- Cost of Living
- Egypt
- Germany
- Comparison
Cost of living in Egypt compared to Germany
Currency:
| Food | - 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Egypt is 52% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | E£ 149 (€7) | €11 | - 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | E£ 70 (€3.31) | €7 | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | E£ 39 (€1.86) | €3.81 | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | E£ 14 (€0.67) | €0.99 | - 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | E£ 22 (€1.04) | €3.06 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | E£ 11 (€0.51) | €2.52 | - 80% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | E£ 32 (€1.52) | €5.09 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | E£ 25 (€1.19) | €2.47 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | E£ 6 (€0.31) | €1.56 | - 80% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | E£ 21 (€1.02) | €0.92 | + 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | E£ 162 (€8) | €7 | + 17% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | E£ 12 (€0.59) | €1.76 | - 66% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | E£ 5.94 (€0.28) | €1.24 | - 77% | |
| Housing | - 67% | |||
| Housing in Egypt is 67% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | E£ 8,349 (€396) | €1,420 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | E£ 4,960 (€235) | €1,085 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | E£ 939 (€45) | €174 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | E£ 6,082 (€288) | €901 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | E£ 3,803 (€180) | €677 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | E£ 607 (€29) | €120 | - 76% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | E£ 251 (€12) | €23 | - 49% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | E£ 6,202 (€294) | €379 | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | E£ 3,087 (€146) | €93 | + 57% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | E£ 97 (€4.58) | €5.28 | - 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | E£ 85 (€4.01) | €13 | - 69% | |
| Clothes | - 17% | |||
| Clothes in Egypt is 17% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | E£ 943 (€45) | €87 | - 49% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | E£ 782 (€37) | €35 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | E£ 1,872 (€89) | €91 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | E£ 1,121 (€53) | €114 | - 53% | |
| Transportation | - 55% | |||
| Transportation in Egypt is 55% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | E£ 460,034 (€21,815) | €20,666 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | E£ 5.63 (€0.27) | €1.39 | - 81% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | E£ 424 (€20) | €72 | - 72% | |
| Personal Care | - 54% | |||
| Personal Care in Egypt is 54% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | E£ 37 (€1.76) | €6 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | E£ 79 (€3.74) | €9 | - 59% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | E£ 314 (€15) | €61 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | E£ 51 (€2.42) | €3.36 | - 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | E£ 52 (€2.47) | €2.13 | + 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | E£ 48 (€2.26) | €2.09 | + 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | E£ 21 (€0.98) | €1.39 | - 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | E£ 21 (€0.98) | €1.43 | - 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | E£ 64 (€3.04) | €21 | - 85% | |
| Entertainment | - 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Egypt is 29% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | E£ 329 (€16) | €32 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | E£ 131 (€6) | €22 | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | E£ 693 (€33) | €125 | - 74% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | E£ 488 (€23) | €53 | - 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | E£ 91 (€4.31) | €9 | - 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | E£ 39 (€1.83) | €3.22 | - 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | E£ 56 (€2.66) | €3.43 | - 22% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | E£ 10,910 (€517) | €460 | + 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | E£ 4.61 (€0.22) | €0.12 | + 76% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | E£ 778 (€37) | €38 | - 2% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | E£ 35 (€1.66) | €6 | - 74% | |
| TOTAL | - 53% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Egypt is 53% cheaper than in Germany
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