Cost of living in United Kingdom compared to Egypt
Currency:
Food | + 218% | |||
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Food in United Kingdom is 218% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
United Kingdom | Egypt | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £13 (E£ 804) | E£ 245 | + 228% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £8 (E£ 464) | E£ 166 | + 180% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £4.26 (E£ 256) | E£ 114 | + 124% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £1.20 (E£ 72) | E£ 32 | + 126% | |
12 eggs, large | £3.63 (E£ 218) | E£ 64 | + 242% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.28 (E£ 137) | E£ 14 | + 889% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £5.34 (E£ 320) | E£ 98 | + 227% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.13 (E£ 128) | E£ 37 | + 241% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.89 (E£ 54) | E£ 15 | + 246% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.97 (E£ 118) | E£ 51 | + 133% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £10 (E£ 604) | E£ 234 | + 158% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | £2.36 (E£ 142) | E£ 22 | + 531% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.04 (E£ 63) | E£ 14 | + 343% | |
Housing | + 492% | |||
Housing in United Kingdom is 492% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
United Kingdom | Egypt | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,997 (E£ 119,778) | E£ 24,504 | + 389% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,637 (E£ 98,173) | E£ 12,343 | + 695% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £229 (E£ 13,757) | E£ 1,497 | + 819% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,818 (E£ 109,033) | E£ 13,219 | + 725% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £1,060 (E£ 63,538) | E£ 7,080 | + 797% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £190 (E£ 11,373) | E£ 1,310 | + 768% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £26 (E£ 1,552) | E£ 303 | + 413% | |
40” flat screen tv | £324 (E£ 19,443) | E£ 13,094 | + 48% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £83 (E£ 4,980) | E£ 10,228 | - 51% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £7 (E£ 391) | E£ 193 | + 102% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | £16 (E£ 953) | E£ 133 | + 618% | |
Clothes | + 13% | |||
Clothes in United Kingdom is 13% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
United Kingdom | Egypt | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £73 (E£ 4,377) | E£ 2,437 | + 80% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £32 (E£ 1,946) | E£ 1,995 | - 2% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £81 (E£ 4,848) | E£ 5,429 | - 11% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £83 (E£ 4,954) | E£ 4,987 | - 1% | |
Transportation | + 291% | |||
Transportation in United Kingdom is 291% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
United Kingdom | Egypt | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £25,126 (E£ 1,506,707) | E£ 1,249,650 | + 21% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.44 (E£ 87) | E£ 11 | + 658% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | £85 (E£ 5,071) | E£ 620 | + 717% | |
Personal Care | + 208% | |||
Personal Care in United Kingdom is 208% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
United Kingdom | Egypt | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £5.04 (E£ 302) | E£ 56 | + 441% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (E£ 471) | E£ 112 | + 322% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £74 (E£ 4,435) | E£ 419 | + 960% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £4.77 (E£ 286) | E£ 76 | + 278% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.97 (E£ 118) | E£ 125 | - 5% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.78 (E£ 227) | E£ 100 | + 126% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.39 (E£ 143) | E£ 63 | + 128% | |
Tube of toothpaste | £1.77 (E£ 106) | E£ 43 | + 146% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £14 (E£ 848) | E£ 134 | + 533% | |
Entertainment | + 223% | |||
Entertainment in United Kingdom is 223% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
United Kingdom | Egypt | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £40 (E£ 2,395) | E£ 576 | + 316% | |
2 tickets to the movies | £19 (E£ 1,154) | E£ 278 | + 315% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £124 (E£ 7,423) | E£ 1,113 | + 567% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £69 (E£ 4,131) | E£ 931 | + 343% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £11 (E£ 642) | E£ 130 | + 394% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.71 (E£ 222) | E£ 75 | + 197% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £5.75 (E£ 345) | E£ 218 | + 58% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £537 (E£ 32,179) | E£ 19,450 | + 65% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.28 (E£ 17) | E£ 3.15 | + 434% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | £35 (E£ 2,092) | E£ 1,592 | + 31% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £14 (E£ 815) | E£ 62 | + 1220% | |
TOTAL | + 271% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 4,652 prices entered by 734 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United Kingdom is 271% more expensive than in Egypt
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