Cost of living in Egypt compared to Germany
Currency:
| Food | - 57% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Egypt is 57% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Egypt | Germany | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | E£ 215 (€7) | €17 | - 61% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | E£ 121 (€3.65) | €9 | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | E£ 93 (€2.80) | €5.39 | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | E£ 26 (€0.80) | €1.24 | - 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | E£ 50 (€1.50) | €3.74 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | E£ 12 (€0.36) | €2.89 | - 88% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | E£ 67 (€2.03) | €7 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | E£ 33 (€1.00) | €2.66 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | E£ 10 (€0.31) | €1.90 | - 84% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | E£ 44 (€1.33) | €0.96 | + 38% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | E£ 338 (€10) | €7 | + 55% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | E£ 17 (€0.52) | €2.03 | - 74% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | E£ 10 (€0.31) | €1.72 | - 82% | |
| Housing | - 81% | |||
| Housing in Egypt is 81% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Egypt | Germany | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | E£ 12,207 (€369) | €1,952 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | E£ 5,963 (€180) | €1,499 | - 88% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | E£ 1,207 (€36) | €217 | - 83% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | E£ 7,278 (€220) | €1,207 | - 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | E£ 4,450 (€134) | €921 | - 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | E£ 1,066 (€32) | €176 | - 82% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | E£ 215 (€6) | €33 | - 80% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | E£ 7,226 (€218) | €423 | - 48% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | E£ 4,091 (€124) | €112 | + 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | E£ 163 (€4.92) | €11 | - 56% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | E£ 87 (€2.64) | €16 | - 84% | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in Egypt is 22% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Egypt | Germany | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | E£ 575 (€17) | €81 | - 79% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | E£ 1,504 (€45) | €37 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | E£ 1,747 (€53) | €90 | - 42% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | E£ 2,140 (€65) | €123 | - 47% | |
| Transportation | - 62% | |||
| Transportation in Egypt is 62% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Egypt | Germany | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | E£ 799,839 (€24,175) | €25,424 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | E£ 10 (€0.31) | €1.91 | - 84% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | E£ 524 (€16) | €70 | - 77% | |
| Personal Care | - 66% | |||
| Personal Care in Egypt is 66% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Egypt | Germany | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | E£ 39 (€1.18) | €11 | - 90% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | E£ 87 (€2.64) | €8 | - 69% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | E£ 322 (€10) | €61 | - 84% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | E£ 83 (€2.52) | €3.41 | - 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | E£ 70 (€2.13) | €2.79 | - 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | E£ 76 (€2.29) | €3.88 | - 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | E£ 26 (€0.79) | €1.73 | - 54% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | E£ 34 (€1.03) | €1.58 | - 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | E£ 110 (€3.32) | €23 | - 86% | |
| Entertainment | - 48% | |||
| Entertainment in Egypt is 48% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Egypt | Germany | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | E£ 415 (€13) | €41 | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | E£ 194 (€5.86) | €23 | - 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | E£ 961 (€29) | €98 | - 70% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | E£ 621 (€19) | €59 | - 68% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | E£ 128 (€3.86) | €10 | - 62% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | E£ 59 (€1.79) | €3.46 | - 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | E£ 83 (€2.50) | €4.16 | - 40% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | E£ 21,837 (€660) | €649 | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | E£ 3.67 (€0.11) | €0.10 | + 8% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | E£ 705 (€21) | €42 | - 50% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | E£ 50 (€1.51) | €8 | - 80% | |
| TOTAL | - 63% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 4,824 prices entered by 597 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 01, 2023.
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Cost of living in Egypt is 63% cheaper than in Germany
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