Cost of living in Egypt compared to Indonesia
Currency:
Food | - 26% | |||
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Food in Egypt is 26% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
Egypt | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | E£ 173 (Rp 86,079) | Rp 64,632 | + 33% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | E£ 129 (Rp 64,389) | Rp 60,696 | + 6% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | E£ 113 (Rp 56,165) | Rp 27,585 | + 104% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | E£ 27 (Rp 13,246) | Rp 21,684 | - 39% | |
12 eggs, large | E£ 74 (Rp 36,956) | Rp 29,420 | + 26% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | E£ 13 (Rp 6,345) | Rp 18,202 | - 65% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | E£ 96 (Rp 47,772) | Rp 65,816 | - 27% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | E£ 37 (Rp 18,308) | Rp 44,338 | - 59% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | E£ 13 (Rp 6,372) | Rp 23,243 | - 73% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | E£ 59 (Rp 29,240) | Rp 37,779 | - 23% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | E£ 244 (Rp 121,318) | Rp 376,939 | - 68% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | E£ 19 (Rp 9,384) | Rp 21,944 | - 57% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | E£ 16 (Rp 7,966) | Rp 20,736 | - 62% | |
Housing | - 51% | |||
Housing in Egypt is 51% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
Egypt | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | E£ 17,990 (Rp 8,952,393) | Rp 20,953,000 | - 57% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | E£ 8,659 (Rp 4,308,822) | Rp 11,167,100 | - 61% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | E£ 1,298 (Rp 645,686) | Rp 1,054,360 | - 39% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | E£ 9,586 (Rp 4,770,109) | Rp 9,923,360 | - 52% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | E£ 5,236 (Rp 2,605,370) | Rp 5,211,980 | - 50% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | E£ 1,188 (Rp 591,205) | Rp 555,271 | + 6% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | E£ 217 (Rp 108,000) | Rp 361,046 | - 70% | |
40” flat screen tv | E£ 9,482 (Rp 4,718,793) | Rp 4,110,400 | + 15% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | E£ 4,034 (Rp 2,007,472) | Rp 1,797,940 | + 12% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | E£ 340 (Rp 169,287) | Rp 58,625 | + 189% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | E£ 103 (Rp 51,065) | Rp 87,033 | - 41% | |
Clothes | + 3% | |||
Clothes in Egypt is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
Egypt | Indonesia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | E£ 803 (Rp 399,597) | Rp 862,192 | - 54% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | E£ 1,362 (Rp 677,977) | Rp 470,714 | + 44% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | E£ 2,234 (Rp 1,111,780) | Rp 1,197,150 | - 7% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | E£ 2,116 (Rp 1,053,064) | Rp 1,408,570 | - 25% | |
Transportation | - 6% | |||
Transportation in Egypt is 6% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
Egypt | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | E£ 753,474 (Rp 374,954,579) | Rp 527,419,000 | - 29% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | E£ 11 (Rp 5,237) | Rp 11,228 | - 53% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | E£ 620 (Rp 308,697) | Rp 158,658 | + 95% | |
Personal Care | - 1% | |||
Personal Care in Egypt is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
Egypt | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | E£ 55 (Rp 27,193) | Rp 22,717 | + 20% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | E£ 120 (Rp 59,728) | Rp 48,531 | + 23% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | E£ 336 (Rp 167,295) | Rp 355,517 | - 53% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | E£ 76 (Rp 37,674) | Rp 115,732 | - 67% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | E£ 116 (Rp 57,650) | Rp 23,036 | + 150% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | E£ 104 (Rp 51,648) | Rp 32,995 | + 57% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | E£ 29 (Rp 14,638) | Rp 49,135 | - 70% | |
Tube of toothpaste | E£ 41 (Rp 20,526) | Rp 17,984 | + 14% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | E£ 127 (Rp 63,006) | Rp 87,591 | - 28% | |
Entertainment | - 7% | |||
Entertainment in Egypt is 7% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
Egypt | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | E£ 398 (Rp 198,065) | Rp 194,090 | + 2% | |
2 tickets to the movies | E£ 263 (Rp 131,092) | Rp 119,744 | + 9% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | E£ 1,323 (Rp 658,201) | Rp 3,533,850 | - 81% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | E£ 1,690 (Rp 840,918) | Rp 487,508 | + 72% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | E£ 130 (Rp 64,666) | Rp 119,009 | - 46% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | E£ 75 (Rp 37,567) | Rp 38,686 | - 3% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | E£ 218 (Rp 108,607) | Rp 44,445 | + 144% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | E£ 19,450 (Rp 9,678,740) | Rp 11,422,800 | - 15% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | E£ 2.12 (Rp 1,057) | Rp 2,007 | - 47% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | E£ 1,013 (Rp 504,328) | Rp 596,222 | - 15% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | E£ 55 (Rp 27,589) | Rp 36,260 | - 24% | |
TOTAL | - 25% |

These prices were last updated on September 21, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Egypt is 25% cheaper than in Indonesia
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