Cost of living in Egypt compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Egypt is 52% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | E£ 131 ($8) | $15 | - 44% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | E£ 77 ($4.88) | $8 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | E£ 45 ($2.85) | $4.34 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | E£ 17 ($1.06) | $0.88 | + 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | E£ 20 ($1.27) | $2.97 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | E£ 8 ($0.51) | $4.03 | - 87% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | E£ 50 ($3.13) | $6 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | E£ 25 ($1.55) | $3.35 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | E£ 8 ($0.50) | $1.76 | - 72% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | E£ 26 ($1.64) | $3.16 | - 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | E£ 178 ($11) | $14 | - 22% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | E£ 14 ($0.90) | $1.94 | - 54% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | E£ 8 ($0.48) | $2.04 | - 76% | |
| Housing | - 76% | |||
| Housing in Egypt is 76% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | E£ 8,708 ($550) | $2,264 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | E£ 4,750 ($300) | $1,624 | - 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | E£ 826 ($52) | $177 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | E£ 5,439 ($344) | $1,624 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | E£ 3,205 ($202) | $1,157 | - 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | E£ 627 ($40) | $109 | - 64% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | E£ 181 ($11) | $47 | - 76% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | E£ 4,807 ($304) | $294 | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | E£ 1,921 ($121) | $118 | + 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | E£ 88 ($5.59) | $11 | - 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | E£ 44 ($2.76) | $22 | - 87% | |
| Clothes | + 16% | |||
| Clothes in Egypt is 16% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | E£ 939 ($59) | $49 | + 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | E£ 812 ($51) | $45 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | E£ 2,103 ($133) | $86 | + 55% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | E£ 1,477 ($93) | $112 | - 16% | |
| Transportation | - 51% | |||
| Transportation in Egypt is 51% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | E£ 418,013 ($26,404) | $23,010 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | E£ 8 ($0.50) | $0.75 | - 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | E£ 291 ($18) | $81 | - 77% | |
| Personal Care | - 61% | |||
| Personal Care in Egypt is 61% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | E£ 51 ($3.23) | $7 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | E£ 66 ($4.16) | $20 | - 79% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | E£ 231 ($15) | $110 | - 87% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | E£ 102 ($6) | $7 | - 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | E£ 54 ($3.42) | $3.56 | - 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | E£ 42 ($2.68) | $5.10 | - 47% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | E£ 23 ($1.44) | $3.57 | - 60% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | E£ 21 ($1.34) | $1.83 | - 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | E£ 74 ($4.70) | $21 | - 78% | |
| Entertainment | - 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Egypt is 41% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | E£ 420 ($27) | $45 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | E£ 174 ($11) | $24 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | E£ 1,124 ($71) | $222 | - 68% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | E£ 630 ($40) | $74 | - 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | E£ 81 ($5.09) | $12 | - 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | E£ 38 ($2.39) | $4.82 | - 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | E£ 48 ($3.02) | $5.80 | - 48% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | E£ 8,844 ($559) | $397 | + 41% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | E£ 1.50 ($0.09) | $0.19 | - 50% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | E£ 503 ($32) | $53 | - 40% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | E£ 41 ($2.61) | $8 | - 68% | |
| TOTAL | - 57% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 01, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Egypt is 57% cheaper than in United States
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