Cost of living in Egypt compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Egypt is 24% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | E£ 131 (₨620) | ₨375 | + 65% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | E£ 77 (₨367) | ₨278 | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | E£ 45 (₨214) | ₨138 | + 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | E£ 17 (₨79) | ₨51 | + 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | E£ 20 (₨95) | ₨71 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | E£ 8 (₨39) | ₨35 | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | E£ 50 (₨235) | ₨212 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | E£ 25 (₨116) | ₨134 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | E£ 8 (₨38) | ₨28 | + 33% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | E£ 26 (₨123) | ₨127 | - 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | E£ 178 (₨842) | ₨797 | + 6% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | E£ 14 (₨67) | ₨84 | - 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | E£ 8 (₨36) | ₨35 | + 3% | |
| Housing | + 7% | |||
| Housing in Egypt is 7% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | E£ 8,708 (₨41,310) | ₨32,377 | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | E£ 4,750 (₨22,533) | ₨19,833 | + 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | E£ 826 (₨3,919) | ₨4,330 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | E£ 5,439 (₨25,804) | ₨22,135 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | E£ 3,205 (₨15,207) | ₨13,235 | + 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | E£ 627 (₨2,974) | ₨3,267 | - 9% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | E£ 181 (₨860) | ₨734 | + 17% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | E£ 4,807 (₨22,805) | ₨29,901 | - 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | E£ 1,921 (₨9,114) | ₨10,367 | - 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | E£ 88 (₨419) | ₨378 | + 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | E£ 44 (₨207) | ₨362 | - 43% | |
| Clothes | + 70% | |||
| Clothes in Egypt is 70% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | E£ 939 (₨4,456) | ₨2,385 | + 87% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | E£ 812 (₨3,852) | ₨2,611 | + 48% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | E£ 2,103 (₨9,976) | ₨3,751 | + 166% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | E£ 1,477 (₨7,009) | ₨2,705 | + 159% | |
| Transportation | + 26% | |||
| Transportation in Egypt is 26% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | E£ 418,013 (₨1,983,100) | ₨934,217 | + 112% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | E£ 8 (₨38) | ₨75 | - 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | E£ 291 (₨1,379) | ₨1,170 | + 18% | |
| Personal Care | + 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Egypt is 23% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | E£ 51 (₨243) | ₨98 | + 148% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | E£ 66 (₨312) | ₨200 | + 56% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | E£ 231 (₨1,094) | ₨917 | + 19% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | E£ 102 (₨482) | ₨245 | + 97% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | E£ 54 (₨257) | ₨176 | + 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | E£ 42 (₨201) | ₨234 | - 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | E£ 23 (₨108) | ₨147 | - 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | E£ 21 (₨101) | ₨69 | + 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | E£ 74 (₨353) | ₨233 | + 51% | |
| Entertainment | + 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Egypt is 40% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | E£ 420 (₨1,991) | ₨1,246 | + 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | E£ 174 (₨824) | ₨475 | + 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | E£ 1,124 (₨5,335) | ₨1,736 | + 207% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | E£ 630 (₨2,991) | ₨1,930 | + 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | E£ 81 (₨383) | ₨678 | - 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | E£ 38 (₨179) | ₨219 | - 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | E£ 48 (₨227) | ₨200 | + 13% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | E£ 8,844 (₨41,956) | ₨33,946 | + 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | E£ 1.50 (₨7) | ₨2.10 | + 240% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | E£ 503 (₨2,386) | ₨1,782 | + 34% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | E£ 41 (₨196) | ₨260 | - 24% | |
| TOTAL | + 27% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 03, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Egypt is 27% more expensive than in India
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