Cost of living in Italy compared to Egypt
Currency:
Food | + 231% | |||
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Food in Italy is 231% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
Italy | Egypt | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (E£ 878) | E£ 245 | + 258% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (E£ 529) | E£ 166 | + 219% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.52 (E£ 288) | E£ 114 | + 152% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.48 (E£ 77) | E£ 32 | + 141% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.71 (E£ 193) | E£ 64 | + 203% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.03 (E£ 158) | E£ 14 | + 1041% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (E£ 384) | E£ 98 | + 292% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.27 (E£ 118) | E£ 37 | + 216% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.75 (E£ 91) | E£ 15 | + 489% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.56 (E£ 81) | E£ 51 | + 60% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (E£ 342) | E£ 234 | + 46% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.30 (E£ 120) | E£ 22 | + 434% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.74 (E£ 91) | E£ 14 | + 541% | |
Housing | + 318% | |||
Housing in Italy is 318% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
Italy | Egypt | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,937 (E£ 100,857) | E£ 24,504 | + 312% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,271 (E£ 66,171) | E£ 12,343 | + 436% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €198 (E£ 10,301) | E£ 1,497 | + 588% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,175 (E£ 61,207) | E£ 13,219 | + 363% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €797 (E£ 41,474) | E£ 7,080 | + 486% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €130 (E£ 6,777) | E£ 1,310 | + 417% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €26 (E£ 1,377) | E£ 303 | + 355% | |
40” flat screen tv | €335 (E£ 17,432) | E£ 13,094 | + 33% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €132 (E£ 6,848) | E£ 10,228 | - 33% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (E£ 372) | E£ 193 | + 92% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (E£ 563) | E£ 133 | + 324% | |
Clothes | + 8% | |||
Clothes in Italy is 8% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
Italy | Egypt | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €77 (E£ 4,022) | E£ 2,437 | + 65% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €34 (E£ 1,766) | E£ 1,995 | - 11% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 (E£ 4,665) | E£ 5,429 | - 14% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €117 (E£ 6,117) | E£ 4,987 | + 23% | |
Transportation | + 128% | |||
Transportation in Italy is 128% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
Italy | Egypt | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €30,879 (E£ 1,607,858) | E£ 1,249,650 | + 29% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.84 (E£ 96) | E£ 11 | + 740% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €37 (E£ 1,923) | E£ 620 | + 210% | |
Personal Care | + 297% | |||
Personal Care in Italy is 297% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
Italy | Egypt | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €10 (E£ 524) | E£ 56 | + 837% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (E£ 502) | E£ 112 | + 349% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €105 (E£ 5,485) | E£ 419 | + 1210% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €6 (E£ 332) | E£ 76 | + 338% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.20 (E£ 219) | E£ 125 | + 75% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.51 (E£ 183) | E£ 100 | + 82% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €3.36 (E£ 175) | E£ 63 | + 178% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.90 (E£ 151) | E£ 43 | + 251% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (E£ 1,032) | E£ 134 | + 671% | |
Entertainment | + 203% | |||
Entertainment in Italy is 203% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
Italy | Egypt | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €39 (E£ 2,051) | E£ 576 | + 256% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €19 (E£ 1,004) | E£ 278 | + 261% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €78 (E£ 4,056) | E£ 1,113 | + 264% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €75 (E£ 3,889) | E£ 931 | + 317% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (E£ 499) | E£ 130 | + 284% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.81 (E£ 94) | E£ 75 | + 26% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.39 (E£ 281) | E£ 218 | + 29% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €830 (E£ 43,206) | E£ 19,450 | + 122% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.34 (E£ 18) | E£ 3.15 | + 469% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €56 (E£ 2,904) | E£ 1,592 | + 82% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €6 (E£ 313) | E£ 62 | + 407% | |
TOTAL | + 195% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 2,237 prices entered by 298 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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Cost of living in Italy is 195% more expensive than in Egypt
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