Cost of living in Egypt compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Egypt is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| Egypt | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | E£ 243 (7,614 ₦) | 6,197 ₦ | + 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | E£ 204 (6,412 ₦) | 4,250 ₦ | + 51% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | E£ 115 (3,620 ₦) | 3,207 ₦ | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | E£ 45 (1,403 ₦) | 1,209 ₦ | + 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | E£ 75 (2,342 ₦) | 2,479 ₦ | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | E£ 16 (492 ₦) | 1,495 ₦ | - 67% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | E£ 101 (3,180 ₦) | 5,933 ₦ | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | E£ 73 (2,288 ₦) | 3,488 ₦ | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | E£ 21 (651 ₦) | 2,733 ₦ | - 76% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | E£ 59 (1,851 ₦) | 1,037 ₦ | + 78% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | E£ 352 (11,055 ₦) | 9,593 ₦ | + 15% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | E£ 36 (1,139 ₦) | 1,084 ₦ | + 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | E£ 24 (746 ₦) | 1,323 ₦ | - 44% | |
| Housing | - 61% | |||
| Housing in Egypt is 61% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Egypt | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | E£ 20,670 (648,749 ₦) | 2,222,680 ₦ | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | E£ 13,506 (423,904 ₦) | 1,328,290 ₦ | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | E£ 1,834 (57,573 ₦) | 153,894 ₦ | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | E£ 12,320 (386,686 ₦) | 844,148 ₦ | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | E£ 7,506 (235,572 ₦) | 754,176 ₦ | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | E£ 1,053 (33,060 ₦) | 240,561 ₦ | - 86% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | E£ 423 (13,264 ₦) | 28,675 ₦ | - 54% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | E£ 14,586 (457,808 ₦) | 387,079 ₦ | + 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | E£ 8,179 (256,701 ₦) | 126,450 ₦ | + 103% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | E£ 252 (7,911 ₦) | 2,193 ₦ | + 261% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | E£ 154 (4,840 ₦) | 2,985 ₦ | + 62% | |
| Clothes | + 242% | |||
| Clothes in Egypt is 242% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Egypt | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | E£ 1,732 (54,376 ₦) | 17,024 ₦ | + 219% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | E£ 2,146 (67,355 ₦) | 15,682 ₦ | + 330% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | E£ 4,702 (147,591 ₦) | 45,968 ₦ | + 221% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | E£ 2,499 (78,445 ₦) | 50,000 ₦ | + 57% | |
| Transportation | + 19% | |||
| Transportation in Egypt is 19% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Egypt | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | E£ 1,777,500 (55,789,697 ₦) | 5,000,000 ₦ | + 1016% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | E£ 15 (478 ₦) | 1,034 ₦ | - 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | E£ 541 (16,982 ₦) | 34,491 ₦ | - 51% | |
| Personal Care | + 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Egypt is 18% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Egypt | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | E£ 55 (1,712 ₦) | 4,044 ₦ | - 58% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | E£ 162 (5,082 ₦) | 1,768 ₦ | + 187% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | E£ 524 (16,451 ₦) | 17,619 ₦ | - 7% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | E£ 79 (2,492 ₦) | 4,474 ₦ | - 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | E£ 134 (4,198 ₦) | 1,749 ₦ | + 140% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | E£ 126 (3,960 ₦) | 3,834 ₦ | + 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | E£ 53 (1,652 ₦) | 2,923 ₦ | - 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | E£ 44 (1,393 ₦) | 1,338 ₦ | + 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | E£ 140 (4,392 ₦) | 3,631 ₦ | + 21% | |
| Entertainment | + 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Egypt is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| Egypt | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | E£ 726 (22,790 ₦) | 43,872 ₦ | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | E£ 315 (9,890 ₦) | 11,069 ₦ | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | E£ 1,422 (44,641 ₦) | 15,224 ₦ | + 193% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | E£ 949 (29,791 ₦) | 42,055 ₦ | - 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | E£ 275 (8,644 ₦) | 4,541 ₦ | + 90% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | E£ 78 (2,460 ₦) | 3,331 ₦ | - 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | E£ 109 (3,418 ₦) | 1,421 ₦ | + 140% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | E£ 28,357 (890,043 ₦) | 298,218 ₦ | + 198% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | E£ 3.17 (100 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | E£ 916 (28,749 ₦) | 34,159 ₦ | - 16% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | E£ 90 (2,833 ₦) | 2,500 ₦ | + 13% | |
| TOTAL | - 10% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,358 prices entered by 146 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 18, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Egypt is 10% cheaper than in Nigeria
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