Cost of living in Egypt compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 56% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Egypt is 56% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Egypt | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | E£ 243 (¥697) | ¥1,035 | - 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | E£ 204 (¥587) | ¥840 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | E£ 115 (¥332) | ¥618 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | E£ 45 (¥129) | ¥237 | - 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | E£ 75 (¥215) | ¥335 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | E£ 16 (¥45) | ¥439 | - 90% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | E£ 101 (¥291) | ¥1,195 | - 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | E£ 73 (¥210) | ¥822 | - 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | E£ 21 (¥60) | ¥509 | - 88% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | E£ 59 (¥169) | ¥303 | - 44% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | E£ 352 (¥1,013) | ¥1,267 | - 20% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | E£ 36 (¥104) | ¥276 | - 62% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | E£ 24 (¥68) | ¥293 | - 77% | |
| Housing | - 77% | |||
| Housing in Egypt is 77% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Egypt | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | E£ 20,670 (¥59,418) | ¥365,082 | - 84% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | E£ 13,506 (¥38,825) | ¥197,136 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | E£ 1,834 (¥5,273) | ¥19,132 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | E£ 12,320 (¥35,416) | ¥145,654 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | E£ 7,506 (¥21,576) | ¥102,459 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | E£ 1,053 (¥3,028) | ¥8,349 | - 64% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | E£ 423 (¥1,215) | ¥4,448 | - 73% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | E£ 14,586 (¥41,930) | ¥74,559 | - 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | E£ 8,179 (¥23,511) | ¥25,414 | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | E£ 252 (¥725) | ¥1,338 | - 46% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | E£ 154 (¥443) | ¥2,815 | - 84% | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in Egypt is 8% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Egypt | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | E£ 1,732 (¥4,980) | ¥9,315 | - 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | E£ 2,146 (¥6,169) | ¥5,103 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | E£ 4,702 (¥13,518) | ¥9,892 | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | E£ 2,499 (¥7,185) | ¥12,189 | - 41% | |
| Transportation | - 51% | |||
| Transportation in Egypt is 51% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Egypt | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | E£ 1,777,500 (¥5,109,660) | ¥3,122,540 | + 64% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | E£ 15 (¥44) | ¥169 | - 74% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | E£ 541 (¥1,555) | ¥8,198 | - 81% | |
| Personal Care | - 61% | |||
| Personal Care in Egypt is 61% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Egypt | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | E£ 55 (¥157) | ¥2,133 | - 93% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | E£ 162 (¥465) | ¥2,551 | - 82% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | E£ 524 (¥1,507) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | E£ 79 (¥228) | ¥1,337 | - 83% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | E£ 134 (¥384) | ¥930 | - 59% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | E£ 126 (¥363) | ¥622 | - 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | E£ 53 (¥151) | ¥224 | - 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | E£ 44 (¥128) | ¥188 | - 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | E£ 140 (¥402) | ¥4,604 | - 91% | |
| Entertainment | - 60% | |||
| Entertainment in Egypt is 60% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Egypt | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | E£ 726 (¥2,087) | ¥4,908 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | E£ 315 (¥906) | ¥3,881 | - 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | E£ 1,422 (¥4,089) | ¥7,212 | - 43% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | E£ 949 (¥2,729) | ¥8,269 | - 67% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | E£ 275 (¥792) | ¥1,244 | - 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | E£ 78 (¥225) | ¥547 | - 59% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | E£ 109 (¥313) | ¥674 | - 54% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | E£ 28,357 (¥81,517) | ¥51,659 | + 58% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | E£ 3.17 (¥9) | ¥52 | - 83% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | E£ 916 (¥2,633) | ¥9,530 | - 72% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | E£ 87 (¥251) | ¥602 | - 58% | |
| TOTAL | - 60% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,543 prices entered by 208 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 02, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Egypt is 60% cheaper than in Japan
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