Cost of living in Egypt compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | - 32% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Egypt is 32% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Egypt | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | E£ 243 (руб 387) | руб 537 | - 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | E£ 204 (руб 326) | руб 357 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | E£ 115 (руб 184) | руб 199 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | E£ 45 (руб 71) | руб 87 | - 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | E£ 75 (руб 119) | руб 143 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | E£ 16 (руб 25) | руб 226 | - 89% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | E£ 101 (руб 162) | руб 435 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | E£ 73 (руб 116) | руб 131 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | E£ 21 (руб 33) | руб 58 | - 43% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | E£ 59 (руб 94) | руб 87 | + 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | E£ 352 (руб 561) | руб 729 | - 23% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | E£ 36 (руб 58) | руб 167 | - 65% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | E£ 24 (руб 38) | руб 45 | - 15% | |
| Housing | - 60% | |||
| Housing in Egypt is 60% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Egypt | Russia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | E£ 20,670 (руб 32,945) | руб 108,612 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | E£ 13,506 (руб 21,527) | руб 58,529 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | E£ 1,834 (руб 2,924) | руб 8,064 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | E£ 12,320 (руб 19,637) | руб 54,731 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | E£ 7,506 (руб 11,963) | руб 33,269 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | E£ 1,053 (руб 1,679) | руб 5,365 | - 69% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | E£ 423 (руб 674) | руб 955 | - 29% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | E£ 14,586 (руб 23,249) | руб 21,598 | + 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | E£ 8,179 (руб 13,036) | руб 7,518 | + 73% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | E£ 252 (руб 402) | руб 548 | - 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | E£ 154 (руб 246) | руб 763 | - 68% | |
| Clothes | - 29% | |||
| Clothes in Egypt is 29% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Egypt | Russia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | E£ 1,732 (руб 2,761) | руб 6,829 | - 60% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | E£ 2,146 (руб 3,420) | руб 3,368 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | E£ 4,702 (руб 7,495) | руб 7,728 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | E£ 2,499 (руб 3,984) | руб 9,144 | - 56% | |
| Transportation | - 31% | |||
| Transportation in Egypt is 31% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Egypt | Russia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | E£ 1,777,500 (руб 2,833,128) | руб 2,729,180 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | E£ 15 (руб 24) | руб 56 | - 56% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | E£ 541 (руб 862) | руб 2,159 | - 60% | |
| Personal Care | - 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Egypt is 35% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Egypt | Russia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | E£ 55 (руб 87) | руб 251 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | E£ 162 (руб 258) | руб 549 | - 53% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | E£ 524 (руб 835) | руб 1,878 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | E£ 79 (руб 127) | руб 347 | - 64% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | E£ 134 (руб 213) | руб 222 | - 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | E£ 126 (руб 201) | руб 181 | + 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | E£ 53 (руб 84) | руб 123 | - 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | E£ 44 (руб 71) | руб 128 | - 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | E£ 140 (руб 223) | руб 559 | - 60% | |
| Entertainment | - 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Egypt is 29% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Egypt | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | E£ 726 (руб 1,157) | руб 1,534 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | E£ 315 (руб 502) | руб 654 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | E£ 1,422 (руб 2,267) | руб 5,196 | - 56% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | E£ 949 (руб 1,513) | руб 3,180 | - 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | E£ 275 (руб 439) | руб 502 | - 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | E£ 78 (руб 125) | руб 192 | - 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | E£ 109 (руб 174) | руб 228 | - 24% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | E£ 28,357 (руб 45,198) | руб 51,956 | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | E£ 3.17 (руб 5.06) | руб 4.26 | + 19% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | E£ 916 (руб 1,460) | руб 3,278 | - 55% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | E£ 90 (руб 144) | руб 202 | - 29% | |
| TOTAL | - 37% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 18, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Egypt is 37% cheaper than in Russia
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