Cost of living in Egypt compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Egypt is 4% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Egypt | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | E£ 243 (₨1,363) | ₨916 | + 49% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | E£ 204 (₨1,148) | ₨1,082 | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | E£ 115 (₨648) | ₨533 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | E£ 45 (₨251) | ₨230 | + 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | E£ 75 (₨420) | ₨315 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | E£ 16 (₨88) | ₨170 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | E£ 101 (₨569) | ₨836 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | E£ 73 (₨409) | ₨289 | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | E£ 21 (₨117) | ₨114 | + 2% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | E£ 59 (₨331) | ₨391 | - 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | E£ 352 (₨1,979) | ₨2,739 | - 28% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | E£ 36 (₨204) | ₨216 | - 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | E£ 24 (₨134) | ₨144 | - 7% | |
| Housing | - 8% | |||
| Housing in Egypt is 8% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Egypt | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | E£ 20,670 (₨116,124) | ₨137,741 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | E£ 13,506 (₨75,878) | ₨58,708 | + 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | E£ 1,834 (₨10,305) | ₨21,580 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | E£ 12,320 (₨69,216) | ₨75,090 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | E£ 7,506 (₨42,167) | ₨35,699 | + 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | E£ 1,053 (₨5,918) | ₨17,044 | - 65% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | E£ 423 (₨2,374) | ₨2,308 | + 3% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | E£ 14,586 (₨81,946) | ₨58,431 | + 40% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | E£ 8,179 (₨45,949) | ₨29,384 | + 56% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | E£ 252 (₨1,416) | ₨1,281 | + 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | E£ 154 (₨866) | ₨625 | + 39% | |
| Clothes | + 52% | |||
| Clothes in Egypt is 52% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Egypt | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | E£ 1,732 (₨9,733) | ₨4,832 | + 101% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | E£ 2,146 (₨12,056) | ₨9,004 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | E£ 4,702 (₨26,418) | ₨13,089 | + 102% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | E£ 2,499 (₨14,041) | ₨13,255 | + 6% | |
| Transportation | + 20% | |||
| Transportation in Egypt is 20% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Egypt | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | E£ 1,777,500 (₨9,986,208) | ₨2,800,000 | + 257% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | E£ 15 (₨86) | ₨272 | - 69% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | E£ 541 (₨3,040) | ₨4,030 | - 25% | |
| Personal Care | + 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Egypt is about the same as in Pakistan | ||||
| Egypt | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | E£ 55 (₨306) | ₨230 | + 34% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | E£ 162 (₨910) | ₨838 | + 9% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | E£ 524 (₨2,945) | ₨3,307 | - 11% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | E£ 79 (₨446) | ₨1,222 | - 64% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | E£ 134 (₨751) | ₨649 | + 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | E£ 126 (₨709) | ₨557 | + 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | E£ 53 (₨296) | ₨396 | - 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | E£ 44 (₨249) | ₨217 | + 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | E£ 140 (₨786) | ₨495 | + 59% | |
| Entertainment | - 65% | |||
| Entertainment in Egypt is 65% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Egypt | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | E£ 726 (₨4,079) | ₨3,859 | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | E£ 315 (₨1,770) | ₨1,827 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | E£ 1,422 (₨7,991) | ₨6,844 | + 17% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | E£ 949 (₨5,333) | ₨8,435 | - 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | E£ 275 (₨1,547) | ₨2,877 | - 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | E£ 78 (₨440) | ₨566 | - 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | E£ 109 (₨612) | ₨965 | - 37% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | E£ 28,357 (₨159,315) | ₨149,999 | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | E£ 3.17 (₨18) | ₨255 | - 93% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | E£ 916 (₨5,146) | ₨5,226 | - 2% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | E£ 87 (₨490) | ₨637 | - 23% | |
| TOTAL | - 17% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,889 prices entered by 306 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 15, 2025.
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Cost of living in Egypt is 17% cheaper than in Pakistan
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