Cost of living in Egypt compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 72% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Egypt is 72% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Egypt | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | E£ 267 ($5.30) | $21 | - 75% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | E£ 207 ($4.09) | $12 | - 66% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | E£ 117 ($2.33) | $5.80 | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | E£ 45 ($0.89) | $1.11 | - 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | E£ 75 ($1.49) | $5.25 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | E£ 16 ($0.32) | $4.85 | - 93% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | E£ 96 ($1.89) | $7 | - 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | E£ 71 ($1.42) | $4.28 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | E£ 22 ($0.44) | $2.31 | - 81% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | E£ 59 ($1.17) | $3.45 | - 66% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | E£ 352 ($7) | $18 | - 60% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | E£ 36 ($0.71) | $2.92 | - 76% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | E£ 34 ($0.68) | $3.17 | - 79% | |
| Housing | - 87% | |||
| Housing in Egypt is 87% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Egypt | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | E£ 20,642 ($409) | $3,301 | - 88% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | E£ 13,746 ($272) | $2,469 | - 89% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | E£ 1,737 ($34) | $227 | - 85% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | E£ 12,247 ($243) | $2,265 | - 89% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | E£ 7,319 ($145) | $1,664 | - 91% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | E£ 1,059 ($21) | $171 | - 88% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | E£ 419 ($8) | $63 | - 87% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | E£ 12,777 ($253) | $249 | + 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | E£ 7,499 ($149) | $146 | + 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | E£ 266 ($5.27) | $15 | - 64% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | E£ 153 ($3.02) | $34 | - 91% | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in Egypt is 24% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Egypt | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | E£ 1,872 ($37) | $58 | - 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | E£ 2,299 ($46) | $50 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | E£ 4,998 ($99) | $105 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | E£ 2,649 ($52) | $144 | - 64% | |
| Transportation | - 66% | |||
| Transportation in Egypt is 66% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Egypt | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | E£ 1,765,250 ($34,977) | $30,907 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | E£ 13 ($0.27) | $0.95 | - 72% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | E£ 541 ($11) | $87 | - 88% | |
| Personal Care | - 79% | |||
| Personal Care in Egypt is 79% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Egypt | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | E£ 110 ($2.18) | $9 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | E£ 182 ($3.61) | $21 | - 82% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | E£ 507 ($10) | $159 | - 94% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | E£ 116 ($2.30) | $9 | - 74% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | E£ 134 ($2.66) | $5.19 | - 49% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | E£ 119 ($2.35) | $7 | - 66% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | E£ 57 ($1.14) | $5.10 | - 78% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | E£ 46 ($0.91) | $2.33 | - 61% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | E£ 152 ($3.01) | $30 | - 90% | |
| Entertainment | - 78% | |||
| Entertainment in Egypt is 78% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Egypt | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | E£ 813 ($16) | $61 | - 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | E£ 323 ($6) | $30 | - 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | E£ 1,428 ($28) | $212 | - 87% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | E£ 993 ($20) | $103 | - 81% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | E£ 314 ($6) | $15 | - 58% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | E£ 78 ($1.54) | $5.83 | - 74% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | E£ 109 ($2.16) | $8 | - 71% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | E£ 18,428 ($365) | $495 | - 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | E£ 2.00 ($0.04) | $0.54 | - 93% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | E£ 984 ($19) | $74 | - 74% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | E£ 91 ($1.80) | $11 | - 84% | |
| TOTAL | - 75% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Egypt is 75% cheaper than in United States
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