Cost of living in Spain compared to Egypt
Currency:
Food | + 177% | |||
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Food in Spain is 177% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
Spain | Egypt | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (E£ 879) | E£ 245 | + 258% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (E£ 468) | E£ 166 | + 182% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.81 (E£ 195) | E£ 114 | + 71% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.05 (E£ 54) | E£ 32 | + 69% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.01 (E£ 154) | E£ 64 | + 142% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.25 (E£ 115) | E£ 14 | + 734% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (E£ 360) | E£ 98 | + 269% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.16 (E£ 111) | E£ 37 | + 196% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.40 (E£ 72) | E£ 15 | + 365% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.12 (E£ 57) | E£ 51 | + 13% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (E£ 349) | E£ 234 | + 50% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.06 (E£ 105) | E£ 22 | + 369% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.08 (E£ 55) | E£ 14 | + 291% | |
Housing | + 223% | |||
Housing in Spain is 223% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
Spain | Egypt | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,415 (E£ 72,513) | E£ 24,504 | + 196% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €958 (E£ 49,099) | E£ 12,343 | + 298% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €118 (E£ 6,045) | E£ 1,497 | + 304% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €914 (E£ 46,847) | E£ 13,219 | + 254% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €670 (E£ 34,321) | E£ 7,080 | + 385% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €81 (E£ 4,131) | E£ 1,310 | + 215% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €27 (E£ 1,400) | E£ 303 | + 362% | |
40” flat screen tv | €315 (E£ 16,159) | E£ 13,094 | + 23% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €92 (E£ 4,726) | E£ 10,228 | - 54% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (E£ 373) | E£ 193 | + 93% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (E£ 577) | E£ 133 | + 334% | |
Clothes | - 4% | |||
Clothes in Spain is 4% cheaper than in Egypt | ||||
Spain | Egypt | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €73 (E£ 3,734) | E£ 2,437 | + 53% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €31 (E£ 1,589) | E£ 1,995 | - 20% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €82 (E£ 4,209) | E£ 5,429 | - 22% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €86 (E£ 4,414) | E£ 4,987 | - 11% | |
Transportation | + 97% | |||
Transportation in Spain is 97% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
Spain | Egypt | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €28,022 (E£ 1,436,161) | E£ 1,249,650 | + 15% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.60 (E£ 82) | E£ 11 | + 617% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €31 (E£ 1,589) | E£ 620 | + 156% | |
Personal Care | + 169% | |||
Personal Care in Spain is 169% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
Spain | Egypt | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (E£ 428) | E£ 56 | + 667% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (E£ 353) | E£ 112 | + 216% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €62 (E£ 3,161) | E£ 419 | + 655% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.86 (E£ 198) | E£ 76 | + 161% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.95 (E£ 151) | E£ 125 | + 21% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.02 (E£ 155) | E£ 100 | + 55% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.02 (E£ 104) | E£ 63 | + 65% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.93 (E£ 99) | E£ 43 | + 130% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (E£ 869) | E£ 134 | + 549% | |
Entertainment | + 117% | |||
Entertainment in Spain is 117% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
Spain | Egypt | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €34 (E£ 1,741) | E£ 576 | + 202% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €16 (E£ 840) | E£ 278 | + 202% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €53 (E£ 2,707) | E£ 1,113 | + 143% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €50 (E£ 2,549) | E£ 931 | + 174% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (E£ 526) | E£ 130 | + 305% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.69 (E£ 138) | E£ 75 | + 84% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.45 (E£ 228) | E£ 218 | + 4% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €514 (E£ 26,363) | E£ 19,450 | + 36% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.20 (E£ 10) | E£ 3.15 | + 219% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €49 (E£ 2,503) | E£ 1,592 | + 57% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.23 (E£ 268) | E£ 62 | + 334% | |
TOTAL | + 134% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 9,177 prices entered by 1,138 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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Cost of living in Spain is 134% more expensive than in Egypt
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