Cost of living in Egypt compared to India
Currency:
Food | - 14% | |||
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Food in Egypt is 14% cheaper than in India | ||||
Egypt | India | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | E£ 291 (₨522) | ₨411 | + 27% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | E£ 166 (₨297) | ₨342 | - 13% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | E£ 111 (₨199) | ₨167 | + 20% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | E£ 32 (₨57) | ₨60 | - 5% | |
12 eggs, large | E£ 66 (₨117) | ₨88 | + 33% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | E£ 20 (₨36) | ₨47 | - 23% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | E£ 95 (₨170) | ₨240 | - 29% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | E£ 47 (₨84) | ₨181 | - 53% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | E£ 17 (₨31) | ₨31 | - 0% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | E£ 50 (₨90) | ₨156 | - 42% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | E£ 317 (₨568) | ₨896 | - 37% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | E£ 22 (₨40) | ₨95 | - 58% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | E£ 14 (₨25) | ₨39 | - 36% | |
Housing | - 22% | |||
Housing in Egypt is 22% cheaper than in India | ||||
Egypt | India | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | E£ 18,654 (₨33,431) | ₨45,467 | - 26% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | E£ 12,343 (₨22,122) | ₨26,103 | - 15% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | E£ 1,497 (₨2,683) | ₨4,799 | - 44% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | E£ 13,219 (₨23,690) | ₨26,468 | - 10% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | E£ 7,080 (₨12,688) | ₨15,450 | - 18% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | E£ 1,310 (₨2,347) | ₨4,346 | - 46% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | E£ 303 (₨543) | ₨591 | - 8% | |
40” flat screen tv | E£ 13,094 (₨23,468) | ₨29,693 | - 21% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | E£ 10,228 (₨18,330) | ₨10,335 | + 77% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | E£ 193 (₨346) | ₨454 | - 24% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | E£ 133 (₨238) | ₨649 | - 63% | |
Clothes | + 57% | |||
Clothes in Egypt is 57% more expensive than in India | ||||
Egypt | India | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | E£ 2,437 (₨4,367) | ₨2,389 | + 83% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | E£ 1,995 (₨3,576) | ₨2,946 | + 21% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | E£ 5,429 (₨9,730) | ₨4,091 | + 138% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | E£ 4,987 (₨8,938) | ₨2,991 | + 199% | |
Transportation | + 5% | |||
Transportation in Egypt is 5% more expensive than in India | ||||
Egypt | India | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | E£ 1,249,650 (₨2,239,611) | ₨1,894,370 | + 18% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | E£ 11 (₨20) | ₨102 | - 80% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | E£ 1,033 (₨1,852) | ₨1,088 | + 70% | |
Personal Care | - 17% | |||
Personal Care in Egypt is 17% cheaper than in India | ||||
Egypt | India | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | E£ 56 (₨100) | ₨137 | - 27% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | E£ 112 (₨200) | ₨265 | - 25% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | E£ 419 (₨750) | ₨957 | - 22% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | E£ 76 (₨136) | ₨388 | - 65% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | E£ 125 (₨224) | ₨199 | + 13% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | E£ 100 (₨180) | ₨289 | - 38% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | E£ 63 (₨113) | ₨156 | - 28% | |
Tube of toothpaste | E£ 43 (₨77) | ₨80 | - 4% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | E£ 134 (₨240) | ₨283 | - 15% | |
Entertainment | - 4% | |||
Entertainment in Egypt is 4% cheaper than in India | ||||
Egypt | India | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | E£ 576 (₨1,032) | ₨1,495 | - 31% | |
2 tickets to the movies | E£ 278 (₨498) | ₨688 | - 28% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | E£ 1,113 (₨1,995) | ₨1,603 | + 24% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | E£ 931 (₨1,669) | ₨2,165 | - 23% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | E£ 130 (₨233) | ₨644 | - 64% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | E£ 75 (₨134) | ₨190 | - 29% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | E£ 218 (₨391) | ₨190 | + 106% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | E£ 19,450 (₨34,857) | ₨49,034 | - 29% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | E£ 3.15 (₨5.64) | ₨1.67 | + 238% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | E£ 1,592 (₨2,854) | ₨1,607 | + 78% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | E£ 70 (₨126) | ₨288 | - 56% | |
TOTAL | - 3% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 8,066 prices entered by 1,128 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 28, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Egypt is about the same as in India
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