Cost of living in Egypt compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Egypt is 9% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | E£ 85 (₨399) | ₨346 | + 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | E£ 77 (₨362) | ₨295 | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | E£ 44 (₨207) | ₨141 | + 47% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | E£ 17 (₨80) | ₨52 | + 52% | |
| 12 eggs, large | E£ 18 (₨87) | ₨75 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | E£ 6 (₨30) | ₨37 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | E£ 36 (₨169) | ₨235 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | E£ 24 (₨115) | ₨149 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | E£ 7 (₨35) | ₨32 | + 11% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | E£ 31 (₨144) | ₨139 | + 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | E£ 177 (₨836) | ₨723 | + 16% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | E£ 15 (₨70) | ₨86 | - 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | E£ 6 (₨29) | ₨35 | - 18% | |
| Housing | + 0% | |||
| Housing in Egypt is about the same as in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | E£ 7,788 (₨36,715) | ₨33,044 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | E£ 3,362 (₨15,851) | ₨20,095 | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | E£ 704 (₨3,318) | ₨4,465 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | E£ 4,620 (₨21,779) | ₨18,324 | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | E£ 3,344 (₨15,763) | ₨11,898 | + 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | E£ 501 (₨2,360) | ₨3,642 | - 35% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | E£ 137 (₨644) | ₨715 | - 10% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | E£ 4,538 (₨21,391) | ₨29,630 | - 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | E£ 2,125 (₨10,017) | ₨10,904 | - 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | E£ 96 (₨454) | ₨402 | + 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | E£ 57 (₨268) | ₨219 | + 22% | |
| Clothes | + 79% | |||
| Clothes in Egypt is 79% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | E£ 917 (₨4,323) | ₨2,374 | + 82% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | E£ 848 (₨3,998) | ₨2,484 | + 61% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | E£ 2,121 (₨10,001) | ₨3,677 | + 172% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | E£ 1,289 (₨6,079) | ₨2,747 | + 121% | |
| Transportation | + 20% | |||
| Transportation in Egypt is 20% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | E£ 395,100 (₨1,862,575) | ₨947,244 | + 97% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | E£ 8 (₨37) | ₨83 | - 55% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | E£ 318 (₨1,499) | ₨1,147 | + 31% | |
| Personal Care | + 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Egypt is 14% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | E£ 35 (₨165) | ₨98 | + 68% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | E£ 61 (₨286) | ₨206 | + 39% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | E£ 261 (₨1,230) | ₨630 | + 95% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | E£ 131 (₨618) | ₨319 | + 94% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | E£ 43 (₨201) | ₨169 | + 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | E£ 36 (₨170) | ₨261 | - 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | E£ 20 (₨94) | ₨137 | - 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | E£ 18 (₨86) | ₨72 | + 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | E£ 71 (₨335) | ₨219 | + 53% | |
| Entertainment | + 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Egypt is 28% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | E£ 328 (₨1,548) | ₨1,212 | + 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | E£ 175 (₨825) | ₨477 | + 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | E£ 1,249 (₨5,890) | ₨1,601 | + 268% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | E£ 406 (₨1,913) | ₨1,500 | + 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | E£ 75 (₨356) | ₨510 | - 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | E£ 38 (₨180) | ₨180 | + 0% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | E£ 47 (₨222) | ₨188 | + 18% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | E£ 9,759 (₨46,004) | ₨38,392 | + 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | E£ 1.50 (₨7) | ₨5.46 | + 30% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | E£ 466 (₨2,195) | ₨1,486 | + 48% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | E£ 44 (₨206) | ₨271 | - 24% | |
| TOTAL | + 18% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 05, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Egypt is 18% more expensive than in India
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