Cost of living in Spain compared to Egypt
Currency:
| Food | + 169% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Spain is 169% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
| Spain | Egypt | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €18 (E£ 1,040) | E£ 243 | + 329% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (E£ 598) | E£ 204 | + 193% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.90 (E£ 222) | E£ 115 | + 93% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.04 (E£ 59) | E£ 45 | + 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.08 (E£ 175) | E£ 75 | + 135% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.09 (E£ 119) | E£ 16 | + 661% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (E£ 421) | E£ 101 | + 316% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.05 (E£ 116) | E£ 73 | + 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.59 (E£ 91) | E£ 21 | + 337% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.10 (E£ 63) | E£ 59 | + 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (E£ 405) | E£ 352 | + 15% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.08 (E£ 118) | E£ 36 | + 226% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.04 (E£ 59) | E£ 24 | + 148% | |
| Housing | + 275% | |||
| Housing in Spain is 275% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
| Spain | Egypt | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,486 (E£ 84,587) | E£ 20,670 | + 309% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,017 (E£ 57,887) | E£ 13,506 | + 329% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €112 (E£ 6,354) | E£ 1,834 | + 246% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €980 (E£ 55,792) | E£ 12,320 | + 353% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €701 (E£ 39,885) | E£ 7,506 | + 431% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €78 (E£ 4,431) | E£ 1,053 | + 321% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 (E£ 1,417) | E£ 423 | + 235% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €330 (E£ 18,810) | E£ 14,586 | + 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €94 (E£ 5,341) | E£ 8,179 | - 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (E£ 395) | E£ 252 | + 57% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (E£ 695) | E£ 154 | + 351% | |
| Clothes | + 38% | |||
| Clothes in Spain is 38% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
| Spain | Egypt | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €78 (E£ 4,466) | E£ 1,732 | + 158% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €35 (E£ 1,972) | E£ 2,146 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €88 (E£ 4,987) | E£ 4,702 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €91 (E£ 5,183) | E£ 2,499 | + 107% | |
| Transportation | + 71% | |||
| Transportation in Spain is 71% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
| Spain | Egypt | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,395 (E£ 1,502,802) | E£ 1,777,500 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.50 (E£ 85) | E£ 15 | + 460% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €28 (E£ 1,578) | E£ 541 | + 192% | |
| Personal Care | + 168% | |||
| Personal Care in Spain is 168% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
| Spain | Egypt | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €10 (E£ 546) | E£ 55 | + 901% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (E£ 426) | E£ 162 | + 163% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €56 (E£ 3,203) | E£ 524 | + 511% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.24 (E£ 241) | E£ 79 | + 204% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.62 (E£ 149) | E£ 134 | + 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.13 (E£ 178) | E£ 126 | + 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.89 (E£ 107) | E£ 53 | + 104% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.05 (E£ 117) | E£ 44 | + 164% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (E£ 994) | E£ 140 | + 610% | |
| Entertainment | + 162% | |||
| Entertainment in Spain is 162% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
| Spain | Egypt | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €36 (E£ 2,029) | E£ 726 | + 179% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (E£ 938) | E£ 315 | + 198% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €48 (E£ 2,760) | E£ 1,422 | + 94% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €51 (E£ 2,915) | E£ 949 | + 207% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (E£ 604) | E£ 275 | + 119% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.01 (E£ 171) | E£ 78 | + 119% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.86 (E£ 276) | E£ 109 | + 154% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €473 (E£ 26,949) | E£ 28,357 | - 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.29 (E£ 16) | E£ 3.17 | + 418% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €53 (E£ 3,017) | E£ 916 | + 229% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.66 (E£ 322) | E£ 87 | + 269% | |
| TOTAL | + 144% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 12, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Spain is 144% more expensive than in Egypt
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