Cost of living in Egypt compared to United Arab Emirates
Currency:
| Food | - 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Egypt is 48% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Egypt | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | E£ 215 (Dirham 26) | Dirham 40 | - 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | E£ 121 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 30 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | E£ 93 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 15 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | E£ 26 (Dirham 3.13) | Dirham 6 | - 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | E£ 50 (Dirham 5.91) | Dirham 14 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | E£ 12 (Dirham 1.40) | Dirham 5.03 | - 72% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | E£ 67 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 18 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | E£ 33 (Dirham 3.93) | Dirham 8 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | E£ 10 (Dirham 1.22) | Dirham 3.80 | - 68% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | E£ 44 (Dirham 5.21) | Dirham 10 | - 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | E£ 338 (Dirham 40) | Dirham 60 | - 33% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | E£ 17 (Dirham 2.04) | Dirham 9 | - 76% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | E£ 10 (Dirham 1.22) | Dirham 4.47 | - 73% | |
| Housing | - 85% | |||
| Housing in Egypt is 85% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Egypt | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | E£ 12,207 (Dirham 1,451) | Dirham 9,626 | - 85% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | E£ 5,963 (Dirham 709) | Dirham 7,145 | - 90% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | E£ 1,207 (Dirham 144) | Dirham 754 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | E£ 7,278 (Dirham 865) | Dirham 5,821 | - 85% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | E£ 4,450 (Dirham 529) | Dirham 4,054 | - 87% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | E£ 1,066 (Dirham 127) | Dirham 546 | - 77% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | E£ 215 (Dirham 26) | Dirham 348 | - 93% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | E£ 7,226 (Dirham 859) | Dirham 1,160 | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | E£ 4,091 (Dirham 486) | Dirham 336 | + 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | E£ 163 (Dirham 19) | Dirham 40 | - 52% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | E£ 87 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 38 | - 72% | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in Egypt is 22% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Egypt | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | E£ 575 (Dirham 68) | Dirham 191 | - 64% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | E£ 1,504 (Dirham 179) | Dirham 193 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | E£ 1,747 (Dirham 208) | Dirham 338 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | E£ 2,140 (Dirham 255) | Dirham 342 | - 26% | |
| Transportation | - 22% | |||
| Transportation in Egypt is 22% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Egypt | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | E£ 799,839 (Dirham 95,104) | Dirham 89,737 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | E£ 10 (Dirham 1.22) | Dirham 3.78 | - 68% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | E£ 524 (Dirham 62) | Dirham 89 | - 30% | |
| Personal Care | - 71% | |||
| Personal Care in Egypt is 71% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Egypt | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | E£ 39 (Dirham 4.64) | Dirham 23 | - 80% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | E£ 87 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 37 | - 72% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | E£ 322 (Dirham 38) | Dirham 283 | - 86% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | E£ 83 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 26 | - 62% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | E£ 70 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 16 | - 48% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | E£ 76 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 20 | - 55% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | E£ 26 (Dirham 3.12) | Dirham 12 | - 75% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | E£ 34 (Dirham 4.06) | Dirham 19 | - 79% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | E£ 110 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 50 | - 74% | |
| Entertainment | - 59% | |||
| Entertainment in Egypt is 59% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Egypt | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | E£ 415 (Dirham 49) | Dirham 186 | - 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | E£ 194 (Dirham 23) | Dirham 92 | - 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | E£ 961 (Dirham 114) | Dirham 332 | - 66% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | E£ 621 (Dirham 74) | Dirham 275 | - 73% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | E£ 128 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 76 | - 80% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | E£ 59 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 21 | - 66% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | E£ 83 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 41 | - 76% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | E£ 21,837 (Dirham 2,596) | Dirham 1,989 | + 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | E£ 3.67 (Dirham 0.44) | Dirham 0.69 | - 37% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | E£ 705 (Dirham 84) | Dirham 273 | - 69% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | E£ 50 (Dirham 5.95) | Dirham 20 | - 70% | |
| TOTAL | - 61% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 3,580 prices entered by 471 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 28, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Egypt is 61% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates
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