Cost of living in Egypt compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 55% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Egypt is 55% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Egypt | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | E£ 118 (¥833) | ¥1,145 | - 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | E£ 93 (¥658) | ¥719 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | E£ 45 (¥319) | ¥437 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | E£ 16 (¥113) | ¥211 | - 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | E£ 25 (¥176) | ¥282 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | E£ 9 (¥62) | ¥815 | - 92% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | E£ 38 (¥272) | ¥951 | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | E£ 24 (¥173) | ¥984 | - 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | E£ 8 (¥53) | ¥421 | - 87% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | E£ 26 (¥187) | ¥268 | - 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | E£ 153 (¥1,082) | ¥1,770 | - 39% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | E£ 16 (¥113) | ¥217 | - 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | E£ 8 (¥56) | ¥225 | - 75% | |
| Housing | - 70% | |||
| Housing in Egypt is 70% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Egypt | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | E£ 8,102 (¥57,340) | ¥194,768 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | E£ 4,589 (¥32,477) | ¥126,641 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | E£ 910 (¥6,441) | ¥21,178 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | E£ 4,547 (¥32,183) | ¥142,258 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | E£ 2,508 (¥17,750) | ¥80,836 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | E£ 592 (¥4,191) | ¥13,643 | - 69% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | E£ 239 (¥1,692) | ¥3,988 | - 58% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | E£ 4,780 (¥33,828) | ¥59,521 | - 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | E£ 2,519 (¥17,829) | ¥17,809 | + 0% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | E£ 133 (¥943) | ¥665 | + 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | E£ 44 (¥314) | ¥2,700 | - 88% | |
| Clothes | + 29% | |||
| Clothes in Egypt is 29% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Egypt | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | E£ 1,064 (¥7,528) | ¥7,941 | - 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | E£ 979 (¥6,927) | ¥4,162 | + 66% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | E£ 1,833 (¥12,975) | ¥7,471 | + 74% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | E£ 1,113 (¥7,879) | ¥15,388 | - 49% | |
| Transportation | - 75% | |||
| Transportation in Egypt is 75% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Egypt | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | E£ 420,829 (¥2,978,494) | ¥2,576,380 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | E£ 8 (¥59) | ¥161 | - 63% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | E£ 187 (¥1,326) | ¥16,725 | - 92% | |
| Personal Care | - 64% | |||
| Personal Care in Egypt is 64% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Egypt | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | E£ 25 (¥177) | ¥1,370 | - 87% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | E£ 85 (¥604) | ¥1,955 | - 69% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | E£ 285 (¥2,014) | ¥3,523 | - 43% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | E£ 48 (¥340) | ¥2,205 | - 85% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | E£ 29 (¥203) | ¥648 | - 69% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | E£ 46 (¥326) | ¥409 | - 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | E£ 17 (¥119) | ¥143 | - 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | E£ 27 (¥191) | ¥184 | + 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | E£ 70 (¥495) | ¥3,583 | - 86% | |
| Entertainment | - 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Egypt is 52% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Egypt | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | E£ 336 (¥2,379) | ¥4,280 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | E£ 175 (¥1,240) | ¥3,593 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | E£ 2,837 (¥20,077) | ¥20,657 | - 3% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | E£ 457 (¥3,235) | ¥6,242 | - 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | E£ 193 (¥1,365) | ¥1,034 | + 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | E£ 35 (¥244) | ¥533 | - 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | E£ 47 (¥330) | ¥526 | - 37% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ¥58,872 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | E£ 0.84 (¥6) | ¥41 | - 86% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | E£ 434 (¥3,070) | ¥11,178 | - 73% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | E£ 46 (¥328) | ¥554 | - 41% | |
| TOTAL | - 63% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 14, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Egypt is 63% cheaper than in Japan
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