Cost of living in Egypt compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 38% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Egypt is 38% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | E£ 131 (₨1,332) | ₨573 | + 133% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | E£ 77 (₨787) | ₨651 | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | E£ 45 (₨460) | ₨252 | + 83% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | E£ 17 (₨170) | ₨108 | + 57% | |
| 12 eggs, large | E£ 20 (₨205) | ₨120 | + 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | E£ 8 (₨83) | ₨96 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | E£ 50 (₨505) | ₨537 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | E£ 25 (₨250) | ₨178 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | E£ 8 (₨81) | ₨44 | + 84% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | E£ 26 (₨265) | ₨344 | - 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | E£ 178 (₨1,808) | ₨1,632 | + 11% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | E£ 14 (₨145) | ₨126 | + 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | E£ 8 (₨78) | ₨57 | + 37% | |
| Housing | + 8% | |||
| Housing in Egypt is 8% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | E£ 8,708 (₨88,684) | ₨60,160 | + 47% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | E£ 4,750 (₨48,375) | ₨35,513 | + 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | E£ 826 (₨8,413) | ₨9,753 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | E£ 5,439 (₨55,397) | ₨53,937 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | E£ 3,205 (₨32,646) | ₨30,998 | + 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | E£ 627 (₨6,385) | ₨7,631 | - 16% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | E£ 181 (₨1,845) | ₨2,510 | - 26% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | E£ 4,807 (₨48,958) | ₨40,341 | + 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | E£ 1,921 (₨19,565) | ₨12,473 | + 57% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | E£ 88 (₨901) | ₨609 | + 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | E£ 44 (₨445) | ₨649 | - 31% | |
| Clothes | + 157% | |||
| Clothes in Egypt is 157% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | E£ 939 (₨9,565) | ₨2,518 | + 280% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | E£ 812 (₨8,270) | ₨3,745 | + 121% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | E£ 2,103 (₨21,417) | ₨6,430 | + 233% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | E£ 1,477 (₨15,047) | ₨5,127 | + 193% | |
| Transportation | + 34% | |||
| Transportation in Egypt is 34% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | E£ 418,013 (₨4,257,303) | ₨2,319,940 | + 84% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | E£ 8 (₨81) | ₨115 | - 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | E£ 291 (₨2,960) | ₨2,310 | + 28% | |
| Personal Care | + 58% | |||
| Personal Care in Egypt is 58% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | E£ 51 (₨521) | ₨243 | + 115% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | E£ 66 (₨670) | ₨415 | + 62% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | E£ 231 (₨2,348) | ₨1,378 | + 70% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | E£ 102 (₨1,034) | ₨435 | + 138% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | E£ 54 (₨551) | ₨332 | + 66% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | E£ 42 (₨432) | ₨311 | + 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | E£ 23 (₨233) | ₨205 | + 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | E£ 21 (₨216) | ₨138 | + 56% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | E£ 74 (₨757) | ₨434 | + 74% | |
| Entertainment | + 78% | |||
| Entertainment in Egypt is 78% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | E£ 420 (₨4,274) | ₨1,566 | + 173% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | E£ 174 (₨1,770) | ₨1,256 | + 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | E£ 1,124 (₨11,452) | ₨3,430 | + 234% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | E£ 630 (₨6,420) | ₨3,673 | + 75% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | E£ 81 (₨821) | ₨792 | + 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | E£ 38 (₨385) | ₨348 | + 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | E£ 48 (₨487) | ₨463 | + 5% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | E£ 8,844 (₨90,072) | ₨46,753 | + 93% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | E£ 1.50 (₨15) | ₨4.30 | + 256% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | E£ 503 (₨5,122) | ₨4,335 | + 18% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | E£ 41 (₨421) | ₨215 | + 96% | |
| TOTAL | + 43% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 30, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 4,457 prices entered by 612 different people.
Cost of living in Egypt is 43% more expensive than in Pakistan
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