Cost of living in Samoa compared to Egypt
Currency:
Food | + 185% | |||
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Food in Samoa is 185% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
Samoa | Egypt | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 15 Tala (E£ 269) | E£ 245 | + 10% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 25 Tala (E£ 438) | E£ 166 | + 164% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 Tala (E£ 175) | E£ 114 | + 54% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.61 Tala (E£ 63) | E£ 32 | + 98% | |
12 eggs, large | 10 Tala (E£ 172) | E£ 64 | + 169% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 20 Tala (E£ 355) | E£ 14 | + 2469% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 23 Tala (E£ 403) | E£ 98 | + 312% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13 Tala (E£ 231) | E£ 37 | + 519% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 8 Tala (E£ 140) | E£ 15 | + 807% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.96 Tala (E£ 87) | E£ 51 | + 72% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 39 Tala (E£ 684) | E£ 234 | + 193% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 12 Tala (E£ 210) | E£ 22 | + 837% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.68 Tala (E£ 29) | E£ 14 | + 108% | |
Housing | + 41% | |||
Housing in Samoa is 41% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
Samoa | Egypt | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,299 Tala (E£ 75,345) | E£ 24,504 | + 207% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,929 Tala (E£ 33,806) | E£ 12,343 | + 174% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 150 Tala (E£ 2,629) | E£ 1,497 | + 76% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | E£ 13,219 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | E£ 7,080 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | E£ 1,310 | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 30 Tala (E£ 526) | E£ 303 | + 74% | |
40” flat screen tv | 899 Tala (E£ 15,756) | E£ 13,094 | + 20% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | E£ 10,228 | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 15 Tala (E£ 263) | E£ 193 | + 36% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | E£ 133 | - | |
Clothes | + 62% | |||
Clothes in Samoa is 62% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
Samoa | Egypt | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | E£ 2,437 | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 300 Tala (E£ 5,258) | E£ 1,995 | + 164% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 201 Tala (E£ 3,529) | E£ 5,429 | - 35% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | E£ 4,987 | - | |
Transportation | + 13% | |||
Transportation in Samoa is 13% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
Samoa | Egypt | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | E£ 1,249,650 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.63 Tala (E£ 46) | E£ 11 | + 303% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | E£ 620 | - | |
Personal Care | + 76% | |||
Personal Care in Samoa is 76% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
Samoa | Egypt | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3.00 Tala (E£ 53) | E£ 56 | - 6% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10 Tala (E£ 175) | E£ 112 | + 57% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 37 Tala (E£ 654) | E£ 419 | + 56% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 16 Tala (E£ 280) | E£ 76 | + 270% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 15 Tala (E£ 263) | E£ 125 | + 110% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 9 Tala (E£ 158) | E£ 100 | + 57% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.26 Tala (E£ 92) | E£ 63 | + 47% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 4.00 Tala (E£ 70) | E£ 43 | + 63% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10 Tala (E£ 175) | E£ 134 | + 31% | |
Entertainment | + 35% | |||
Entertainment in Samoa is 35% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
Samoa | Egypt | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 93 Tala (E£ 1,635) | E£ 576 | + 184% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 32 Tala (E£ 556) | E£ 278 | + 100% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | E£ 1,113 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 149 Tala (E£ 2,617) | E£ 931 | + 181% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 15 Tala (E£ 263) | E£ 130 | + 102% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10 Tala (E£ 175) | E£ 75 | + 134% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7 Tala (E£ 130) | E£ 218 | - 41% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | E£ 19,450 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | E£ 3.15 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | - | E£ 1,592 | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 15 Tala (E£ 255) | E£ 62 | + 313% | |
TOTAL | + 57% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 788 prices entered by 92 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Samoa is 57% more expensive than in Egypt
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