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Cost of living in Egypt compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 58% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Egypt is 58% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | E£ 130 (¥847) | ¥1,034 | - 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | E£ 70 (¥455) | ¥720 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | E£ 39 (¥254) | ¥464 | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | E£ 15 (¥96) | ¥200 | - 52% | |
| 12 eggs, large | E£ 21 (¥139) | ¥271 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | E£ 10 (¥62) | ¥640 | - 90% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | E£ 31 (¥199) | ¥915 | - 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | E£ 25 (¥161) | ¥613 | - 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | E£ 8 (¥51) | ¥420 | - 88% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | E£ 23 (¥148) | ¥267 | - 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | E£ 161 (¥1,047) | ¥1,604 | - 35% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | E£ 13 (¥84) | ¥209 | - 60% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | E£ 5.47 (¥36) | ¥200 | - 82% | |
| Housing | - 70% | |||
| Housing in Egypt is 70% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | E£ 8,316 (¥54,171) | ¥256,284 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | E£ 4,892 (¥31,866) | ¥116,029 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | E£ 763 (¥4,969) | ¥23,252 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | E£ 6,256 (¥40,755) | ¥120,733 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | E£ 4,018 (¥26,176) | ¥82,119 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | E£ 594 (¥3,866) | ¥11,573 | - 67% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | E£ 218 (¥1,418) | ¥4,112 | - 66% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | E£ 5,901 (¥38,442) | ¥63,696 | - 40% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | E£ 3,116 (¥20,296) | ¥16,934 | + 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | E£ 96 (¥623) | ¥730 | - 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | E£ 88 (¥575) | ¥1,567 | - 63% | |
| Clothes | + 20% | |||
| Clothes in Egypt is 20% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | E£ 884 (¥5,756) | ¥5,970 | - 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | E£ 841 (¥5,478) | ¥3,940 | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | E£ 1,956 (¥12,741) | ¥8,357 | + 52% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | E£ 933 (¥6,075) | ¥12,795 | - 53% | |
| Transportation | - 54% | |||
| Transportation in Egypt is 54% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | E£ 428,575 (¥2,791,818) | ¥2,848,210 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | E£ 7 (¥43) | ¥147 | - 70% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | E£ 636 (¥4,140) | ¥12,471 | - 67% | |
| 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£ 41 (¥268) | ¥1,279 | - 79% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | E£ 72 (¥470) | ¥1,179 | - 60% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | E£ 290 (¥1,889) | ¥5,268 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | E£ 47 (¥307) | ¥643 | - 52% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | E£ 49 (¥318) | ¥726 | - 56% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | E£ 49 (¥319) | ¥490 | - 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | E£ 25 (¥165) | ¥144 | + 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | E£ 22 (¥141) | ¥208 | - 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | E£ 76 (¥496) | ¥2,754 | - 82% | |
| Entertainment | - 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Egypt is 52% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | E£ 350 (¥2,277) | ¥4,233 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | E£ 128 (¥832) | ¥3,266 | - 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | E£ 798 (¥5,201) | ¥10,578 | - 51% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | E£ 581 (¥3,787) | ¥8,596 | - 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | E£ 75 (¥486) | ¥947 | - 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | E£ 40 (¥259) | ¥488 | - 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | E£ 43 (¥280) | ¥533 | - 47% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | E£ 9,712 (¥63,266) | ¥56,871 | + 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | E£ 1.89 (¥12) | ¥57 | - 78% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | E£ 796 (¥5,182) | ¥9,818 | - 47% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | E£ 39 (¥252) | ¥464 | - 46% | |
| TOTAL | - 56% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 23, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Egypt is 56% cheaper than in Japan
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