Cost of living in Egypt compared to Indonesia
Currency:
Food | - 29% | |||
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Food in Egypt is 29% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
Egypt | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | E£ 118 (Rp 94,315) | Rp 61,205 | + 54% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | E£ 93 (Rp 74,552) | Rp 48,353 | + 54% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | E£ 45 (Rp 36,170) | Rp 29,046 | + 25% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | E£ 16 (Rp 12,784) | Rp 21,836 | - 41% | |
12 eggs, large | E£ 25 (Rp 19,913) | Rp 22,834 | - 13% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | E£ 9 (Rp 7,019) | Rp 14,630 | - 52% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | E£ 38 (Rp 30,826) | Rp 66,405 | - 54% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | E£ 24 (Rp 19,585) | Rp 43,134 | - 55% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | E£ 8 (Rp 6,036) | Rp 18,263 | - 67% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | E£ 26 (Rp 21,209) | Rp 34,771 | - 39% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | E£ 153 (Rp 122,541) | Rp 406,659 | - 70% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | E£ 16 (Rp 12,832) | Rp 17,291 | - 26% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | E£ 8 (Rp 6,290) | Rp 16,247 | - 61% | |
Housing | - 36% | |||
Housing in Egypt is 36% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
Egypt | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | E£ 8,102 (Rp 6,495,336) | Rp 13,044,000 | - 50% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | E£ 4,589 (Rp 3,678,947) | Rp 6,448,100 | - 43% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | E£ 910 (Rp 729,631) | Rp 801,210 | - 9% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | E£ 4,547 (Rp 3,645,539) | Rp 6,665,800 | - 45% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | E£ 2,508 (Rp 2,010,673) | Rp 3,107,490 | - 35% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | E£ 592 (Rp 474,740) | Rp 505,106 | - 6% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | E£ 239 (Rp 191,679) | Rp 237,062 | - 19% | |
40” flat screen tv | E£ 4,780 (Rp 3,831,967) | Rp 3,563,720 | + 8% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | E£ 2,519 (Rp 2,019,636) | Rp 1,234,820 | + 64% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | E£ 133 (Rp 106,814) | Rp 57,323 | + 86% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | E£ 44 (Rp 35,546) | Rp 95,242 | - 63% | |
Clothes | + 41% | |||
Clothes in Egypt is 41% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
Egypt | Indonesia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | E£ 1,064 (Rp 852,794) | Rp 648,513 | + 31% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | E£ 979 (Rp 784,620) | Rp 480,172 | + 63% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | E£ 1,833 (Rp 1,469,764) | Rp 1,195,760 | + 23% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | E£ 1,113 (Rp 892,456) | Rp 1,102,700 | - 19% | |
Transportation | - 38% | |||
Transportation in Egypt is 38% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
Egypt | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | E£ 420,829 (Rp 337,394,980) | Rp 417,700,000 | - 19% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | E£ 8 (Rp 6,726) | Rp 9,337 | - 28% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | E£ 187 (Rp 150,243) | Rp 419,026 | - 64% | |
Personal Care | - 16% | |||
Personal Care in Egypt is 16% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
Egypt | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | E£ 25 (Rp 20,048) | Rp 19,709 | + 2% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | E£ 85 (Rp 68,413) | Rp 89,583 | - 24% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | E£ 285 (Rp 228,136) | Rp 204,790 | + 11% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | E£ 48 (Rp 38,483) | Rp 108,192 | - 64% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | E£ 29 (Rp 22,980) | Rp 22,334 | + 3% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | E£ 46 (Rp 36,876) | Rp 30,094 | + 23% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | E£ 17 (Rp 13,433) | Rp 22,886 | - 41% | |
Tube of toothpaste | E£ 27 (Rp 21,639) | Rp 11,284 | + 92% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | E£ 70 (Rp 56,020) | Rp 119,565 | - 53% | |
Entertainment | - 16% | |||
Entertainment in Egypt is 16% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
Egypt | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | E£ 336 (Rp 269,437) | Rp 261,585 | + 3% | |
2 tickets to the movies | E£ 175 (Rp 140,439) | Rp 99,216 | + 42% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | E£ 2,837 (Rp 2,274,277) | Rp 251,127 | + 806% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | E£ 457 (Rp 366,437) | Rp 573,242 | - 36% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | E£ 193 (Rp 154,638) | Rp 159,890 | - 3% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | E£ 35 (Rp 27,662) | Rp 39,869 | - 31% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | E£ 47 (Rp 37,341) | Rp 65,361 | - 43% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Rp 10,724,300 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | E£ 0.84 (Rp 677) | Rp 2,093 | - 68% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | E£ 434 (Rp 347,714) | Rp 509,555 | - 32% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | E£ 46 (Rp 37,190) | Rp 32,683 | + 14% | |
TOTAL | - 26% |
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 920 prices entered by 99 different people.
Cost of living in Egypt is 26% cheaper than in Indonesia
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