Cost of living in Egypt compared to Guatemala
Currency:
Food | - 56% | |||
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Food in Egypt is 56% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
Egypt | Guatemala | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | E£ 291 (Q49) | Q91 | - 46% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | E£ 166 (Q28) | Q51 | - 45% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | E£ 111 (Q19) | Q28 | - 33% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | E£ 32 (Q5.34) | Q15 | - 65% | |
12 eggs, large | E£ 66 (Q11) | Q21 | - 48% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | E£ 20 (Q3.38) | Q25 | - 86% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | E£ 95 (Q16) | Q41 | - 61% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | E£ 47 (Q8) | Q29 | - 73% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | E£ 17 (Q2.92) | Q12 | - 76% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | E£ 50 (Q8) | Q12 | - 30% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | E£ 317 (Q53) | Q107 | - 50% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | E£ 22 (Q3.76) | Q18 | - 80% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | E£ 14 (Q2.37) | Q10 | - 75% | |
Housing | - 61% | |||
Housing in Egypt is 61% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
Egypt | Guatemala | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | E£ 18,654 (Q3,123) | Q8,100 | - 61% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | E£ 12,343 (Q2,067) | Q4,715 | - 56% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | E£ 1,497 (Q251) | Q657 | - 62% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | E£ 13,219 (Q2,213) | Q6,050 | - 63% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | E£ 7,080 (Q1,185) | Q3,741 | - 68% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | E£ 1,310 (Q219) | Q328 | - 33% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | E£ 303 (Q51) | Q264 | - 81% | |
40” flat screen tv | E£ 13,094 (Q2,192) | Q3,167 | - 31% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | E£ 10,228 (Q1,712) | Q998 | + 72% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | E£ 193 (Q32) | Q101 | - 68% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | E£ 133 (Q22) | Q36 | - 38% | |
Clothes | - 11% | |||
Clothes in Egypt is 11% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
Egypt | Guatemala | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | E£ 2,437 (Q408) | Q485 | - 16% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | E£ 1,995 (Q334) | Q405 | - 18% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | E£ 5,429 (Q909) | Q787 | + 16% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | E£ 4,987 (Q835) | Q888 | - 6% | |
Transportation | - 20% | |||
Transportation in Egypt is 20% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
Egypt | Guatemala | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | E£ 1,249,650 (Q209,228) | Q190,122 | + 10% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | E£ 11 (Q1.91) | Q11 | - 82% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | E£ 1,033 (Q173) | Q192 | - 10% | |
Personal Care | - 70% | |||
Personal Care in Egypt is 70% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
Egypt | Guatemala | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | E£ 56 (Q9) | Q36 | - 74% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | E£ 112 (Q19) | Q191 | - 90% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | E£ 419 (Q70) | Q324 | - 78% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | E£ 76 (Q13) | Q45 | - 72% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | E£ 125 (Q21) | Q39 | - 46% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | E£ 100 (Q17) | Q50 | - 66% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | E£ 63 (Q11) | Q25 | - 58% | |
Tube of toothpaste | E£ 43 (Q7) | Q14 | - 47% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | E£ 134 (Q22) | Q101 | - 78% | |
Entertainment | - 50% | |||
Entertainment in Egypt is 50% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
Egypt | Guatemala | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | E£ 576 (Q96) | Q156 | - 38% | |
2 tickets to the movies | E£ 278 (Q47) | Q91 | - 49% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | E£ 1,113 (Q186) | Q271 | - 31% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | E£ 931 (Q156) | Q355 | - 56% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | E£ 130 (Q22) | Q62 | - 65% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | E£ 75 (Q13) | Q31 | - 60% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | E£ 218 (Q37) | Q25 | + 47% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | E£ 19,450 (Q3,256) | Q5,278 | - 38% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | E£ 3.15 (Q0.53) | Q2.11 | - 75% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | E£ 1,592 (Q267) | Q470 | - 43% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | E£ 70 (Q12) | Q31 | - 63% | |
TOTAL | - 47% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,383 prices entered by 138 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Egypt is 47% cheaper than in Guatemala
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