- Cost of Living
- Egypt
- Germany
- Comparison
Cost of living in Egypt compared to Germany
Currency:
| Food | - 55% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Egypt is 55% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | E£ 138 (€6) | €11 | - 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | E£ 66 (€3.03) | €7 | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | E£ 39 (€1.80) | €3.78 | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | E£ 14 (€0.64) | €0.96 | - 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | E£ 20 (€0.93) | €3.01 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | E£ 11 (€0.53) | €2.61 | - 80% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | E£ 30 (€1.40) | €5.10 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | E£ 24 (€1.10) | €2.35 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | E£ 6 (€0.30) | €1.55 | - 81% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | E£ 21 (€0.96) | €0.97 | - 0% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | E£ 160 (€7) | €7 | + 11% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | E£ 12 (€0.53) | €1.73 | - 69% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | E£ 9 (€0.41) | €1.31 | - 69% | |
| Housing | - 70% | |||
| Housing in Egypt is 70% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | E£ 8,047 (€371) | €1,406 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | E£ 4,700 (€217) | €1,082 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | E£ 921 (€42) | €191 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | E£ 5,466 (€252) | €857 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | E£ 3,027 (€139) | €639 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | E£ 590 (€27) | €119 | - 77% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | E£ 253 (€12) | €24 | - 51% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | E£ 6,070 (€280) | €399 | - 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | E£ 2,826 (€130) | €81 | + 61% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | E£ 83 (€3.82) | €5.18 | - 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | E£ 92 (€4.25) | €13 | - 68% | |
| Clothes | - 25% | |||
| Clothes in Egypt is 25% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | E£ 772 (€36) | €81 | - 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | E£ 740 (€34) | €38 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | E£ 1,819 (€84) | €88 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | E£ 1,339 (€62) | €117 | - 47% | |
| Transportation | - 60% | |||
| Transportation in Egypt is 60% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | E£ 467,502 (€21,543) | €19,809 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | E£ 5.00 (€0.23) | €1.32 | - 83% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | E£ 300 (€14) | €73 | - 81% | |
| Personal Care | - 60% | |||
| Personal Care in Egypt is 60% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | E£ 39 (€1.78) | €8 | - 78% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | E£ 75 (€3.48) | €9 | - 60% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | E£ 269 (€12) | €59 | - 79% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | E£ 60 (€2.78) | €3.41 | - 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | E£ 49 (€2.24) | €2.13 | + 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | E£ 44 (€2.02) | €1.99 | + 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | E£ 20 (€0.92) | €1.26 | - 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | E£ 19 (€0.88) | €1.41 | - 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | E£ 56 (€2.57) | €19 | - 87% | |
| Entertainment | - 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Egypt is 14% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | E£ 307 (€14) | €32 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | E£ 128 (€5.89) | €21 | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | E£ 647 (€30) | €107 | - 72% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | E£ 485 (€22) | €50 | - 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | E£ 100 (€4.61) | €9 | - 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | E£ 37 (€1.70) | €3.12 | - 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | E£ 56 (€2.60) | €3.46 | - 25% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | E£ 11,911 (€549) | €460 | + 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | E£ 15 (€0.67) | €0.22 | + 204% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | E£ 677 (€31) | €44 | - 30% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | E£ 32 (€1.49) | €6 | - 76% | |
| TOTAL | - 53% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Egypt is 53% cheaper than in Germany
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