- Cost of Living
- Egypt
- Pakistan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Egypt compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Egypt is 2% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | E£ 142 (₨1,097) | ₨559 | + 96% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | E£ 69 (₨532) | ₨610 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | E£ 39 (₨299) | ₨222 | + 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | E£ 14 (₨112) | ₨108 | + 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | E£ 21 (₨165) | ₨121 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | E£ 10 (₨78) | ₨80 | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | E£ 32 (₨246) | ₨439 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | E£ 25 (₨190) | ₨154 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | E£ 7 (₨53) | ₨40 | + 33% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | E£ 22 (₨170) | ₨293 | - 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | E£ 146 (₨1,128) | ₨2,141 | - 47% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | E£ 12 (₨96) | ₨117 | - 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | E£ 5.81 (₨45) | ₨56 | - 19% | |
| Housing | - 1% | |||
| Housing in Egypt is 1% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | E£ 8,190 (₨63,442) | ₨57,192 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | E£ 5,267 (₨40,804) | ₨36,148 | + 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | E£ 908 (₨7,035) | ₨8,238 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | E£ 6,098 (₨47,241) | ₨44,615 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | E£ 3,794 (₨29,393) | ₨25,516 | + 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | E£ 610 (₨4,729) | ₨6,795 | - 30% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | E£ 235 (₨1,821) | ₨2,646 | - 31% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | E£ 6,021 (₨46,640) | ₨39,967 | + 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | E£ 3,030 (₨23,475) | ₨11,006 | + 113% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | E£ 102 (₨788) | ₨499 | + 58% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | E£ 91 (₨707) | ₨1,104 | - 36% | |
| Clothes | + 70% | |||
| Clothes in Egypt is 70% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | E£ 874 (₨6,770) | ₨2,600 | + 160% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | E£ 761 (₨5,895) | ₨4,026 | + 46% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | E£ 1,831 (₨14,183) | ₨6,156 | + 130% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | E£ 1,123 (₨8,702) | ₨5,351 | + 63% | |
| Transportation | + 35% | |||
| Transportation in Egypt is 35% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | E£ 444,807 (₨3,445,796) | ₨1,833,160 | + 88% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | E£ 6 (₨47) | ₨90 | - 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | E£ 435 (₨3,368) | ₨2,481 | + 36% | |
| Personal Care | + 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Egypt is 22% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | E£ 37 (₨289) | ₨227 | + 27% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | E£ 75 (₨581) | ₨652 | - 11% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | E£ 351 (₨2,722) | ₨2,133 | + 28% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | E£ 60 (₨465) | ₨444 | + 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | E£ 49 (₨381) | ₨275 | + 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | E£ 48 (₨371) | ₨340 | + 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | E£ 25 (₨195) | ₨142 | + 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | E£ 19 (₨144) | ₨109 | + 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | E£ 70 (₨542) | ₨637 | - 15% | |
| Entertainment | + 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Egypt is 9% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | E£ 320 (₨2,477) | ₨1,494 | + 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | E£ 133 (₨1,032) | ₨1,128 | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | E£ 728 (₨5,637) | ₨3,688 | + 53% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | E£ 524 (₨4,058) | ₨3,101 | + 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | E£ 95 (₨733) | ₨526 | + 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | E£ 42 (₨323) | ₨392 | - 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | E£ 41 (₨316) | ₨548 | - 42% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | E£ 9,559 (₨74,054) | ₨55,238 | + 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | E£ 4.68 (₨36) | ₨49 | - 26% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | E£ 787 (₨6,098) | ₨4,025 | + 51% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | E£ 37 (₨288) | ₨185 | + 56% | |
| TOTAL | + 15% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 7,110 prices entered by 836 different people.
Cost of living in Egypt is 15% more expensive than in Pakistan
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