Cost of living in Egypt compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 53% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Egypt is 53% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | E£ 131 (¥891) | ¥1,001 | - 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | E£ 77 (¥526) | ¥722 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | E£ 45 (¥308) | ¥446 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | E£ 17 (¥114) | ¥214 | - 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | E£ 20 (¥137) | ¥289 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | E£ 8 (¥55) | ¥501 | - 89% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | E£ 50 (¥338) | ¥1,246 | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | E£ 25 (¥167) | ¥640 | - 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | E£ 8 (¥54) | ¥381 | - 86% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | E£ 26 (¥177) | ¥260 | - 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | E£ 178 (¥1,209) | ¥1,652 | - 27% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | E£ 14 (¥97) | ¥221 | - 56% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | E£ 8 (¥52) | ¥277 | - 81% | |
| Housing | - 69% | |||
| Housing in Egypt is 69% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | E£ 8,708 (¥59,295) | ¥182,340 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | E£ 4,750 (¥32,343) | ¥121,270 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | E£ 826 (¥5,625) | ¥15,948 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | E£ 5,439 (¥37,039) | ¥127,445 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | E£ 3,205 (¥21,827) | ¥86,552 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | E£ 627 (¥4,269) | ¥11,000 | - 61% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | E£ 181 (¥1,234) | ¥3,835 | - 68% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | E£ 4,807 (¥32,734) | ¥39,892 | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | E£ 1,921 (¥13,081) | ¥10,465 | + 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | E£ 88 (¥602) | ¥749 | - 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | E£ 44 (¥298) | ¥2,162 | - 86% | |
| Clothes | + 15% | |||
| Clothes in Egypt is 15% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | E£ 939 (¥6,396) | ¥6,528 | - 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | E£ 812 (¥5,529) | ¥4,644 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | E£ 2,103 (¥14,320) | ¥7,685 | + 86% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | E£ 1,477 (¥10,061) | ¥13,013 | - 23% | |
| Transportation | - 57% | |||
| Transportation in Egypt is 57% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | E£ 418,013 (¥2,846,452) | ¥2,936,380 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | E£ 8 (¥54) | ¥142 | - 62% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | E£ 291 (¥1,979) | ¥9,348 | - 79% | |
| Personal Care | - 57% | |||
| Personal Care in Egypt is 57% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | E£ 51 (¥349) | ¥1,406 | - 75% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | E£ 66 (¥448) | ¥929 | - 52% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | E£ 231 (¥1,570) | ¥8,740 | - 82% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | E£ 102 (¥692) | ¥554 | + 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | E£ 54 (¥368) | ¥669 | - 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | E£ 42 (¥289) | ¥525 | - 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | E£ 23 (¥156) | ¥206 | - 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | E£ 21 (¥144) | ¥238 | - 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | E£ 74 (¥506) | ¥2,654 | - 81% | |
| Entertainment | - 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Egypt is 38% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | E£ 420 (¥2,858) | ¥3,275 | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | E£ 174 (¥1,183) | ¥3,323 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | E£ 1,124 (¥7,657) | ¥16,766 | - 54% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | E£ 630 (¥4,293) | ¥5,924 | - 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | E£ 81 (¥549) | ¥806 | - 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | E£ 38 (¥257) | ¥520 | - 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | E£ 48 (¥326) | ¥510 | - 36% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | E£ 8,844 (¥60,222) | ¥47,822 | + 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | E£ 1.50 (¥10) | ¥26 | - 61% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | E£ 503 (¥3,425) | ¥8,220 | - 58% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | E£ 41 (¥282) | ¥491 | - 43% | |
| TOTAL | - 54% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 01, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Egypt is 54% cheaper than in Japan
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