Cost of living in Egypt compared to Germany
Currency:
| Food | - 69% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Egypt is 69% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Egypt | Germany | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | E£ 225 (€3.87) | €19 | - 80% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | E£ 185 (€3.19) | €11 | - 71% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | E£ 113 (€1.96) | €5.40 | - 64% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | E£ 45 (€0.77) | €1.33 | - 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | E£ 78 (€1.34) | €4.20 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | E£ 18 (€0.31) | €3.11 | - 90% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | E£ 102 (€1.76) | €6 | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | E£ 73 (€1.26) | €3.28 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | E£ 22 (€0.37) | €1.79 | - 79% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | E£ 62 (€1.07) | €1.07 | + 0% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | E£ 352 (€6) | €8 | - 21% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | E£ 38 (€0.65) | €2.16 | - 70% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | E£ 26 (€0.45) | €1.72 | - 74% | |
| Housing | - 80% | |||
| Housing in Egypt is 80% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Egypt | Germany | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | E£ 22,986 (€396) | €1,853 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | E£ 14,397 (€248) | €1,387 | - 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | E£ 1,667 (€29) | €255 | - 89% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | E£ 11,864 (€204) | €1,175 | - 83% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | E£ 7,110 (€123) | €886 | - 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | E£ 1,000 (€17) | €150 | - 89% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | E£ 440 (€8) | €26 | - 71% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | E£ 11,987 (€207) | €382 | - 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | E£ 6,464 (€111) | €93 | + 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | E£ 213 (€3.67) | €8 | - 55% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | E£ 190 (€3.27) | €17 | - 80% | |
| Clothes | - 39% | |||
| Clothes in Egypt is 39% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Egypt | Germany | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | E£ 1,949 (€34) | €87 | - 62% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | E£ 2,324 (€40) | €44 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | E£ 4,278 (€74) | €99 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | E£ 2,394 (€41) | €155 | - 73% | |
| Transportation | - 59% | |||
| Transportation in Egypt is 59% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Egypt | Germany | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | E£ 1,794,140 (€30,921) | €27,153 | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | E£ 16 (€0.28) | €1.74 | - 84% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | E£ 553 (€10) | €53 | - 82% | |
| Personal Care | - 68% | |||
| Personal Care in Egypt is 68% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Egypt | Germany | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | E£ 50 (€0.86) | €8 | - 89% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | E£ 162 (€2.80) | €8 | - 65% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | E£ 512 (€9) | €69 | - 87% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | E£ 92 (€1.59) | €5.17 | - 69% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | E£ 123 (€2.12) | €2.81 | - 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | E£ 107 (€1.85) | €2.45 | - 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | E£ 42 (€0.72) | €1.72 | - 58% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | E£ 47 (€0.81) | €1.55 | - 48% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | E£ 147 (€2.53) | €23 | - 89% | |
| Entertainment | - 61% | |||
| Entertainment in Egypt is 61% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Egypt | Germany | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | E£ 660 (€11) | €43 | - 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | E£ 291 (€5.01) | €27 | - 82% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | E£ 1,244 (€21) | €160 | - 87% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | E£ 890 (€15) | €62 | - 75% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | E£ 275 (€4.75) | €10 | - 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | E£ 78 (€1.35) | €4.08 | - 67% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | E£ 76 (€1.31) | €4.21 | - 69% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | E£ 28,357 (€489) | €585 | - 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | E£ 4.46 (€0.08) | €0.09 | - 17% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | E£ 1,025 (€18) | €40 | - 56% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | E£ 87 (€1.50) | €9 | - 83% | |
| TOTAL | - 66% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 02, 2025.
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Cost of living in Egypt is 66% cheaper than in Germany
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