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Cost of living in Egypt compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | - 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Egypt is about the same as in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | E£ 130 (₨1,072) | ₨599 | + 79% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | E£ 70 (₨576) | ₨702 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | E£ 39 (₨321) | ₨212 | + 51% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | E£ 15 (₨121) | ₨109 | + 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | E£ 21 (₨176) | ₨122 | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | E£ 10 (₨79) | ₨88 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | E£ 31 (₨252) | ₨630 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | E£ 25 (₨204) | ₨157 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | E£ 8 (₨64) | ₨44 | + 48% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | E£ 23 (₨187) | ₨296 | - 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | E£ 161 (₨1,325) | ₨2,933 | - 55% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | E£ 13 (₨106) | ₨122 | - 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | E£ 5.47 (₨45) | ₨60 | - 25% | |
| Housing | + 0% | |||
| Housing in Egypt is about the same as in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | E£ 8,316 (₨68,573) | ₨56,763 | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | E£ 4,892 (₨40,338) | ₨36,749 | + 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | E£ 763 (₨6,290) | ₨8,028 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | E£ 6,256 (₨51,590) | ₨46,808 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | E£ 4,018 (₨33,135) | ₨30,254 | + 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | E£ 594 (₨4,894) | ₨7,117 | - 31% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | E£ 218 (₨1,794) | ₨2,566 | - 30% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | E£ 5,901 (₨48,662) | ₨39,237 | + 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | E£ 3,116 (₨25,692) | ₨11,360 | + 126% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | E£ 96 (₨788) | ₨493 | + 60% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | E£ 88 (₨728) | ₨1,155 | - 37% | |
| Clothes | + 85% | |||
| Clothes in Egypt is 85% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | E£ 884 (₨7,287) | ₨2,619 | + 178% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | E£ 841 (₨6,934) | ₨4,117 | + 68% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | E£ 1,956 (₨16,129) | ₨6,800 | + 137% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | E£ 933 (₨7,690) | ₨5,863 | + 31% | |
| Transportation | + 48% | |||
| Transportation in Egypt is 48% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | E£ 428,575 (₨3,534,074) | ₨2,242,760 | + 58% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | E£ 7 (₨55) | ₨95 | - 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | E£ 636 (₨5,241) | ₨2,791 | + 88% | |
| Personal Care | + 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Egypt is 21% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | E£ 41 (₨339) | ₨244 | + 39% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | E£ 72 (₨595) | ₨823 | - 28% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | E£ 290 (₨2,391) | ₨2,196 | + 9% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | E£ 47 (₨389) | ₨495 | - 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | E£ 49 (₨402) | ₨273 | + 47% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | E£ 49 (₨404) | ₨333 | + 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | E£ 25 (₨208) | ₨159 | + 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | E£ 22 (₨178) | ₨101 | + 76% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | E£ 76 (₨627) | ₨502 | + 25% | |
| Entertainment | + 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Egypt is 15% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | E£ 350 (₨2,883) | ₨1,448 | + 99% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | E£ 128 (₨1,053) | ₨1,122 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | E£ 798 (₨6,584) | ₨4,212 | + 56% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | E£ 581 (₨4,794) | ₨3,327 | + 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | E£ 75 (₨615) | ₨649 | - 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | E£ 40 (₨328) | ₨395 | - 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | E£ 43 (₨354) | ₨546 | - 35% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | E£ 9,712 (₨80,086) | ₨63,543 | + 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | E£ 1.89 (₨16) | ₨26 | - 41% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | E£ 796 (₨6,560) | ₨4,132 | + 59% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | E£ 39 (₨319) | ₨344 | - 7% | |
| TOTAL | + 20% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 26, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 6,634 prices entered by 804 different people.
Cost of living in Egypt is 20% more expensive than in Pakistan
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