Cost of living in Egypt compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Egypt is 5% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Egypt | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | E£ 173 (4,329 ₦) | 2,119 ₦ | + 104% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | E£ 129 (3,238 ₦) | 3,174 ₦ | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | E£ 113 (2,824 ₦) | 2,563 ₦ | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | E£ 27 (666 ₦) | 1,441 ₦ | - 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | E£ 74 (1,858 ₦) | 1,270 ₦ | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | E£ 13 (319 ₦) | 991 ₦ | - 68% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | E£ 96 (2,402 ₦) | 2,753 ₦ | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | E£ 37 (921 ₦) | 2,293 ₦ | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | E£ 13 (320 ₦) | 1,917 ₦ | - 83% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | E£ 59 (1,470 ₦) | 657 ₦ | + 124% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | E£ 244 (6,101 ₦) | 4,267 ₦ | + 43% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | E£ 19 (472 ₦) | 750 ₦ | - 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | E£ 16 (401 ₦) | 678 ₦ | - 41% | |
| Housing | - 38% | |||
| Housing in Egypt is 38% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Egypt | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | E£ 17,990 (450,188 ₦) | 451,523 ₦ | - 0% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | E£ 8,659 (216,677 ₦) | 228,437 ₦ | - 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | E£ 1,298 (32,470 ₦) | 65,443 ₦ | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | E£ 9,586 (239,874 ₦) | 514,982 ₦ | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | E£ 5,236 (131,016 ₦) | 466,568 ₦ | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | E£ 1,188 (29,730 ₦) | 126,232 ₦ | - 76% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | E£ 217 (5,431 ₦) | 19,590 ₦ | - 72% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | E£ 9,482 (237,293 ₦) | 190,281 ₦ | + 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | E£ 4,034 (100,950 ₦) | 71,787 ₦ | + 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | E£ 340 (8,513 ₦) | 3,559 ₦ | + 139% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | E£ 103 (2,568 ₦) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 53% | |||
| Clothes in Egypt is 53% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Egypt | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | E£ 803 (20,095 ₦) | 12,848 ₦ | + 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | E£ 1,362 (34,093 ₦) | 18,978 ₦ | + 80% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | E£ 2,234 (55,908 ₦) | 36,493 ₦ | + 53% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | E£ 2,116 (52,955 ₦) | 69,715 ₦ | - 24% | |
| Transportation | - 11% | |||
| Transportation in Egypt is 11% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Egypt | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | E£ 753,474 (18,855,301 ₦) | 5,616,260 ₦ | + 236% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | E£ 11 (263 ₦) | 485 ₦ | - 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | E£ 620 (15,523 ₦) | 30,349 ₦ | - 49% | |
| Personal Care | - 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Egypt is 8% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Egypt | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | E£ 55 (1,367 ₦) | 936 ₦ | + 46% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | E£ 120 (3,004 ₦) | 8,438 ₦ | - 64% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | E£ 336 (8,413 ₦) | 16,919 ₦ | - 50% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | E£ 76 (1,895 ₦) | 2,431 ₦ | - 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | E£ 116 (2,899 ₦) | 2,005 ₦ | + 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | E£ 104 (2,597 ₦) | 1,872 ₦ | + 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | E£ 29 (736 ₦) | 779 ₦ | - 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | E£ 41 (1,032 ₦) | 794 ₦ | + 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | E£ 127 (3,168 ₦) | 1,771 ₦ | + 79% | |
| Entertainment | + 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Egypt is 35% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Egypt | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | E£ 398 (9,960 ₦) | 12,066 ₦ | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | E£ 263 (6,592 ₦) | 8,082 ₦ | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | E£ 1,323 (33,099 ₦) | 13,012 ₦ | + 154% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | E£ 1,690 (42,287 ₦) | 45,534 ₦ | - 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | E£ 130 (3,252 ₦) | 6,738 ₦ | - 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | E£ 75 (1,889 ₦) | 1,500 ₦ | + 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | E£ 218 (5,461 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 446% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | E£ 19,450 (486,714 ₦) | 49,403 ₦ | + 885% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | E£ 2.12 (53 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | E£ 1,013 (25,361 ₦) | 17,745 ₦ | + 43% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | E£ 55 (1,384 ₦) | 1,413 ₦ | - 2% | |
| TOTAL | - 10% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 2,670 prices entered by 254 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 24, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Egypt is 10% cheaper than in Nigeria
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