Cost of living in Egypt compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Egypt is 22% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | E£ 81 (₨782) | ₨409 | + 91% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | E£ 76 (₨734) | ₨664 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | E£ 48 (₨465) | ₨270 | + 72% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | E£ 15 (₨148) | ₨115 | + 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | E£ 23 (₨220) | ₨152 | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | E£ 5.58 (₨54) | ₨86 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | E£ 29 (₨277) | ₨705 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | E£ 26 (₨254) | ₨149 | + 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | E£ 6 (₨61) | ₨54 | + 13% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | E£ 31 (₨297) | ₨259 | + 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | E£ 177 (₨1,720) | ₨1,613 | + 7% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | E£ 14 (₨138) | ₨129 | + 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | E£ 5.91 (₨57) | ₨82 | - 30% | |
| Housing | - 9% | |||
| Housing in Egypt is 9% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | E£ 9,019 (₨87,495) | ₨59,133 | + 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | E£ 3,631 (₨35,220) | ₨34,803 | + 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | E£ 489 (₨4,746) | ₨10,816 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | E£ 4,629 (₨44,901) | ₨44,394 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | E£ 2,736 (₨26,541) | ₨29,973 | - 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | E£ 256 (₨2,486) | ₨9,791 | - 75% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | E£ 138 (₨1,339) | ₨2,396 | - 44% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | E£ 4,268 (₨41,403) | ₨45,377 | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | E£ 2,125 (₨20,613) | ₨17,434 | + 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | E£ 96 (₨934) | ₨644 | + 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | E£ 57 (₨552) | ₨580 | - 5% | |
| Clothes | + 95% | |||
| Clothes in Egypt is 95% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | E£ 917 (₨8,896) | ₨2,793 | + 219% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | E£ 848 (₨8,228) | ₨4,939 | + 67% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | E£ 2,121 (₨20,580) | ₨8,915 | + 131% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | E£ 1,289 (₨12,509) | ₨5,901 | + 112% | |
| Transportation | + 28% | |||
| Transportation in Egypt is 28% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | E£ 395,100 (₨3,832,792) | ₨2,677,660 | + 43% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | E£ 8 (₨77) | ₨106 | - 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | E£ 318 (₨3,085) | ₨1,966 | + 57% | |
| Personal Care | + 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Egypt is 10% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | E£ 35 (₨339) | ₨250 | + 35% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | E£ 61 (₨589) | ₨778 | - 24% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | E£ 261 (₨2,531) | ₨1,865 | + 36% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | E£ 131 (₨1,273) | ₨577 | + 121% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | E£ 43 (₨414) | ₨370 | + 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | E£ 36 (₨350) | ₨526 | - 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | E£ 20 (₨194) | ₨185 | + 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | E£ 18 (₨176) | ₨156 | + 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | E£ 71 (₨689) | ₨515 | + 34% | |
| Entertainment | - 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Egypt is about the same as in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | E£ 328 (₨3,185) | ₨2,013 | + 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | E£ 175 (₨1,698) | ₨1,512 | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | E£ 1,249 (₨12,120) | ₨2,928 | + 314% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | E£ 406 (₨3,937) | ₨3,842 | + 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | E£ 75 (₨732) | ₨1,548 | - 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | E£ 38 (₨371) | ₨492 | - 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | E£ 47 (₨456) | ₨457 | - 0% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | E£ 9,759 (₨94,667) | ₨75,858 | + 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | E£ 1.50 (₨15) | ₨41 | - 65% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | E£ 466 (₨4,517) | ₨3,814 | + 18% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | E£ 44 (₨424) | ₨282 | + 50% | |
| TOTAL | + 15% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,212 prices entered by 485 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 11, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Egypt is 15% more expensive than in Pakistan
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