Cost of living in Egypt compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 47% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Egypt is 47% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Egypt | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | E£ 215 (¥967) | ¥1,025 | - 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | E£ 121 (¥542) | ¥723 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | E£ 93 (¥416) | ¥519 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | E£ 26 (¥118) | ¥197 | - 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | E£ 50 (¥223) | ¥316 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | E£ 12 (¥53) | ¥629 | - 92% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | E£ 67 (¥302) | ¥962 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | E£ 33 (¥149) | ¥902 | - 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | E£ 10 (¥46) | ¥574 | - 92% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | E£ 44 (¥197) | ¥285 | - 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | E£ 338 (¥1,518) | ¥1,208 | + 26% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | E£ 17 (¥77) | ¥184 | - 58% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | E£ 10 (¥46) | ¥206 | - 78% | |
| Housing | - 79% | |||
| Housing in Egypt is 79% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Egypt | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | E£ 12,207 (¥54,844) | ¥326,267 | - 83% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | E£ 5,963 (¥26,790) | ¥171,772 | - 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | E£ 1,207 (¥5,423) | ¥28,488 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | E£ 7,278 (¥32,701) | ¥157,603 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | E£ 4,450 (¥19,992) | ¥82,713 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | E£ 1,066 (¥4,790) | ¥24,082 | - 80% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | E£ 215 (¥966) | ¥4,699 | - 79% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | E£ 7,226 (¥32,464) | ¥47,482 | - 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | E£ 4,091 (¥18,382) | ¥32,093 | - 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | E£ 163 (¥731) | ¥1,313 | - 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | E£ 87 (¥393) | ¥1,878 | - 79% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Egypt is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Egypt | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | E£ 575 (¥2,584) | ¥6,136 | - 58% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | E£ 1,504 (¥6,755) | ¥5,199 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | E£ 1,747 (¥7,849) | ¥8,989 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | E£ 2,140 (¥9,617) | ¥13,588 | - 29% | |
| Transportation | - 56% | |||
| Transportation in Egypt is 56% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Egypt | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | E£ 799,839 (¥3,593,532) | ¥2,700,660 | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | E£ 10 (¥46) | ¥165 | - 72% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | E£ 524 (¥2,355) | ¥10,143 | - 77% | |
| Personal Care | - 73% | |||
| Personal Care in Egypt is 73% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Egypt | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | E£ 39 (¥175) | ¥2,497 | - 93% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | E£ 87 (¥392) | ¥1,967 | - 80% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | E£ 322 (¥1,447) | ¥5,380 | - 73% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | E£ 83 (¥374) | ¥650 | - 42% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | E£ 70 (¥316) | ¥938 | - 66% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | E£ 76 (¥340) | ¥702 | - 52% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | E£ 26 (¥118) | ¥218 | - 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | E£ 34 (¥153) | ¥216 | - 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | E£ 110 (¥494) | ¥3,927 | - 87% | |
| Entertainment | - 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Egypt is 52% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Egypt | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | E£ 415 (¥1,865) | ¥4,141 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | E£ 194 (¥871) | ¥3,600 | - 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | E£ 961 (¥4,317) | ¥4,000 | + 8% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | E£ 621 (¥2,790) | ¥5,993 | - 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | E£ 128 (¥574) | ¥984 | - 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | E£ 59 (¥266) | ¥472 | - 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | E£ 83 (¥372) | ¥575 | - 35% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | E£ 21,837 (¥98,109) | ¥101,122 | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | E£ 3.67 (¥16) | ¥52 | - 68% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | E£ 705 (¥3,168) | ¥9,280 | - 66% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | E£ 50 (¥225) | ¥592 | - 62% | |
| TOTAL | - 60% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 3,239 prices entered by 313 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 02, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Egypt is 60% cheaper than in Japan
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