- Cost of Living
- Egypt
- United States
- Comparison
Cost of living in Egypt compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 61% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Egypt is 61% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | E£ 142 ($8) | $14 | - 44% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | E£ 69 ($3.83) | $8 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | E£ 39 ($2.16) | $4.53 | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | E£ 14 ($0.80) | $0.89 | - 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | E£ 21 ($1.19) | $3.17 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | E£ 10 ($0.57) | $4.02 | - 86% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | E£ 32 ($1.77) | $6 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | E£ 25 ($1.37) | $3.34 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | E£ 7 ($0.38) | $1.60 | - 76% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | E£ 22 ($1.22) | $3.44 | - 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | E£ 146 ($8) | $15 | - 45% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | E£ 12 ($0.69) | $1.91 | - 64% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | E£ 5.81 ($0.32) | $2.14 | - 85% | |
| Housing | - 75% | |||
| Housing in Egypt is 75% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | E£ 8,190 ($457) | $2,042 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | E£ 5,267 ($294) | $1,578 | - 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | E£ 908 ($51) | $177 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | E£ 6,098 ($340) | $1,584 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | E£ 3,794 ($212) | $1,130 | - 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | E£ 610 ($34) | $121 | - 72% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | E£ 235 ($13) | $48 | - 73% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | E£ 6,021 ($336) | $334 | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | E£ 3,030 ($169) | $119 | + 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | E£ 102 ($5.68) | $11 | - 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | E£ 91 ($5.09) | $22 | - 77% | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in Egypt is 6% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | E£ 874 ($49) | $47 | + 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | E£ 761 ($42) | $45 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | E£ 1,831 ($102) | $85 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | E£ 1,123 ($63) | $115 | - 45% | |
| 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£ 444,807 ($24,834) | $22,351 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | E£ 6 ($0.34) | $0.77 | - 56% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | E£ 435 ($24) | $85 | - 71% | |
| Personal Care | - 66% | |||
| Personal Care in Egypt is 66% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | E£ 37 ($2.08) | $7 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | E£ 75 ($4.18) | $19 | - 77% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | E£ 351 ($20) | $111 | - 82% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | E£ 60 ($3.35) | $7 | - 51% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | E£ 49 ($2.75) | $3.50 | - 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | E£ 48 ($2.67) | $5.12 | - 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | E£ 25 ($1.41) | $3.47 | - 59% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | E£ 19 ($1.04) | $1.85 | - 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | E£ 70 ($3.91) | $21 | - 81% | |
| Entertainment | - 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Egypt is 44% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | E£ 320 ($18) | $45 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | E£ 133 ($7) | $25 | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | E£ 728 ($41) | $173 | - 76% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | E£ 524 ($29) | $79 | - 63% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | E£ 95 ($5.28) | $12 | - 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | E£ 42 ($2.32) | $4.87 | - 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | E£ 41 ($2.27) | $5.87 | - 61% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | E£ 9,559 ($534) | $424 | + 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | E£ 4.68 ($0.26) | $0.34 | - 22% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | E£ 787 ($44) | $54 | - 18% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | E£ 37 ($2.08) | $8 | - 74% | |
| TOTAL | - 59% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 13, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Egypt is 59% cheaper than in United States
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