Cost of living in Egypt compared to Germany
Currency:
| Food | - 44% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Egypt is 44% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | E£ 128 (€7) | €12 | - 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | E£ 73 (€4.19) | €7 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | E£ 43 (€2.43) | €3.86 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | E£ 15 (€0.88) | €0.95 | - 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | E£ 20 (€1.13) | €2.88 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | E£ 9 (€0.49) | €2.48 | - 80% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | E£ 43 (€2.43) | €5.24 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | E£ 24 (€1.35) | €2.35 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | E£ 8 (€0.45) | €1.64 | - 73% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | E£ 24 (€1.36) | €0.93 | + 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | E£ 168 (€10) | €6 | + 59% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | E£ 13 (€0.75) | €1.79 | - 58% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | E£ 7 (€0.40) | €1.25 | - 68% | |
| Housing | - 64% | |||
| Housing in Egypt is 64% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | E£ 9,581 (€547) | €1,475 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | E£ 4,820 (€275) | €1,105 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | E£ 687 (€39) | €201 | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | E£ 6,245 (€356) | €910 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | E£ 3,546 (€202) | €702 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | E£ 699 (€40) | €132 | - 70% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | E£ 201 (€11) | €23 | - 49% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | E£ 5,334 (€304) | €401 | - 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | E£ 2,705 (€154) | €87 | + 78% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | E£ 75 (€4.27) | €5.98 | - 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | E£ 61 (€3.46) | €13 | - 74% | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in Egypt is 9% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | E£ 689 (€39) | €80 | - 51% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | E£ 769 (€44) | €38 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | E£ 1,889 (€108) | €91 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | E£ 963 (€55) | €112 | - 51% | |
| 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£ 406,747 (€23,214) | €21,012 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | E£ 7 (€0.41) | €1.42 | - 71% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | E£ 392 (€22) | €76 | - 71% | |
| Personal Care | - 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Egypt is 37% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | E£ 51 (€2.92) | €6 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | E£ 64 (€3.64) | €11 | - 68% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | E£ 281 (€16) | €54 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | E£ 99 (€5.66) | €3.83 | + 48% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | E£ 43 (€2.45) | €2.04 | + 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | E£ 44 (€2.49) | €2.31 | + 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | E£ 23 (€1.33) | €1.31 | + 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | E£ 25 (€1.44) | €1.54 | - 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | E£ 70 (€3.97) | €19 | - 80% | |
| Entertainment | - 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Egypt is 29% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | E£ 405 (€23) | €34 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | E£ 155 (€9) | €21 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | E£ 1,080 (€62) | €85 | - 28% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | E£ 560 (€32) | €57 | - 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | E£ 80 (€4.56) | €9 | - 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | E£ 36 (€2.05) | €3.17 | - 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | E£ 46 (€2.62) | €3.69 | - 29% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | E£ 9,726 (€555) | €454 | + 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | E£ 1.54 (€0.09) | €0.10 | - 15% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | E£ 495 (€28) | €40 | - 29% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | E£ 40 (€2.28) | €7 | - 67% | |
| TOTAL | - 48% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 23, 2020.
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Cost of living in Egypt is 48% cheaper than in Germany
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