Cost of living in Italy compared to Egypt
Currency:
| Food | + 168% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Italy is 168% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
| Italy | Egypt | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (E£ 854) | E£ 260 | + 228% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (E£ 562) | E£ 207 | + 172% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.40 (E£ 288) | E£ 118 | + 144% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.45 (E£ 78) | E£ 45 | + 73% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.81 (E£ 204) | E£ 73 | + 177% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.14 (E£ 167) | E£ 17 | + 865% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (E£ 393) | E£ 96 | + 311% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.28 (E£ 121) | E£ 74 | + 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.77 (E£ 94) | E£ 22 | + 326% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.39 (E£ 74) | E£ 57 | + 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (E£ 419) | E£ 352 | + 19% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.64 (E£ 141) | E£ 34 | + 316% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.61 (E£ 86) | E£ 34 | + 150% | |
| Housing | + 303% | |||
| Housing in Italy is 303% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
| Italy | Egypt | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,551 (E£ 82,765) | E£ 20,221 | + 309% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,048 (E£ 55,923) | E£ 13,777 | + 306% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €194 (E£ 10,327) | E£ 1,877 | + 450% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,104 (E£ 58,912) | E£ 12,247 | + 381% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €759 (E£ 40,486) | E£ 7,319 | + 453% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €146 (E£ 7,794) | E£ 1,059 | + 636% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €34 (E£ 1,795) | E£ 434 | + 313% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €304 (E£ 16,237) | E£ 12,777 | + 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €116 (E£ 6,170) | E£ 7,499 | - 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (E£ 361) | E£ 266 | + 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (E£ 549) | E£ 213 | + 158% | |
| Clothes | + 24% | |||
| Clothes in Italy is 24% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
| Italy | Egypt | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €82 (E£ 4,386) | E£ 1,872 | + 134% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €38 (E£ 2,022) | E£ 2,299 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €97 (E£ 5,158) | E£ 4,998 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €120 (E£ 6,389) | E£ 2,649 | + 141% | |
| Transportation | + 102% | |||
| Transportation in Italy is 102% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
| Italy | Egypt | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €28,500 (E£ 1,520,950) | E£ 1,766,880 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.82 (E£ 97) | E£ 13 | + 620% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €38 (E£ 2,020) | E£ 541 | + 273% | |
| Personal Care | + 196% | |||
| Personal Care in Italy is 196% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
| Italy | Egypt | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (E£ 507) | E£ 110 | + 360% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €12 (E£ 640) | E£ 182 | + 252% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €101 (E£ 5,412) | E£ 507 | + 968% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €7 (E£ 379) | E£ 116 | + 227% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.82 (E£ 204) | E£ 134 | + 52% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.34 (E£ 178) | E£ 119 | + 50% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.80 (E£ 150) | E£ 112 | + 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.21 (E£ 118) | E£ 46 | + 157% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (E£ 1,066) | E£ 156 | + 583% | |
| Entertainment | + 275% | |||
| Entertainment in Italy is 275% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
| Italy | Egypt | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €40 (E£ 2,111) | E£ 813 | + 160% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 (E£ 985) | E£ 307 | + 220% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €91 (E£ 4,870) | E£ 1,428 | + 241% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €80 (E£ 4,270) | E£ 993 | + 330% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (E£ 507) | E£ 314 | + 61% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.96 (E£ 105) | E£ 77 | + 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.29 (E£ 282) | E£ 109 | + 159% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €1,398 (E£ 74,601) | E£ 25,069 | + 198% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.46 (E£ 25) | E£ 2.00 | + 1126% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €54 (E£ 2,862) | E£ 984 | + 191% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.99 (E£ 320) | E£ 86 | + 271% | |
| TOTAL | + 169% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 10, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Italy is 169% more expensive than in Egypt
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