Cost of living in Italy compared to Egypt
Currency:
| Food | + 118% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Italy is 118% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (E£ 250) | E£ 81 | + 210% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (E£ 149) | E£ 76 | + 97% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.42 (E£ 84) | E£ 48 | + 76% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.27 (E£ 24) | E£ 15 | + 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.54 (E£ 68) | E£ 23 | + 198% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.21 (E£ 42) | E£ 5.58 | + 655% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (E£ 127) | E£ 29 | + 345% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.00 (E£ 38) | E£ 26 | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.26 (E£ 24) | E£ 6 | + 284% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.32 (E£ 25) | E£ 31 | - 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (E£ 134) | E£ 177 | - 24% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.84 (E£ 35) | E£ 14 | + 147% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.06 (E£ 20) | E£ 5.91 | + 244% | |
| Housing | + 208% | |||
| Housing in Italy is 208% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,134 (E£ 21,633) | E£ 9,019 | + 140% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €847 (E£ 16,156) | E£ 3,631 | + 345% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €124 (E£ 2,366) | E£ 489 | + 384% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €842 (E£ 16,059) | E£ 4,629 | + 247% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €548 (E£ 10,458) | E£ 2,736 | + 282% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €88 (E£ 1,681) | E£ 256 | + 556% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €26 (E£ 487) | E£ 138 | + 253% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €362 (E£ 6,908) | E£ 4,268 | + 62% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €111 (E£ 2,109) | E£ 2,125 | - 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.63 (E£ 107) | E£ 96 | + 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (E£ 190) | E£ 57 | + 234% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in Italy is about the same as in Egypt | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €80 (E£ 1,518) | E£ 917 | + 66% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €34 (E£ 651) | E£ 848 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €78 (E£ 1,486) | E£ 2,121 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €109 (E£ 2,086) | E£ 1,289 | + 62% | |
| Transportation | + 72% | |||
| Transportation in Italy is 72% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,421 (E£ 446,893) | E£ 395,100 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.43 (E£ 27) | E£ 8 | + 247% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (E£ 687) | E£ 318 | + 116% | |
| Personal Care | + 124% | |||
| Personal Care in Italy is 124% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.85 (E£ 93) | E£ 35 | + 165% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (E£ 160) | E£ 61 | + 164% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €72 (E£ 1,365) | E£ 261 | + 423% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.15 (E£ 98) | E£ 131 | - 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.09 (E£ 59) | E£ 43 | + 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.56 (E£ 49) | E£ 36 | + 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.03 (E£ 39) | E£ 20 | + 94% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.84 (E£ 35) | E£ 18 | + 94% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (E£ 332) | E£ 71 | + 367% | |
| Entertainment | + 78% | |||
| Entertainment in Italy is 78% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 (E£ 632) | E£ 328 | + 92% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 (E£ 343) | E£ 175 | + 96% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €102 (E£ 1,955) | E£ 1,249 | + 56% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €66 (E£ 1,251) | E£ 406 | + 208% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (E£ 178) | E£ 75 | + 136% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.62 (E£ 31) | E£ 38 | - 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.86 (E£ 93) | E£ 47 | + 97% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €460 (E£ 8,772) | E£ 9,759 | - 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.16 (E£ 2.96) | E£ 1.50 | + 98% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €50 (E£ 951) | E£ 466 | + 104% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.57 (E£ 106) | E£ 44 | + 143% | |
| TOTAL | + 105% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,494 prices entered by 326 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 12, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Italy is 105% more expensive than in Egypt
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