Cost of living in Egypt compared to India
Currency:
Food | - 7% | |||
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Food in Egypt is 7% cheaper than in India | ||||
Egypt | India | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | E£ 267 (₨466) | ₨384 | + 21% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | E£ 207 (₨360) | ₨346 | + 4% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | E£ 117 (₨205) | ₨175 | + 17% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | E£ 45 (₨78) | ₨61 | + 28% | |
12 eggs, large | E£ 74 (₨128) | ₨98 | + 31% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | E£ 16 (₨28) | ₨45 | - 36% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | E£ 96 (₨167) | ₨279 | - 40% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | E£ 71 (₨125) | ₨205 | - 39% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | E£ 22 (₨39) | ₨41 | - 5% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | E£ 57 (₨99) | ₨169 | - 41% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | E£ 352 (₨613) | ₨981 | - 37% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | E£ 36 (₨63) | ₨95 | - 34% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | E£ 34 (₨60) | ₨43 | + 38% | |
Housing | - 28% | |||
Housing in Egypt is 28% cheaper than in India | ||||
Egypt | India | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | E£ 21,037 (₨36,642) | ₨45,565 | - 20% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | E£ 13,877 (₨24,169) | ₨30,255 | - 20% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | E£ 1,737 (₨3,026) | ₨5,658 | - 47% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | E£ 12,247 (₨21,330) | ₨28,643 | - 26% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | E£ 7,319 (₨12,747) | ₨18,198 | - 30% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | E£ 1,059 (₨1,845) | ₨5,692 | - 68% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | E£ 419 (₨730) | ₨759 | - 4% | |
40” flat screen tv | E£ 12,777 (₨22,255) | ₨28,367 | - 22% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | E£ 7,499 (₨13,062) | ₨11,835 | + 10% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | E£ 266 (₨463) | ₨470 | - 1% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | E£ 153 (₨266) | ₨852 | - 69% | |
Clothes | + 50% | |||
Clothes in Egypt is 50% more expensive than in India | ||||
Egypt | India | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | E£ 1,872 (₨3,261) | ₨2,622 | + 24% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | E£ 2,299 (₨4,004) | ₨2,693 | + 49% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | E£ 4,998 (₨8,704) | ₨4,304 | + 102% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | E£ 2,649 (₨4,614) | ₨3,042 | + 52% | |
Transportation | - 14% | |||
Transportation in Egypt is 14% cheaper than in India | ||||
Egypt | India | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | E£ 1,765,250 (₨3,074,593) | ₨1,921,240 | + 60% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | E£ 13 (₨23) | ₨103 | - 77% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | E£ 541 (₨943) | ₨1,548 | - 39% | |
Personal Care | - 12% | |||
Personal Care in Egypt is 12% cheaper than in India | ||||
Egypt | India | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | E£ 110 (₨192) | ₨96 | + 100% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | E£ 182 (₨317) | ₨252 | + 26% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | E£ 507 (₨883) | ₨1,154 | - 23% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | E£ 116 (₨202) | ₨364 | - 45% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | E£ 134 (₨234) | ₨246 | - 5% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | E£ 119 (₨207) | ₨277 | - 26% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | E£ 57 (₨100) | ₨175 | - 43% | |
Tube of toothpaste | E£ 46 (₨80) | ₨86 | - 7% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | E£ 147 (₨256) | ₨303 | - 16% | |
Entertainment | - 16% | |||
Entertainment in Egypt is 16% cheaper than in India | ||||
Egypt | India | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | E£ 813 (₨1,416) | ₨1,418 | - 0% | |
2 tickets to the movies | E£ 323 (₨563) | ₨665 | - 15% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | E£ 1,428 (₨2,487) | ₨1,841 | + 35% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | E£ 993 (₨1,729) | ₨2,234 | - 23% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | E£ 314 (₨547) | ₨672 | - 18% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | E£ 78 (₨136) | ₨217 | - 37% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | E£ 109 (₨190) | ₨200 | - 5% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | E£ 18,428 (₨32,097) | ₨39,362 | - 18% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | E£ 2.00 (₨3.48) | ₨4.75 | - 27% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | E£ 984 (₨1,713) | ₨1,831 | - 6% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | E£ 90 (₨156) | ₨283 | - 45% | |
TOTAL | - 11% |
These prices were last updated on February 07, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Egypt is 11% cheaper than in India
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