Cost of living in Egypt compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | - 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Egypt is 21% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | E£ 100 (Rp 91,620) | Rp 48,924 | + 87% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | E£ 75 (Rp 68,244) | Rp 55,115 | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | E£ 44 (Rp 40,011) | Rp 32,165 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | E£ 17 (Rp 15,397) | Rp 20,667 | - 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | E£ 20 (Rp 18,090) | Rp 25,337 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | E£ 6 (Rp 5,808) | Rp 17,064 | - 66% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | E£ 36 (Rp 32,792) | Rp 61,721 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | E£ 24 (Rp 22,349) | Rp 37,576 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | E£ 7 (Rp 6,794) | Rp 19,651 | - 65% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | E£ 31 (Rp 27,947) | Rp 33,333 | - 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | E£ 177 (Rp 161,822) | Rp 374,037 | - 57% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | E£ 15 (Rp 13,615) | Rp 18,761 | - 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | E£ 7 (Rp 5,973) | Rp 18,326 | - 67% | |
| Housing | - 51% | |||
| Housing in Egypt is 51% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | E£ 7,937 (Rp 7,245,321) | Rp 19,045,400 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | E£ 3,607 (Rp 3,292,862) | Rp 10,096,300 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | E£ 704 (Rp 642,557) | Rp 1,245,580 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | E£ 5,440 (Rp 4,965,555) | Rp 7,203,760 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | E£ 3,360 (Rp 3,067,304) | Rp 4,313,490 | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | E£ 501 (Rp 456,976) | Rp 979,539 | - 53% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | E£ 152 (Rp 138,983) | Rp 329,516 | - 58% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | E£ 4,538 (Rp 4,141,934) | Rp 4,258,580 | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | E£ 2,125 (Rp 1,939,593) | Rp 2,125,490 | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | E£ 96 (Rp 87,852) | Rp 66,640 | + 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | E£ 36 (Rp 32,449) | Rp 68,439 | - 53% | |
| Clothes | + 60% | |||
| Clothes in Egypt is 60% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | E£ 917 (Rp 837,051) | Rp 680,041 | + 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | E£ 848 (Rp 774,220) | Rp 424,371 | + 82% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | E£ 2,121 (Rp 1,936,508) | Rp 1,071,420 | + 81% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | E£ 1,289 (Rp 1,177,039) | Rp 1,116,540 | + 5% | |
| Transportation | - 10% | |||
| Transportation in Egypt is 10% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | E£ 395,100 (Rp 360,656,301) | Rp 492,652,000 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | E£ 8 (Rp 7,208) | Rp 8,926 | - 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | E£ 322 (Rp 294,353) | Rp 228,023 | + 29% | |
| Personal Care | + 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Egypt is 8% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | E£ 35 (Rp 31,867) | Rp 23,270 | + 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | E£ 61 (Rp 55,459) | Rp 59,151 | - 6% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | E£ 226 (Rp 206,180) | Rp 256,292 | - 20% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | E£ 131 (Rp 119,752) | Rp 80,956 | + 48% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | E£ 43 (Rp 38,991) | Rp 22,650 | + 72% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | E£ 36 (Rp 32,938) | Rp 44,295 | - 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | E£ 20 (Rp 18,226) | Rp 22,030 | - 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | E£ 18 (Rp 16,587) | Rp 12,336 | + 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | E£ 71 (Rp 64,816) | Rp 89,053 | - 27% | |
| Entertainment | + 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Egypt is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | E£ 328 (Rp 299,684) | Rp 176,169 | + 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | E£ 175 (Rp 159,774) | Rp 105,763 | + 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | E£ 605 (Rp 551,947) | Rp 650,328 | - 15% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | E£ 441 (Rp 402,461) | Rp 361,319 | + 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | E£ 75 (Rp 68,880) | Rp 133,391 | - 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | E£ 38 (Rp 34,866) | Rp 36,857 | - 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | E£ 68 (Rp 61,969) | Rp 48,318 | + 28% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | E£ 9,759 (Rp 8,907,964) | Rp 8,519,630 | + 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | E£ 1.50 (Rp 1,369) | Rp 1,787 | - 23% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | E£ 485 (Rp 442,972) | Rp 604,695 | - 27% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | E£ 44 (Rp 39,868) | Rp 28,321 | + 41% | |
| TOTAL | - 20% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Egypt is 20% cheaper than in Indonesia
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