Cost of living in Egypt compared to Switzerland
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Food | - 82% | |||
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Food in Egypt is 82% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
Egypt | Switzerland | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | E£ 245 (CHF 4.61) | CHF 27 | - 83% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | E£ 166 (CHF 3.12) | CHF 16 | - 80% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | E£ 114 (CHF 2.14) | CHF 11 | - 80% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | E£ 32 (CHF 0.60) | CHF 1.81 | - 67% | |
12 eggs, large | E£ 64 (CHF 1.20) | CHF 8 | - 86% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | E£ 14 (CHF 0.26) | CHF 4.50 | - 94% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | E£ 98 (CHF 1.84) | CHF 10 | - 82% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | E£ 37 (CHF 0.70) | CHF 4.33 | - 84% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | E£ 15 (CHF 0.29) | CHF 2.27 | - 87% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | E£ 51 (CHF 0.95) | CHF 2.33 | - 59% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | E£ 234 (CHF 4.39) | CHF 13 | - 65% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | E£ 22 (CHF 0.42) | CHF 2.87 | - 85% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | E£ 14 (CHF 0.27) | CHF 2.35 | - 89% | |
Housing | - 87% | |||
Housing in Egypt is 87% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
Egypt | Switzerland | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | E£ 24,504 (CHF 460) | CHF 3,527 | - 87% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | E£ 12,343 (CHF 232) | CHF 2,866 | - 92% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | E£ 1,497 (CHF 28) | CHF 205 | - 86% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | E£ 13,219 (CHF 248) | CHF 2,179 | - 89% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | E£ 7,080 (CHF 133) | CHF 1,557 | - 91% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | E£ 1,310 (CHF 25) | CHF 94 | - 74% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | E£ 303 (CHF 5.69) | CHF 53 | - 89% | |
40” flat screen tv | E£ 13,094 (CHF 246) | CHF 305 | - 19% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | E£ 10,228 (CHF 192) | CHF 116 | + 66% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | E£ 193 (CHF 3.63) | CHF 17 | - 79% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | E£ 133 (CHF 2.49) | CHF 30 | - 92% | |
Clothes | - 44% | |||
Clothes in Egypt is 44% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
Egypt | Switzerland | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | E£ 2,437 (CHF 46) | CHF 111 | - 59% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | E£ 1,995 (CHF 37) | CHF 64 | - 41% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | E£ 5,429 (CHF 102) | CHF 118 | - 14% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | E£ 4,987 (CHF 94) | CHF 184 | - 49% | |
Transportation | - 73% | |||
Transportation in Egypt is 73% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
Egypt | Switzerland | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | E£ 1,249,650 (CHF 23,475) | CHF 36,492 | - 36% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | E£ 11 (CHF 0.21) | CHF 1.84 | - 88% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | E£ 620 (CHF 12) | CHF 78 | - 85% | |
Personal Care | - 86% | |||
Personal Care in Egypt is 86% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
Egypt | Switzerland | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | E£ 56 (CHF 1.05) | CHF 13 | - 92% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | E£ 112 (CHF 2.10) | CHF 26 | - 92% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | E£ 419 (CHF 8) | CHF 211 | - 96% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | E£ 76 (CHF 1.42) | CHF 5.94 | - 76% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | E£ 125 (CHF 2.35) | CHF 4.15 | - 43% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | E£ 100 (CHF 1.88) | CHF 7 | - 73% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | E£ 63 (CHF 1.18) | CHF 4.35 | - 73% | |
Tube of toothpaste | E£ 43 (CHF 0.81) | CHF 4.98 | - 84% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | E£ 134 (CHF 2.52) | CHF 58 | - 96% | |
Entertainment | - 75% | |||
Entertainment in Egypt is 75% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
Egypt | Switzerland | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | E£ 576 (CHF 11) | CHF 71 | - 85% | |
2 tickets to the movies | E£ 278 (CHF 5.22) | CHF 39 | - 87% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | E£ 1,113 (CHF 21) | CHF 101 | - 79% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | E£ 931 (CHF 17) | CHF 125 | - 86% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | E£ 130 (CHF 2.44) | CHF 17 | - 86% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | E£ 75 (CHF 1.41) | CHF 5.21 | - 73% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | E£ 218 (CHF 4.10) | CHF 7 | - 40% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | E£ 19,450 (CHF 365) | CHF 434 | - 16% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | E£ 3.15 (CHF 0.06) | CHF 0.33 | - 82% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | E£ 1,592 (CHF 30) | CHF 88 | - 66% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | E£ 62 (CHF 1.16) | CHF 9 | - 87% | |
TOTAL | - 80% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,524 prices entered by 232 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2024.
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Cost of living in Egypt is 80% cheaper than in Switzerland
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