Cost of living in Egypt compared to Estonia
Currency:
| Food | - 56% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Egypt is 56% cheaper than in Estonia | ||||
| Egypt | Estonia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | E£ 260 (€4.97) | €15 | - 67% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | E£ 207 (€3.94) | €9 | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | E£ 118 (€2.25) | €4.00 | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | E£ 45 (€0.85) | €1.18 | - 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | E£ 73 (€1.40) | €2.61 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | E£ 17 (€0.33) | €3.63 | - 91% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | E£ 96 (€1.82) | €5.67 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | E£ 74 (€1.41) | €2.25 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | E£ 22 (€0.42) | €0.83 | - 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | E£ 57 (€1.09) | €1.47 | - 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | E£ 352 (€7) | €9 | - 24% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | E£ 34 (€0.65) | €2.11 | - 69% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | E£ 34 (€0.65) | €1.01 | - 35% | |
| Housing | - 74% | |||
| Housing in Egypt is 74% cheaper than in Estonia | ||||
| Egypt | Estonia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | E£ 20,221 (€386) | €1,447 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | E£ 13,777 (€263) | €800 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | E£ 1,877 (€36) | €323 | - 89% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | E£ 12,247 (€234) | €779 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | E£ 7,319 (€140) | €566 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | E£ 1,059 (€20) | €204 | - 90% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | E£ 434 (€8) | €22 | - 63% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | E£ 12,777 (€244) | €347 | - 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | E£ 7,499 (€143) | €194 | - 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | E£ 266 (€5.07) | €9 | - 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | E£ 213 (€4.05) | €23 | - 82% | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in Egypt is 15% cheaper than in Estonia | ||||
| Egypt | Estonia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | E£ 1,872 (€36) | €87 | - 59% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | E£ 2,299 (€44) | €34 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | E£ 4,998 (€95) | €91 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | E£ 2,649 (€51) | €121 | - 58% | |
| Transportation | - 45% | |||
| Transportation in Egypt is 45% cheaper than in Estonia | ||||
| Egypt | Estonia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | E£ 1,753,050 (€33,427) | €33,491 | - 0% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | E£ 13 (€0.26) | €1.65 | - 84% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | E£ 541 (€10) | €29 | - 65% | |
| Personal Care | - 75% | |||
| Personal Care in Egypt is 75% cheaper than in Estonia | ||||
| Egypt | Estonia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | E£ 110 (€2.10) | €18 | - 89% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | E£ 182 (€3.47) | €24 | - 86% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | E£ 507 (€10) | €71 | - 86% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | E£ 116 (€2.21) | €8 | - 72% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | E£ 134 (€2.56) | €6 | - 58% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | E£ 119 (€2.26) | €7 | - 67% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | E£ 112 (€2.14) | €3.07 | - 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | E£ 46 (€0.88) | €3.92 | - 78% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | E£ 156 (€2.98) | €32 | - 91% | |
| Entertainment | - 61% | |||
| Entertainment in Egypt is 61% cheaper than in Estonia | ||||
| Egypt | Estonia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | E£ 813 (€16) | €42 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | E£ 307 (€5.86) | €24 | - 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | E£ 1,428 (€27) | €80 | - 66% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | E£ 993 (€19) | €88 | - 79% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | E£ 314 (€5.99) | €16 | - 63% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | E£ 77 (€1.47) | €4.66 | - 69% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | E£ 109 (€2.08) | €4.99 | - 58% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | E£ 25,069 (€478) | €700 | - 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | E£ 2.00 (€0.04) | €0.04 | - 5% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | E£ 984 (€19) | €53 | - 64% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | E£ 86 (€1.65) | €6 | - 74% | |
| TOTAL | - 58% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 28, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,524 prices entered by 159 different people.
Cost of living in Egypt is 58% cheaper than in Estonia
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