- Cost of Living
- Italy
- Egypt
- Comparison
Cost of living in Italy compared to Egypt
Currency:
| Food | + 127% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Italy is 127% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (E£ 264) | E£ 139 | + 91% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (E£ 164) | E£ 69 | + 138% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.51 (E£ 92) | E£ 38 | + 140% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.29 (E£ 26) | E£ 14 | + 82% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.66 (E£ 75) | E£ 21 | + 249% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.07 (E£ 42) | E£ 10 | + 318% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (E£ 142) | E£ 31 | + 349% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.94 (E£ 40) | E£ 25 | + 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.20 (E£ 24) | E£ 7 | + 241% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.36 (E£ 28) | E£ 22 | + 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (E£ 154) | E£ 150 | + 3% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.90 (E£ 39) | E£ 13 | + 209% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.09 (E£ 22) | E£ 5.69 | + 293% | |
| Housing | + 160% | |||
| Housing in Italy is 160% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,318 (E£ 26,913) | E£ 8,598 | + 213% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €892 (E£ 18,223) | E£ 5,254 | + 247% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €134 (E£ 2,739) | E£ 880 | + 211% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €799 (E£ 16,316) | E£ 5,801 | + 181% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €535 (E£ 10,920) | E£ 3,965 | + 175% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €101 (E£ 2,066) | E£ 619 | + 234% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €24 (E£ 487) | E£ 234 | + 108% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €368 (E£ 7,526) | E£ 5,850 | + 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €110 (E£ 2,242) | E£ 2,926 | - 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.41 (E£ 90) | E£ 97 | - 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (E£ 203) | E£ 91 | + 122% | |
| Clothes | + 17% | |||
| Clothes in Italy is 17% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €81 (E£ 1,656) | E£ 902 | + 84% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €34 (E£ 690) | E£ 808 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €96 (E£ 1,961) | E£ 1,787 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €122 (E£ 2,498) | E£ 947 | + 164% | |
| Transportation | + 45% | |||
| Transportation in Italy is 45% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,830 (E£ 445,922) | E£ 438,533 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.54 (E£ 32) | E£ 6 | + 413% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €35 (E£ 718) | E£ 491 | + 46% | |
| Personal Care | + 161% | |||
| Personal Care in Italy is 161% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (E£ 175) | E£ 37 | + 370% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (E£ 176) | E£ 74 | + 139% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €85 (E£ 1,745) | E£ 287 | + 509% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €5.20 (E£ 106) | E£ 60 | + 77% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.57 (E£ 73) | E£ 50 | + 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.34 (E£ 68) | E£ 49 | + 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.11 (E£ 43) | E£ 26 | + 65% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.02 (E£ 41) | E£ 21 | + 94% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (E£ 367) | E£ 72 | + 412% | |
| Entertainment | + 72% | |||
| Entertainment in Italy is 72% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €35 (E£ 719) | E£ 322 | + 124% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (E£ 350) | E£ 133 | + 164% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €71 (E£ 1,442) | E£ 797 | + 81% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €68 (E£ 1,379) | E£ 528 | + 161% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (E£ 181) | E£ 95 | + 92% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.63 (E£ 33) | E£ 40 | - 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.21 (E£ 107) | E£ 40 | + 169% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €454 (E£ 9,282) | E£ 10,146 | - 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.20 (E£ 4.07) | E£ 3.42 | + 19% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €65 (E£ 1,335) | E£ 735 | + 82% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.37 (E£ 110) | E£ 37 | + 195% | |
| TOTAL | + 91% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 17, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Italy is 91% more expensive than in Egypt
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