Cost of living in Egypt compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | - 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Egypt is 20% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | E£ 129 (Rp 115,270) | Rp 63,603 | + 81% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | E£ 72 (Rp 64,746) | Rp 52,096 | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | E£ 45 (Rp 40,178) | Rp 29,839 | + 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | E£ 16 (Rp 14,209) | Rp 19,089 | - 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | E£ 20 (Rp 18,140) | Rp 26,214 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | E£ 8 (Rp 7,488) | Rp 15,495 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | E£ 45 (Rp 40,070) | Rp 80,087 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | E£ 24 (Rp 21,506) | Rp 38,449 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | E£ 8 (Rp 7,238) | Rp 19,785 | - 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | E£ 26 (Rp 23,474) | Rp 31,140 | - 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | E£ 178 (Rp 158,878) | Rp 426,288 | - 63% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | E£ 14 (Rp 12,109) | Rp 15,733 | - 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | E£ 7 (Rp 6,398) | Rp 14,049 | - 54% | |
| Housing | - 32% | |||
| Housing in Egypt is 32% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | E£ 9,189 (Rp 8,223,055) | Rp 13,874,100 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | E£ 4,809 (Rp 4,302,910) | Rp 7,545,280 | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | E£ 753 (Rp 673,553) | Rp 1,009,980 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | E£ 5,907 (Rp 5,285,550) | Rp 7,124,290 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | E£ 3,261 (Rp 2,918,543) | Rp 3,429,740 | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | E£ 655 (Rp 586,090) | Rp 719,822 | - 19% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | E£ 186 (Rp 166,161) | Rp 295,313 | - 44% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | E£ 4,975 (Rp 4,451,698) | Rp 4,188,560 | + 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | E£ 2,048 (Rp 1,832,806) | Rp 1,739,290 | + 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | E£ 90 (Rp 80,292) | Rp 57,767 | + 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | E£ 45 (Rp 40,182) | Rp 49,231 | - 18% | |
| Clothes | + 47% | |||
| Clothes in Egypt is 47% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | E£ 939 (Rp 840,453) | Rp 669,132 | + 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | E£ 824 (Rp 737,624) | Rp 489,594 | + 51% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | E£ 2,104 (Rp 1,882,864) | Rp 1,091,330 | + 73% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | E£ 1,441 (Rp 1,289,593) | Rp 911,737 | + 41% | |
| Transportation | - 15% | |||
| Transportation in Egypt is 15% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | E£ 409,238 (Rp 366,208,648) | Rp 441,401,000 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | E£ 7 (Rp 6,709) | Rp 9,317 | - 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | E£ 339 (Rp 303,408) | Rp 336,436 | - 10% | |
| Personal Care | + 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Egypt is 13% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | E£ 44 (Rp 39,478) | Rp 31,803 | + 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | E£ 69 (Rp 61,390) | Rp 114,247 | - 46% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | E£ 261 (Rp 233,232) | Rp 301,713 | - 23% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | E£ 102 (Rp 90,890) | Rp 38,725 | + 135% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | E£ 43 (Rp 38,211) | Rp 24,714 | + 55% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | E£ 42 (Rp 37,828) | Rp 32,503 | + 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | E£ 24 (Rp 21,804) | Rp 17,807 | + 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | E£ 23 (Rp 20,252) | Rp 15,858 | + 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | E£ 67 (Rp 60,314) | Rp 64,330 | - 6% | |
| Entertainment | + 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Egypt is 12% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | E£ 468 (Rp 418,720) | Rp 191,957 | + 118% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | E£ 170 (Rp 151,787) | Rp 108,325 | + 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | E£ 1,334 (Rp 1,193,504) | Rp 382,441 | + 212% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | E£ 571 (Rp 510,985) | Rp 443,108 | + 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | E£ 78 (Rp 70,178) | Rp 152,100 | - 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | E£ 38 (Rp 33,755) | Rp 44,745 | - 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | E£ 48 (Rp 42,803) | Rp 59,628 | - 28% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | E£ 8,858 (Rp 7,926,375) | Rp 7,042,150 | + 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | E£ 1.44 (Rp 1,289) | Rp 1,432 | - 10% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | E£ 536 (Rp 479,818) | Rp 597,783 | - 20% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | E£ 40 (Rp 36,125) | Rp 24,303 | + 49% | |
| TOTAL | - 11% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 26, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Egypt is 11% cheaper than in Indonesia
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