Cost of living in Egypt compared to Peru
Currency:
Food | - 36% | |||
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Food in Egypt is 36% cheaper than in Peru | ||||
Egypt | Peru | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | E£ 291 (S/. 23) | S/. 24 | - 5% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | E£ 166 (S/. 13) | S/. 21 | - 38% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | E£ 111 (S/. 9) | S/. 9 | + 3% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | E£ 32 (S/. 2.52) | S/. 5.27 | - 52% | |
12 eggs, large | E£ 66 (S/. 5.19) | S/. 10 | - 49% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | E£ 20 (S/. 1.60) | S/. 4.19 | - 62% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | E£ 95 (S/. 8) | S/. 14 | - 45% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | E£ 47 (S/. 3.72) | S/. 5.11 | - 27% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | E£ 17 (S/. 1.38) | S/. 3.41 | - 59% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | E£ 50 (S/. 3.99) | S/. 6 | - 37% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | E£ 317 (S/. 25) | S/. 44 | - 43% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | E£ 22 (S/. 1.78) | S/. 8 | - 79% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | E£ 14 (S/. 1.12) | S/. 2.45 | - 54% | |
Housing | - 46% | |||
Housing in Egypt is 46% cheaper than in Peru | ||||
Egypt | Peru | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | E£ 18,654 (S/. 1,477) | S/. 2,975 | - 50% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | E£ 12,343 (S/. 978) | S/. 1,493 | - 35% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | E£ 1,497 (S/. 119) | S/. 215 | - 45% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | E£ 13,219 (S/. 1,047) | S/. 1,846 | - 43% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | E£ 7,080 (S/. 561) | S/. 1,260 | - 55% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | E£ 1,310 (S/. 104) | S/. 150 | - 31% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | E£ 303 (S/. 24) | S/. 76 | - 68% | |
40” flat screen tv | E£ 13,094 (S/. 1,037) | S/. 1,250 | - 17% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | E£ 10,228 (S/. 810) | S/. 487 | + 66% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | E£ 193 (S/. 15) | S/. 39 | - 61% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | E£ 133 (S/. 11) | S/. 23 | - 55% | |
Clothes | + 46% | |||
Clothes in Egypt is 46% more expensive than in Peru | ||||
Egypt | Peru | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | E£ 2,437 (S/. 193) | S/. 149 | + 30% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | E£ 1,995 (S/. 158) | S/. 112 | + 42% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | E£ 5,429 (S/. 430) | S/. 253 | + 70% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | E£ 4,987 (S/. 395) | S/. 239 | + 65% | |
Transportation | - 26% | |||
Transportation in Egypt is 26% cheaper than in Peru | ||||
Egypt | Peru | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | E£ 1,249,650 (S/. 98,972) | S/. 63,636 | + 56% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | E£ 11 (S/. 0.91) | S/. 4.73 | - 81% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | E£ 1,033 (S/. 82) | S/. 131 | - 37% | |
Personal Care | - 54% | |||
Personal Care in Egypt is 54% cheaper than in Peru | ||||
Egypt | Peru | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | E£ 56 (S/. 4.43) | S/. 22 | - 80% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | E£ 112 (S/. 9) | S/. 29 | - 70% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | E£ 419 (S/. 33) | S/. 86 | - 62% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | E£ 76 (S/. 6.00) | S/. 23 | - 73% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | E£ 125 (S/. 10) | S/. 17 | - 42% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | E£ 100 (S/. 8) | S/. 19 | - 58% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | E£ 63 (S/. 4.98) | S/. 5.61 | - 11% | |
Tube of toothpaste | E£ 43 (S/. 3.41) | S/. 6 | - 45% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | E£ 134 (S/. 11) | S/. 31 | - 66% | |
Entertainment | - 39% | |||
Entertainment in Egypt is 39% cheaper than in Peru | ||||
Egypt | Peru | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | E£ 576 (S/. 46) | S/. 50 | - 9% | |
2 tickets to the movies | E£ 278 (S/. 22) | S/. 32 | - 32% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | E£ 1,113 (S/. 88) | S/. 124 | - 29% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | E£ 931 (S/. 74) | S/. 121 | - 39% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | E£ 130 (S/. 10) | S/. 36 | - 71% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | E£ 75 (S/. 5.94) | S/. 16 | - 63% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | E£ 218 (S/. 17) | S/. 10 | + 68% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | E£ 19,450 (S/. 1,540) | S/. 3,260 | - 53% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | E£ 3.15 (S/. 0.25) | S/. 0.55 | - 55% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | E£ 1,592 (S/. 126) | S/. 137 | - 8% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | E£ 70 (S/. 5.56) | S/. 18 | - 70% | |
TOTAL | - 33% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 3,127 prices entered by 371 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 28, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Egypt is 33% cheaper than in Peru
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