- Cost of Living
- Egypt
- Germany
- Comparison
Cost of living in Egypt compared to Germany
Currency:
| Food | - 53% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Egypt is 53% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | E£ 139 (€7) | €11 | - 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | E£ 69 (€3.34) | €8 | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | E£ 38 (€1.87) | €3.77 | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | E£ 14 (€0.70) | €0.97 | - 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | E£ 21 (€1.04) | €3.16 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | E£ 10 (€0.49) | €2.47 | - 80% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | E£ 31 (€1.53) | €5.11 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | E£ 25 (€1.20) | €2.40 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | E£ 7 (€0.35) | €1.56 | - 78% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | E£ 22 (€1.07) | €0.92 | + 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | E£ 150 (€7) | €7 | + 10% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | E£ 13 (€0.61) | €1.78 | - 66% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | E£ 5.69 (€0.28) | €1.25 | - 78% | |
| Housing | - 67% | |||
| Housing in Egypt is 67% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | E£ 8,598 (€419) | €1,460 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | E£ 5,254 (€256) | €1,086 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | E£ 880 (€43) | €188 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | E£ 5,801 (€282) | €912 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | E£ 3,965 (€193) | €680 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | E£ 619 (€30) | €125 | - 76% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | E£ 234 (€11) | €24 | - 52% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | E£ 5,850 (€285) | €373 | - 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | E£ 2,926 (€142) | €94 | + 51% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | E£ 97 (€4.71) | €5.47 | - 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | E£ 91 (€4.45) | €13 | - 65% | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in Egypt is 15% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | E£ 902 (€44) | €85 | - 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | E£ 808 (€39) | €35 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | E£ 1,787 (€87) | €89 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | E£ 947 (€46) | €109 | - 58% | |
| Transportation | - 52% | |||
| Transportation in Egypt is 52% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | E£ 438,533 (€21,351) | €20,734 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | E£ 6 (€0.30) | €1.42 | - 79% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | E£ 491 (€24) | €74 | - 68% | |
| Personal Care | - 49% | |||
| Personal Care in Egypt is 49% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | E£ 37 (€1.82) | €6 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | E£ 74 (€3.59) | €9 | - 62% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | E£ 287 (€14) | €65 | - 79% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | E£ 60 (€2.92) | €3.33 | - 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | E£ 50 (€2.45) | €2.20 | + 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | E£ 49 (€2.39) | €2.13 | + 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | E£ 26 (€1.28) | €1.38 | - 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | E£ 21 (€1.04) | €1.42 | - 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | E£ 72 (€3.49) | €20 | - 83% | |
| Entertainment | - 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Egypt is 33% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | E£ 322 (€16) | €31 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | E£ 133 (€6) | €22 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | E£ 797 (€39) | €125 | - 69% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | E£ 528 (€26) | €55 | - 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | E£ 95 (€4.60) | €9 | - 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | E£ 40 (€1.93) | €3.22 | - 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | E£ 40 (€1.93) | €3.40 | - 43% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | E£ 10,146 (€494) | €447 | + 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | E£ 3.42 (€0.17) | €0.13 | + 33% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | E£ 735 (€36) | €36 | - 1% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | E£ 37 (€1.81) | €7 | - 72% | |
| TOTAL | - 52% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 15, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Egypt is 52% cheaper than in Germany
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