Cost of living in Egypt compared to United Arab Emirates
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Food | - 66% | |||
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Food in Egypt is 66% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
Egypt | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | E£ 245 (Dirham 19) | Dirham 52 | - 63% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | E£ 166 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 34 | - 62% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | E£ 114 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 18 | - 50% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | E£ 32 (Dirham 2.48) | Dirham 7 | - 63% | |
12 eggs, large | E£ 64 (Dirham 4.95) | Dirham 14 | - 65% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | E£ 14 (Dirham 1.07) | Dirham 5.02 | - 79% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | E£ 98 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 31 | - 75% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | E£ 37 (Dirham 2.91) | Dirham 8 | - 64% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | E£ 15 (Dirham 1.20) | Dirham 3.98 | - 70% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | E£ 51 (Dirham 3.94) | Dirham 11 | - 64% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | E£ 234 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 80 | - 77% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | E£ 22 (Dirham 1.74) | Dirham 8 | - 78% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | E£ 14 (Dirham 1.10) | Dirham 4.99 | - 78% | |
Housing | - 82% | |||
Housing in Egypt is 82% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
Egypt | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | E£ 24,504 (Dirham 1,904) | Dirham 9,431 | - 80% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | E£ 12,343 (Dirham 959) | Dirham 5,945 | - 84% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | E£ 1,497 (Dirham 116) | Dirham 797 | - 85% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | E£ 13,219 (Dirham 1,027) | Dirham 6,217 | - 83% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | E£ 7,080 (Dirham 550) | Dirham 4,162 | - 87% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | E£ 1,310 (Dirham 102) | Dirham 568 | - 82% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | E£ 303 (Dirham 24) | Dirham 283 | - 92% | |
40” flat screen tv | E£ 13,094 (Dirham 1,018) | Dirham 837 | + 22% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | E£ 10,228 (Dirham 795) | Dirham 338 | + 135% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | E£ 193 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 47 | - 68% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | E£ 133 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 35 | - 71% | |
Clothes | - 16% | |||
Clothes in Egypt is 16% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
Egypt | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | E£ 2,437 (Dirham 189) | Dirham 238 | - 20% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | E£ 1,995 (Dirham 155) | Dirham 208 | - 25% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | E£ 5,429 (Dirham 422) | Dirham 350 | + 20% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | E£ 4,987 (Dirham 388) | Dirham 366 | + 6% | |
Transportation | - 60% | |||
Transportation in Egypt is 60% 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£ 1,249,650 (Dirham 97,119) | Dirham 117,172 | - 17% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | E£ 11 (Dirham 0.89) | Dirham 2.92 | - 70% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | E£ 620 (Dirham 48) | Dirham 227 | - 79% | |
Personal Care | - 68% | |||
Personal Care in Egypt is 68% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
Egypt | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | E£ 56 (Dirham 4.34) | Dirham 13 | - 68% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | E£ 112 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 30 | - 71% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | E£ 419 (Dirham 33) | Dirham 285 | - 89% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | E£ 76 (Dirham 5.88) | Dirham 27 | - 78% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | E£ 125 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 17 | - 43% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | E£ 100 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 22 | - 64% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | E£ 63 (Dirham 4.88) | Dirham 13 | - 62% | |
Tube of toothpaste | E£ 43 (Dirham 3.34) | Dirham 13 | - 73% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | E£ 134 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 38 | - 73% | |
Entertainment | - 67% | |||
Entertainment in Egypt is 67% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
Egypt | United Arab Emirates | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | E£ 576 (Dirham 45) | Dirham 194 | - 77% | |
2 tickets to the movies | E£ 278 (Dirham 22) | Dirham 92 | - 76% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | E£ 1,113 (Dirham 87) | Dirham 396 | - 78% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | E£ 931 (Dirham 72) | Dirham 378 | - 81% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | E£ 130 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 76 | - 87% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | E£ 75 (Dirham 5.83) | Dirham 22 | - 73% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | E£ 218 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 36 | - 53% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | E£ 19,450 (Dirham 1,512) | Dirham 1,944 | - 22% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | E£ 3.15 (Dirham 0.24) | Dirham 0.78 | - 69% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | E£ 1,592 (Dirham 124) | Dirham 274 | - 55% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | E£ 62 (Dirham 4.80) | Dirham 18 | - 73% | |
TOTAL | - 68% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,720 prices entered by 342 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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Cost of living in Egypt is 68% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates
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