Cost of living in Egypt compared to Germany
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Food | - 69% | |||
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Food in Egypt is 69% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
Egypt | Germany | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | E£ 245 (€4.74) | €14 | - 67% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | E£ 166 (€3.20) | €10 | - 69% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | E£ 114 (€2.20) | €6.00 | - 63% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | E£ 32 (€0.62) | €1.22 | - 50% | |
12 eggs, large | E£ 64 (€1.23) | €4.28 | - 71% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | E£ 14 (€0.27) | €3.00 | - 91% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | E£ 98 (€1.89) | €6 | - 70% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | E£ 37 (€0.72) | €2.59 | - 72% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | E£ 15 (€0.30) | €1.87 | - 84% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | E£ 51 (€0.98) | €1.09 | - 10% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | E£ 234 (€4.51) | €7 | - 31% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | E£ 22 (€0.43) | €1.92 | - 77% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | E£ 14 (€0.27) | €1.88 | - 86% | |
Housing | - 79% | |||
Housing in Egypt is 79% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
Egypt | Germany | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | E£ 24,504 (€473) | €2,001 | - 76% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | E£ 12,343 (€238) | €1,574 | - 85% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | E£ 1,497 (€29) | €227 | - 87% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | E£ 13,219 (€255) | €1,239 | - 79% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | E£ 7,080 (€137) | €904 | - 85% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | E£ 1,310 (€25) | €163 | - 84% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | E£ 303 (€5.84) | €37 | - 84% | |
40” flat screen tv | E£ 13,094 (€253) | €367 | - 31% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | E£ 10,228 (€197) | €111 | + 79% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | E£ 193 (€3.73) | €6 | - 39% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | E£ 133 (€2.56) | €18 | - 85% | |
Clothes | - 14% | |||
Clothes in Egypt is 14% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
Egypt | Germany | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | E£ 2,437 (€47) | €86 | - 45% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | E£ 1,995 (€39) | €38 | + 2% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | E£ 5,429 (€105) | €89 | + 17% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | E£ 4,987 (€96) | €120 | - 20% | |
Transportation | - 63% | |||
Transportation in Egypt is 63% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
Egypt | Germany | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | E£ 1,249,650 (€24,117) | €33,039 | - 27% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | E£ 11 (€0.22) | €1.82 | - 88% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | E£ 620 (€12) | €51 | - 77% | |
Personal Care | - 70% | |||
Personal Care in Egypt is 70% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
Egypt | Germany | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | E£ 56 (€1.08) | €9 | - 88% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | E£ 112 (€2.15) | €16 | - 86% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | E£ 419 (€8) | €72 | - 89% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | E£ 76 (€1.46) | €3.99 | - 63% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | E£ 125 (€2.41) | €2.99 | - 19% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | E£ 100 (€1.93) | €3.20 | - 40% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | E£ 63 (€1.21) | €1.98 | - 39% | |
Tube of toothpaste | E£ 43 (€0.83) | €1.68 | - 51% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | E£ 134 (€2.58) | €21 | - 88% | |
Entertainment | - 59% | |||
Entertainment in Egypt is 59% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
Egypt | Germany | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | E£ 576 (€11) | €46 | - 76% | |
2 tickets to the movies | E£ 278 (€5.36) | €25 | - 78% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | E£ 1,113 (€21) | €84 | - 74% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | E£ 931 (€18) | €67 | - 73% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | E£ 130 (€2.51) | €10 | - 75% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | E£ 75 (€1.45) | €3.73 | - 61% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | E£ 218 (€4.21) | €4.43 | - 5% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | E£ 19,450 (€375) | €578 | - 35% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | E£ 3.15 (€0.06) | €0.13 | - 55% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | E£ 1,592 (€31) | €40 | - 23% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | E£ 62 (€1.19) | €8 | - 86% | |
TOTAL | - 67% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 3,233 prices entered by 483 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2024.
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Cost of living in Egypt is 67% cheaper than in Germany
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