Cost of living in Egypt compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 55% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Egypt is 55% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | E£ 85 (¥591) | ¥981 | - 40% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | E£ 77 (¥536) | ¥700 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | E£ 44 (¥306) | ¥414 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | E£ 17 (¥118) | ¥205 | - 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | E£ 18 (¥129) | ¥251 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | E£ 6 (¥44) | ¥659 | - 93% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | E£ 36 (¥251) | ¥964 | - 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | E£ 24 (¥171) | ¥743 | - 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | E£ 7 (¥52) | ¥391 | - 87% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | E£ 31 (¥213) | ¥296 | - 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | E£ 177 (¥1,237) | ¥1,420 | - 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | E£ 15 (¥104) | ¥178 | - 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | E£ 6 (¥42) | ¥217 | - 80% | |
| Housing | - 78% | |||
| Housing in Egypt is 78% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | E£ 7,788 (¥54,350) | ¥299,320 | - 82% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | E£ 3,362 (¥23,464) | ¥164,446 | - 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | E£ 704 (¥4,912) | ¥21,056 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | E£ 4,620 (¥32,240) | ¥150,152 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | E£ 3,344 (¥23,335) | ¥78,123 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | E£ 501 (¥3,494) | ¥11,902 | - 71% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | E£ 137 (¥954) | ¥4,118 | - 77% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | E£ 4,538 (¥31,665) | ¥70,060 | - 55% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | E£ 2,125 (¥14,828) | ¥12,705 | + 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | E£ 96 (¥672) | ¥794 | - 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | E£ 57 (¥397) | ¥2,406 | - 83% | |
| Clothes | + 18% | |||
| Clothes in Egypt is 18% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | E£ 917 (¥6,399) | ¥7,319 | - 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | E£ 848 (¥5,919) | ¥4,417 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | E£ 2,121 (¥14,805) | ¥8,375 | + 77% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | E£ 1,289 (¥8,998) | ¥13,139 | - 32% | |
| Transportation | - 58% | |||
| Transportation in Egypt is 58% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | E£ 395,100 (¥2,757,212) | ¥2,627,120 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | E£ 8 (¥55) | ¥135 | - 59% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | E£ 318 (¥2,219) | ¥10,272 | - 78% | |
| Personal Care | - 56% | |||
| Personal Care in Egypt is 56% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | E£ 35 (¥244) | ¥1,148 | - 79% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | E£ 61 (¥424) | ¥1,229 | - 65% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | E£ 261 (¥1,820) | ¥5,176 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | E£ 131 (¥916) | ¥803 | + 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | E£ 43 (¥298) | ¥611 | - 51% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | E£ 36 (¥252) | ¥528 | - 52% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | E£ 20 (¥139) | ¥152 | - 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | E£ 18 (¥127) | ¥258 | - 51% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | E£ 71 (¥496) | ¥3,156 | - 84% | |
| Entertainment | - 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Egypt is 52% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | E£ 328 (¥2,291) | ¥3,672 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | E£ 175 (¥1,221) | ¥3,638 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | E£ 1,249 (¥8,718) | ¥16,372 | - 47% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | E£ 406 (¥2,832) | ¥6,066 | - 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | E£ 75 (¥527) | ¥1,131 | - 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | E£ 38 (¥267) | ¥435 | - 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | E£ 47 (¥328) | ¥548 | - 40% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | E£ 9,759 (¥68,101) | ¥55,862 | + 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | E£ 1.50 (¥10) | ¥53 | - 80% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | E£ 466 (¥3,249) | ¥9,625 | - 66% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | E£ 44 (¥305) | ¥530 | - 42% | |
| TOTAL | - 61% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 03, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Egypt is 61% cheaper than in Japan
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