Cost of living in Egypt compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Egypt is 8% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Egypt | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | E£ 118 (₨499) | ₨330 | + 51% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | E£ 93 (₨395) | ₨293 | + 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | E£ 45 (₨191) | ₨163 | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | E£ 16 (₨68) | ₨54 | + 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | E£ 25 (₨105) | ₨82 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | E£ 9 (₨37) | ₨41 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | E£ 38 (₨163) | ₨216 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | E£ 24 (₨104) | ₨152 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | E£ 8 (₨32) | ₨29 | + 11% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | E£ 26 (₨112) | ₨149 | - 24% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | E£ 153 (₨649) | ₨767 | - 15% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | E£ 16 (₨68) | ₨87 | - 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | E£ 8 (₨33) | ₨35 | - 6% | |
| Housing | + 1% | |||
| Housing in Egypt is about the same as in India | ||||
| Egypt | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | E£ 8,102 (₨34,386) | ₨31,400 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | E£ 4,589 (₨19,476) | ₨20,122 | - 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | E£ 910 (₨3,863) | ₨4,477 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | E£ 4,547 (₨19,299) | ₨22,933 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | E£ 2,508 (₨10,644) | ₨14,192 | - 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | E£ 592 (₨2,513) | ₨3,664 | - 31% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | E£ 239 (₨1,015) | ₨511 | + 99% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | E£ 4,780 (₨20,286) | ₨29,219 | - 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | E£ 2,519 (₨10,692) | ₨12,383 | - 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | E£ 133 (₨565) | ₨416 | + 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | E£ 44 (₨188) | ₨320 | - 41% | |
| Clothes | + 73% | |||
| Clothes in Egypt is 73% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Egypt | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | E£ 1,064 (₨4,515) | ₨2,328 | + 94% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | E£ 979 (₨4,154) | ₨2,564 | + 62% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | E£ 1,833 (₨7,781) | ₨3,571 | + 118% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | E£ 1,113 (₨4,725) | ₨3,002 | + 57% | |
| Transportation | - 13% | |||
| Transportation in Egypt is 13% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Egypt | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | E£ 420,829 (₨1,786,150) | ₨980,422 | + 82% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | E£ 8 (₨36) | ₨108 | - 67% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | E£ 187 (₨795) | ₨1,414 | - 44% | |
| Personal Care | - 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Egypt is 26% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Egypt | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | E£ 25 (₨106) | ₨140 | - 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | E£ 85 (₨362) | ₨303 | + 20% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | E£ 285 (₨1,208) | ₨1,443 | - 16% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | E£ 48 (₨204) | ₨402 | - 49% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | E£ 29 (₨122) | ₨190 | - 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | E£ 46 (₨195) | ₨248 | - 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | E£ 17 (₨71) | ₨152 | - 53% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | E£ 27 (₨115) | ₨72 | + 60% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | E£ 70 (₨297) | ₨373 | - 21% | |
| Entertainment | + 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Egypt is 16% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Egypt | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | E£ 336 (₨1,426) | ₨1,357 | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | E£ 175 (₨743) | ₨595 | + 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | E£ 2,837 (₨12,040) | ₨1,516 | + 694% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | E£ 457 (₨1,940) | ₨2,086 | - 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | E£ 193 (₨819) | ₨594 | + 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | E£ 35 (₨146) | ₨229 | - 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | E£ 47 (₨198) | ₨175 | + 13% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨46,652 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | E£ 0.84 (₨3.58) | ₨1.29 | + 179% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | E£ 434 (₨1,841) | ₨1,530 | + 20% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | E£ 46 (₨197) | ₨244 | - 19% | |
| TOTAL | + 4% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 21, 2022.
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Cost of living in Egypt is 4% more expensive than in India
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