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Cost of living in Egypt compared to United States
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| Food | - 60% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Egypt is 60% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | E£ 130 ($8) | $14 | - 46% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | E£ 70 ($4.06) | $8 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | E£ 39 ($2.27) | $4.42 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | E£ 15 ($0.86) | $0.87 | - 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | E£ 21 ($1.24) | $3.19 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | E£ 10 ($0.56) | $3.96 | - 86% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | E£ 31 ($1.78) | $6 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | E£ 25 ($1.44) | $3.35 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | E£ 8 ($0.45) | $1.59 | - 71% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | E£ 23 ($1.32) | $3.62 | - 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | E£ 161 ($9) | $15 | - 36% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | E£ 13 ($0.75) | $1.92 | - 61% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | E£ 5.47 ($0.32) | $2.15 | - 85% | |
| Housing | - 74% | |||
| Housing in Egypt is 74% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | E£ 8,316 ($484) | $2,049 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | E£ 4,892 ($285) | $1,541 | - 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | E£ 763 ($44) | $178 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | E£ 6,256 ($364) | $1,513 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | E£ 4,018 ($234) | $1,090 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | E£ 594 ($35) | $117 | - 71% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | E£ 218 ($13) | $48 | - 74% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | E£ 5,901 ($343) | $322 | + 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | E£ 3,116 ($181) | $120 | + 51% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | E£ 96 ($5.56) | $11 | - 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | E£ 88 ($5.14) | $22 | - 76% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Egypt is 6% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | E£ 884 ($51) | $47 | + 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | E£ 841 ($49) | $44 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | E£ 1,956 ($114) | $86 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | E£ 933 ($54) | $113 | - 52% | |
| Transportation | - 40% | |||
| Transportation in Egypt is 40% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | E£ 428,575 ($24,943) | $22,223 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | E£ 7 ($0.39) | $0.78 | - 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | E£ 636 ($37) | $85 | - 56% | |
| Personal Care | - 64% | |||
| Personal Care in Egypt is 64% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | E£ 41 ($2.40) | $7 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | E£ 72 ($4.20) | $18 | - 77% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | E£ 290 ($17) | $110 | - 85% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | E£ 47 ($2.75) | $7 | - 60% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | E£ 49 ($2.84) | $3.42 | - 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | E£ 49 ($2.85) | $5.04 | - 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | E£ 25 ($1.47) | $3.45 | - 57% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | E£ 22 ($1.26) | $1.82 | - 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | E£ 76 ($4.43) | $20 | - 78% | |
| Entertainment | - 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Egypt is 45% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | E£ 350 ($20) | $45 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | E£ 128 ($7) | $25 | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | E£ 798 ($46) | $172 | - 73% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | E£ 581 ($34) | $78 | - 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | E£ 75 ($4.34) | $12 | - 62% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | E£ 40 ($2.32) | $4.92 | - 53% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | E£ 43 ($2.50) | $5.91 | - 58% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | E£ 9,712 ($565) | $419 | + 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | E£ 1.89 ($0.11) | $0.26 | - 57% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | E£ 796 ($46) | $50 | - 8% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | E£ 39 ($2.25) | $8 | - 71% | |
| TOTAL | - 56% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 23, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Egypt is 56% cheaper than in United States
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