 2,297) | E£ 1,123 | + 104% | |
| Transportation | + 49% | |||
| Transportation in Italy is 49% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,683 (E£ 403,618) | E£ 444,807 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.52 (E£ 31) | E£ 5.87 | + 431% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (E£ 735) | E£ 435 | + 69% | |
| Personal Care | + 173% | |||
| Personal Care in Italy is 173% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €10 (E£ 195) | E£ 41 | + 379% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (E£ 180) | E£ 74 | + 141% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €86 (E£ 1,761) | E£ 334 | + 427% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €5.09 (E£ 104) | E£ 60 | + 74% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.59 (E£ 74) | E£ 50 | + 48% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.95 (E£ 60) | E£ 52 | + 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.24 (E£ 46) | E£ 26 | + 79% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.00 (E£ 41) | E£ 20 | + 100% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (E£ 369) | E£ 70 | + 428% | |
| Entertainment | + 53% | |||
| Entertainment in Italy is 53% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 (E£ 684) | E£ 329 | + 108% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (E£ 342) | E£ 134 | + 155% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €64 (E£ 1,313) | E£ 728 | + 80% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €64 (E£ 1,320) | E£ 524 | + 152% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (E£ 176) | E£ 91 | + 93% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.58 (E£ 32) | E£ 42 | - 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.97 (E£ 102) | E£ 43 | + 138% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €457 (E£ 9,376) | E£ 10,473 | - 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.24 (E£ 4.88) | E£ 4.68 | + 4% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €57 (E£ 1,173) | E£ 820 | + 43% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.31 (E£ 109) | E£ 37 | + 198% | |
| TOTAL | + 90% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Italy is 90% more expensive than in Egypt
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