Cost of living in Egypt compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 66% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Egypt is 66% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Egypt | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | E£ 215 ($7) | $19 | - 63% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | E£ 121 ($3.91) | $10 | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | E£ 93 ($3.00) | $5.95 | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | E£ 26 ($0.85) | $1.09 | - 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | E£ 50 ($1.61) | $4.92 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | E£ 12 ($0.38) | $4.81 | - 92% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | E£ 67 ($2.18) | $7 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | E£ 33 ($1.07) | $4.70 | - 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | E£ 10 ($0.33) | $2.55 | - 87% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | E£ 44 ($1.42) | $3.06 | - 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | E£ 338 ($11) | $16 | - 31% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | E£ 17 ($0.56) | $2.74 | - 80% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | E£ 10 ($0.33) | $3.08 | - 89% | |
| Housing | - 86% | |||
| Housing in Egypt is 86% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Egypt | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | E£ 12,207 ($395) | $3,012 | - 87% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | E£ 5,963 ($193) | $2,224 | - 91% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | E£ 1,207 ($39) | $219 | - 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | E£ 7,278 ($236) | $1,967 | - 88% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | E£ 4,450 ($144) | $1,475 | - 90% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | E£ 1,066 ($35) | $147 | - 77% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | E£ 215 ($7) | $64 | - 89% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | E£ 7,226 ($234) | $284 | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | E£ 4,091 ($132) | $132 | + 0% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | E£ 163 ($5.27) | $13 | - 61% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | E£ 87 ($2.83) | $30 | - 91% | |
| Clothes | - 17% | |||
| Clothes in Egypt is 17% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Egypt | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | E£ 575 ($19) | $54 | - 66% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | E£ 1,504 ($49) | $44 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | E£ 1,747 ($57) | $93 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | E£ 2,140 ($69) | $120 | - 42% | |
| Transportation | - 62% | |||
| Transportation in Egypt is 62% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Egypt | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | E£ 799,839 ($25,898) | $27,658 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | E£ 10 ($0.33) | $1.06 | - 69% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | E£ 524 ($17) | $83 | - 79% | |
| 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£ 39 ($1.26) | $8 | - 84% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | E£ 87 ($2.83) | $20 | - 86% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | E£ 322 ($10) | $137 | - 92% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | E£ 83 ($2.69) | $8 | - 67% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | E£ 70 ($2.28) | $4.91 | - 54% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | E£ 76 ($2.45) | $6 | - 60% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | E£ 26 ($0.85) | $4.81 | - 82% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | E£ 34 ($1.11) | $2.19 | - 50% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | E£ 110 ($3.56) | $27 | - 87% | |
| Entertainment | - 59% | |||
| Entertainment in Egypt is 59% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Egypt | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | E£ 415 ($13) | $55 | - 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | E£ 194 ($6) | $28 | - 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | E£ 961 ($31) | $196 | - 84% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | E£ 621 ($20) | $88 | - 77% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | E£ 128 ($4.14) | $14 | - 70% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | E£ 59 ($1.92) | $5.21 | - 63% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | E£ 83 ($2.68) | $6 | - 58% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | E£ 21,837 ($707) | $578 | + 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | E£ 3.67 ($0.12) | $0.20 | - 41% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | E£ 705 ($23) | $59 | - 61% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | E£ 50 ($1.62) | $10 | - 84% | |
| TOTAL | - 71% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 24,389 prices entered by 3,026 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 28, 2023.
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Cost of living in Egypt is 71% cheaper than in United States
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