Cost of living in Egypt compared to Estonia
Currency:
Food | - 60% | |||
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Food in Egypt is 60% cheaper than in Estonia | ||||
Egypt | Estonia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | E£ 245 (€4.71) | €12 | - 60% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | E£ 166 (€3.19) | €8 | - 62% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | E£ 114 (€2.19) | €3.78 | - 42% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | E£ 32 (€0.61) | €1.19 | - 49% | |
12 eggs, large | E£ 64 (€1.22) | €2.52 | - 51% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | E£ 14 (€0.27) | €2.90 | - 91% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | E£ 98 (€1.88) | €6 | - 70% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | E£ 37 (€0.72) | €1.72 | - 58% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | E£ 15 (€0.30) | €0.76 | - 61% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | E£ 51 (€0.97) | €1.53 | - 36% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | E£ 234 (€4.49) | €9 | - 50% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | E£ 22 (€0.43) | €1.91 | - 77% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | E£ 14 (€0.27) | €1.03 | - 74% | |
Housing | - 68% | |||
Housing in Egypt is 68% cheaper than in Estonia | ||||
Egypt | Estonia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | E£ 24,504 (€471) | €1,079 | - 56% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | E£ 12,343 (€237) | €716 | - 67% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | E£ 1,497 (€29) | €249 | - 88% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | E£ 13,219 (€254) | €696 | - 64% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | E£ 7,080 (€136) | €468 | - 71% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | E£ 1,310 (€25) | €130 | - 81% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | E£ 303 (€5.82) | €18 | - 68% | |
40” flat screen tv | E£ 13,094 (€251) | €334 | - 25% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | E£ 10,228 (€196) | €213 | - 8% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | E£ 193 (€3.71) | €8 | - 53% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | E£ 133 (€2.55) | €20 | - 87% | |
Clothes | - 9% | |||
Clothes in Egypt is 9% cheaper than in Estonia | ||||
Egypt | Estonia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | E£ 2,437 (€47) | €75 | - 38% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | E£ 1,995 (€38) | €34 | + 14% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | E£ 5,429 (€104) | €93 | + 12% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | E£ 4,987 (€96) | €135 | - 29% | |
Transportation | - 50% | |||
Transportation in Egypt is 50% cheaper than in Estonia | ||||
Egypt | Estonia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | E£ 1,249,650 (€24,000) | €33,302 | - 28% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | E£ 11 (€0.22) | €1.70 | - 87% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | E£ 620 (€12) | €27 | - 56% | |
Personal Care | - 81% | |||
Personal Care in Egypt is 81% cheaper than in Estonia | ||||
Egypt | Estonia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | E£ 56 (€1.07) | €18 | - 94% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | E£ 112 (€2.14) | €24 | - 91% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | E£ 419 (€8) | €78 | - 90% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | E£ 76 (€1.45) | €8 | - 82% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | E£ 125 (€2.40) | €6 | - 60% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | E£ 100 (€1.92) | €7 | - 72% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | E£ 63 (€1.21) | €3.07 | - 61% | |
Tube of toothpaste | E£ 43 (€0.83) | €4.51 | - 82% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | E£ 134 (€2.57) | €29 | - 91% | |
Entertainment | - 58% | |||
Entertainment in Egypt is 58% cheaper than in Estonia | ||||
Egypt | Estonia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | E£ 576 (€11) | €47 | - 76% | |
2 tickets to the movies | E£ 278 (€5.34) | €19 | - 71% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | E£ 1,113 (€21) | €95 | - 77% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | E£ 931 (€18) | €88 | - 80% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | E£ 130 (€2.50) | €10 | - 75% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | E£ 75 (€1.44) | €3.58 | - 60% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | E£ 218 (€4.19) | €4.91 | - 15% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | E£ 19,450 (€374) | €959 | - 61% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | E£ 3.15 (€0.06) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | E£ 1,592 (€31) | €43 | - 29% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | E£ 62 (€1.19) | €5.09 | - 77% | |
TOTAL | - 59% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,221 prices entered by 130 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2024.
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Cost of living in Egypt is 59% cheaper than in Estonia
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