- Cost of Living
- Egypt
- Japan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Egypt compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 60% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Egypt is 60% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | E£ 142 (¥897) | ¥1,054 | - 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | E£ 69 (¥438) | ¥698 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | E£ 39 (¥245) | ¥436 | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | E£ 14 (¥92) | ¥205 | - 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | E£ 21 (¥135) | ¥285 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | E£ 10 (¥64) | ¥777 | - 92% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | E£ 32 (¥202) | ¥910 | - 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | E£ 25 (¥156) | ¥697 | - 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | E£ 7 (¥43) | ¥414 | - 90% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | E£ 22 (¥139) | ¥265 | - 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | E£ 146 (¥922) | ¥1,538 | - 40% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | E£ 13 (¥79) | ¥203 | - 61% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | E£ 5.81 (¥37) | ¥198 | - 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£ 8,190 (¥51,873) | ¥231,808 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | E£ 5,267 (¥33,363) | ¥125,591 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | E£ 908 (¥5,752) | ¥21,159 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | E£ 6,098 (¥38,626) | ¥113,754 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | E£ 3,794 (¥24,033) | ¥74,885 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | E£ 610 (¥3,866) | ¥12,611 | - 69% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | E£ 235 (¥1,489) | ¥4,134 | - 64% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | E£ 6,021 (¥38,135) | ¥55,558 | - 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | E£ 3,030 (¥19,194) | ¥16,830 | + 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | E£ 102 (¥644) | ¥693 | - 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | E£ 91 (¥578) | ¥1,932 | - 70% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Egypt is 1% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | E£ 874 (¥5,535) | ¥6,829 | - 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | E£ 761 (¥4,820) | ¥4,215 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | E£ 1,831 (¥11,597) | ¥8,321 | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | E£ 1,123 (¥7,115) | ¥13,972 | - 49% | |
| 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£ 444,807 (¥2,817,426) | ¥2,590,890 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | E£ 6 (¥38) | ¥145 | - 74% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | E£ 435 (¥2,754) | ¥11,257 | - 76% | |
| Personal Care | - 52% | |||
| Personal Care in Egypt is 52% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | E£ 37 (¥237) | ¥1,278 | - 81% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | E£ 75 (¥475) | ¥1,016 | - 53% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | E£ 351 (¥2,226) | ¥3,622 | - 39% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | E£ 60 (¥380) | ¥630 | - 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | E£ 49 (¥312) | ¥707 | - 56% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | E£ 48 (¥303) | ¥455 | - 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | E£ 25 (¥160) | ¥137 | + 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | E£ 19 (¥118) | ¥217 | - 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | E£ 70 (¥443) | ¥2,939 | - 85% | |
| Entertainment | - 47% | |||
| Entertainment in Egypt is 47% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | E£ 320 (¥2,026) | ¥4,035 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | E£ 133 (¥844) | ¥3,358 | - 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | E£ 728 (¥4,609) | ¥12,964 | - 64% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | E£ 524 (¥3,318) | ¥8,046 | - 59% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | E£ 95 (¥599) | ¥880 | - 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | E£ 42 (¥264) | ¥491 | - 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | E£ 41 (¥258) | ¥560 | - 54% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | E£ 9,559 (¥60,549) | ¥49,094 | + 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | E£ 4.68 (¥30) | ¥56 | - 47% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | E£ 787 (¥4,986) | ¥10,296 | - 52% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | E£ 37 (¥236) | ¥468 | - 50% | |
| TOTAL | - 57% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 13, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Egypt is 57% cheaper than in Japan
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