Cost of living in Italy compared to Egypt
Currency:
| Food | + 95% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Italy is 95% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
| Italy | Egypt | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (E£ 333) | E£ 189 | + 76% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (E£ 169) | E£ 101 | + 67% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.70 (E£ 92) | E£ 54 | + 70% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.25 (E£ 25) | E£ 17 | + 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.58 (E£ 70) | E£ 26 | + 166% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.43 (E£ 48) | E£ 10 | + 387% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (E£ 133) | E£ 68 | + 95% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.26 (E£ 44) | E£ 25 | + 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.67 (E£ 33) | E£ 8 | + 287% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.31 (E£ 26) | E£ 24 | + 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (E£ 141) | E£ 165 | - 15% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.81 (E£ 35) | E£ 16 | + 116% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.35 (E£ 26) | E£ 7 | + 304% | |
| Housing | + 182% | |||
| Housing in Italy is 182% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
| Italy | Egypt | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,344 (E£ 26,334) | E£ 10,625 | + 148% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €902 (E£ 17,660) | E£ 4,274 | + 313% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €201 (E£ 3,930) | E£ 801 | + 391% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €866 (E£ 16,964) | E£ 6,375 | + 166% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €616 (E£ 12,065) | E£ 2,966 | + 307% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €147 (E£ 2,878) | E£ 477 | + 504% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €26 (E£ 506) | E£ 205 | + 146% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €354 (E£ 6,929) | E£ 5,227 | + 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €113 (E£ 2,212) | E£ 2,989 | - 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.73 (E£ 93) | E£ 127 | - 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (E£ 197) | E£ 44 | + 346% | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in Italy is 9% cheaper than in Egypt | ||||
| Italy | Egypt | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €73 (E£ 1,425) | E£ 1,063 | + 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €32 (E£ 632) | E£ 1,122 | - 44% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €84 (E£ 1,647) | E£ 1,406 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €116 (E£ 2,271) | E£ 768 | + 196% | |
| Transportation | + 38% | |||
| Transportation in Italy is 38% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
| Italy | Egypt | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,276 (E£ 495,108) | E£ 526,298 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.86 (E£ 36) | E£ 9 | + 314% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €35 (E£ 693) | E£ 460 | + 51% | |
| Personal Care | + 175% | |||
| Personal Care in Italy is 175% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
| Italy | Egypt | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €10 (E£ 194) | E£ 22 | + 763% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (E£ 166) | E£ 63 | + 163% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €66 (E£ 1,290) | E£ 258 | + 400% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.37 (E£ 105) | E£ 39 | + 172% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.09 (E£ 61) | E£ 31 | + 95% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.97 (E£ 58) | E£ 69 | - 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.92 (E£ 38) | E£ 17 | + 125% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.03 (E£ 40) | E£ 34 | + 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (E£ 341) | E£ 59 | + 482% | |
| Entertainment | + 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Italy is 35% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
| Italy | Egypt | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €39 (E£ 767) | E£ 561 | + 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (E£ 330) | E£ 174 | + 89% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €64 (E£ 1,263) | E£ 2,252 | - 44% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €66 (E£ 1,300) | E£ 672 | + 93% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (E£ 173) | E£ 141 | + 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.67 (E£ 33) | E£ 51 | - 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.51 (E£ 108) | E£ 51 | + 111% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €581 (E£ 11,377) | E£ 19,000 | - 40% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.19 (E£ 3.80) | E£ 0.37 | + 914% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €47 (E£ 928) | E£ 539 | + 72% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.64 (E£ 110) | E£ 47 | + 135% | |
| TOTAL | + 77% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,251 prices entered by 268 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 09, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Italy is 77% more expensive than in Egypt
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