Cost of living in Egypt compared to Germany
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| Food | - 61% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Egypt is 61% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Egypt | Germany | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | E£ 260 (€4.91) | €16 | - 68% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | E£ 210 (€3.96) | €10 | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | E£ 120 (€2.27) | €5.58 | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | E£ 45 (€0.85) | €1.26 | - 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | E£ 73 (€1.38) | €3.93 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | E£ 18 (€0.33) | €2.89 | - 88% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | E£ 94 (€1.77) | €7 | - 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | E£ 74 (€1.40) | €2.77 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | E£ 22 (€0.42) | €1.85 | - 77% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | E£ 57 (€1.08) | €1.15 | - 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | E£ 352 (€7) | €7 | + 0% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | E£ 34 (€0.64) | €2.00 | - 68% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | E£ 34 (€0.65) | €1.85 | - 65% | |
| Housing | - 78% | |||
| Housing in Egypt is 78% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Egypt | Germany | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | E£ 20,221 (€382) | €1,802 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | E£ 13,777 (€260) | €1,455 | - 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | E£ 1,877 (€35) | €243 | - 85% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | E£ 12,170 (€230) | €1,200 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | E£ 7,319 (€138) | €891 | - 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | E£ 1,059 (€20) | €158 | - 87% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | E£ 450 (€8) | €33 | - 75% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | E£ 11,899 (€225) | €440 | - 49% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | E£ 7,499 (€142) | €112 | + 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | E£ 270 (€5.10) | €6 | - 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | E£ 235 (€4.43) | €17 | - 74% | |
| Clothes | - 23% | |||
| Clothes in Egypt is 23% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Egypt | Germany | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | E£ 1,872 (€35) | €88 | - 60% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | E£ 2,299 (€43) | €40 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | E£ 4,998 (€94) | €93 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | E£ 2,649 (€50) | €133 | - 62% | |
| Transportation | - 57% | |||
| Transportation in Egypt is 57% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Egypt | Germany | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | E£ 1,776,140 (€33,514) | €31,877 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | E£ 13 (€0.25) | €1.78 | - 86% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | E£ 541 (€10) | €50 | - 80% | |
| Personal Care | - 56% | |||
| Personal Care in Egypt is 56% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Egypt | Germany | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | E£ 110 (€2.08) | €9 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | E£ 182 (€3.43) | €12 | - 71% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | E£ 527 (€10) | €73 | - 86% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | E£ 116 (€2.19) | €4.18 | - 48% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | E£ 153 (€2.88) | €2.85 | + 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | E£ 113 (€2.14) | €3.08 | - 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | E£ 122 (€2.30) | €1.96 | + 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | E£ 48 (€0.90) | €1.76 | - 49% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | E£ 156 (€2.95) | €23 | - 87% | |
| Entertainment | - 62% | |||
| Entertainment in Egypt is 62% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Egypt | Germany | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | E£ 758 (€14) | €45 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | E£ 307 (€5.80) | €24 | - 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | E£ 1,428 (€27) | €125 | - 78% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | E£ 981 (€19) | €64 | - 71% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | E£ 314 (€5.93) | €11 | - 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | E£ 76 (€1.44) | €4.09 | - 65% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | E£ 109 (€2.05) | €4.41 | - 53% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | E£ 25,069 (€473) | €633 | - 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | E£ 2.00 (€0.04) | €0.13 | - 71% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | E£ 984 (€19) | €43 | - 57% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | E£ 86 (€1.62) | €8 | - 81% | |
| TOTAL | - 64% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 15, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Egypt is 64% cheaper than in Germany
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