Cost of living in Egypt compared to Germany
Currency:
| Food | - 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Egypt is 48% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Egypt | Germany | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | E£ 78 (€4.37) | €11 | - 61% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | E£ 87 (€4.88) | €8 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | E£ 39 (€2.17) | €3.59 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | E£ 15 (€0.86) | €0.98 | - 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | E£ 22 (€1.23) | €3.06 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | E£ 6 (€0.35) | €2.23 | - 84% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | E£ 28 (€1.54) | €5.06 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | E£ 25 (€1.40) | €2.45 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | E£ 6 (€0.35) | €1.51 | - 77% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | E£ 27 (€1.49) | €0.83 | + 80% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | E£ 153 (€9) | €5.96 | + 43% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | E£ 16 (€0.92) | €1.73 | - 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | E£ 10 (€0.54) | €1.37 | - 61% | |
| Housing | - 72% | |||
| Housing in Egypt is 72% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Egypt | Germany | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | E£ 7,574 (€423) | €1,767 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | E£ 4,715 (€263) | €1,313 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | E£ 849 (€47) | €190 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | E£ 4,270 (€238) | €998 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | E£ 2,411 (€135) | €737 | - 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | E£ 399 (€22) | €123 | - 82% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | E£ 267 (€15) | €32 | - 53% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | E£ 4,946 (€276) | €357 | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | E£ 3,056 (€171) | €91 | + 88% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | E£ 119 (€7) | €5.85 | + 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | E£ 61 (€3.43) | €14 | - 75% | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Egypt is 5% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Egypt | Germany | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | E£ 817 (€46) | €77 | - 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | E£ 857 (€48) | €35 | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | E£ 2,007 (€112) | €80 | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | E£ 1,067 (€60) | €114 | - 48% | |
| Transportation | - 64% | |||
| Transportation in Egypt is 64% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Egypt | Germany | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | E£ 421,976 (€23,556) | €23,023 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | E£ 8 (€0.44) | €1.47 | - 70% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | E£ 201 (€11) | €80 | - 86% | |
| Personal Care | - 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Egypt is 41% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Egypt | Germany | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | E£ 33 (€1.85) | €7 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | E£ 84 (€4.66) | €7 | - 33% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | E£ 290 (€16) | €38 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | E£ 48 (€2.68) | €2.93 | - 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | E£ 35 (€1.94) | €2.00 | - 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | E£ 46 (€2.57) | €2.43 | + 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | E£ 17 (€0.94) | €1.37 | - 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | E£ 27 (€1.52) | €1.59 | - 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | E£ 68 (€3.81) | €20 | - 81% | |
| Entertainment | - 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Egypt is 20% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Egypt | Germany | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | E£ 439 (€25) | €33 | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | E£ 177 (€10) | €23 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | E£ 3,782 (€211) | €112 | + 89% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | E£ 416 (€23) | €54 | - 57% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | E£ 206 (€12) | €9 | + 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | E£ 33 (€1.86) | €3.04 | - 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | E£ 49 (€2.72) | €3.87 | - 30% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | E£ 12,000 (€670) | €471 | + 42% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | E£ 0.84 (€0.05) | €0.11 | - 56% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | E£ 473 (€26) | €35 | - 25% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | E£ 46 (€2.58) | €7 | - 63% | |
| TOTAL | - 55% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 15, 2022.
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Cost of living in Egypt is 55% cheaper than in Germany
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