- Cost of Living
- Egypt
- Germany
- Comparison
Cost of living in Egypt compared to Germany
Currency:
| Food | - 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Egypt is 50% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | E£ 146 (€7) | €11 | - 34% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | E£ 70 (€3.45) | €8 | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | E£ 39 (€1.91) | €3.72 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | E£ 14 (€0.72) | €0.98 | - 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | E£ 22 (€1.08) | €3.08 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | E£ 11 (€0.53) | €2.47 | - 79% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | E£ 33 (€1.61) | €5.10 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | E£ 26 (€1.27) | €2.44 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | E£ 7 (€0.34) | €1.56 | - 78% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | E£ 22 (€1.10) | €0.91 | + 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | E£ 152 (€8) | €7 | + 15% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | E£ 13 (€0.63) | €1.77 | - 65% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | E£ 5.73 (€0.28) | €1.22 | - 77% | |
| Housing | - 66% | |||
| Housing in Egypt is 66% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | E£ 8,335 (€413) | €1,445 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | E£ 5,159 (€255) | €1,087 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | E£ 908 (€45) | €180 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | E£ 6,098 (€302) | €903 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | E£ 3,794 (€188) | €680 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | E£ 610 (€30) | €129 | - 77% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | E£ 251 (€12) | €24 | - 47% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | E£ 6,021 (€298) | €374 | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | E£ 3,030 (€150) | €94 | + 60% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | E£ 102 (€5.03) | €5.42 | - 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | E£ 91 (€4.51) | €13 | - 64% | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in Egypt is 16% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | E£ 874 (€43) | €87 | - 50% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | E£ 761 (€38) | €35 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | E£ 1,862 (€92) | €91 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | E£ 1,123 (€56) | €113 | - 51% | |
| Transportation | - 54% | |||
| Transportation in Egypt is 54% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | E£ 444,807 (€22,017) | €20,517 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | E£ 5.87 (€0.29) | €1.41 | - 79% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | E£ 435 (€22) | €74 | - 71% | |
| Personal Care | - 48% | |||
| Personal Care in Egypt is 48% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | E£ 41 (€2.02) | €6 | - 67% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | E£ 74 (€3.68) | €9 | - 59% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | E£ 334 (€17) | €60 | - 73% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | E£ 60 (€2.97) | €3.36 | - 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | E£ 50 (€2.46) | €2.18 | + 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | E£ 52 (€2.58) | €2.10 | + 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | E£ 26 (€1.27) | €1.36 | - 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | E£ 20 (€1.01) | €1.44 | - 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | E£ 70 (€3.46) | €20 | - 83% | |
| Entertainment | - 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Egypt is 25% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | E£ 329 (€16) | €32 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | E£ 134 (€7) | €22 | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | E£ 728 (€36) | €127 | - 72% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | E£ 524 (€26) | €53 | - 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | E£ 91 (€4.51) | €9 | - 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | E£ 42 (€2.06) | €3.24 | - 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | E£ 43 (€2.12) | €3.43 | - 38% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | E£ 10,473 (€518) | €457 | + 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | E£ 4.68 (€0.23) | €0.13 | + 85% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | E£ 820 (€41) | €38 | + 8% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | E£ 37 (€1.81) | €6 | - 72% | |
| TOTAL | - 51% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Egypt is 51% cheaper than in Germany
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