Cost of living in Egypt compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 57% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Egypt is 57% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | E£ 85 ($5.40) | $15 | - 64% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | E£ 77 ($4.90) | $8 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | E£ 44 ($2.80) | $4.26 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | E£ 17 ($1.08) | $0.88 | + 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | E£ 18 ($1.18) | $2.87 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | E£ 6 ($0.41) | $4.19 | - 90% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | E£ 36 ($2.29) | $6 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | E£ 24 ($1.56) | $3.44 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | E£ 7 ($0.48) | $1.76 | - 73% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | E£ 31 ($1.95) | $3.10 | - 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | E£ 177 ($11) | $14 | - 20% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | E£ 15 ($0.95) | $1.99 | - 52% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | E£ 6 ($0.39) | $2.18 | - 82% | |
| Housing | - 79% | |||
| Housing in Egypt is 79% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | E£ 7,788 ($497) | $2,194 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | E£ 3,362 ($215) | $1,580 | - 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | E£ 704 ($45) | $180 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | E£ 4,620 ($295) | $1,545 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | E£ 3,344 ($213) | $1,143 | - 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | E£ 501 ($32) | $113 | - 72% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | E£ 137 ($9) | $52 | - 83% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | E£ 4,538 ($290) | $271 | + 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | E£ 2,125 ($136) | $126 | + 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | E£ 96 ($6) | $11 | - 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | E£ 57 ($3.63) | $22 | - 84% | |
| Clothes | + 25% | |||
| Clothes in Egypt is 25% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | E£ 917 ($59) | $47 | + 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | E£ 848 ($54) | $42 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | E£ 2,121 ($135) | $86 | + 57% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | E£ 1,289 ($82) | $107 | - 23% | |
| Transportation | - 48% | |||
| Transportation in Egypt is 48% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | E£ 395,100 ($25,216) | $23,507 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | E£ 8 ($0.50) | $0.66 | - 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | E£ 318 ($20) | $74 | - 72% | |
| 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£ 35 ($2.23) | $7 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | E£ 61 ($3.88) | $16 | - 76% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | E£ 261 ($17) | $111 | - 85% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | E£ 131 ($8) | $7 | + 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | E£ 43 ($2.73) | $3.45 | - 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | E£ 36 ($2.30) | $4.84 | - 52% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | E£ 20 ($1.27) | $3.68 | - 65% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | E£ 18 ($1.16) | $1.82 | - 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | E£ 71 ($4.53) | $22 | - 79% | |
| Entertainment | - 47% | |||
| Entertainment in Egypt is 47% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | E£ 328 ($21) | $46 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | E£ 175 ($11) | $25 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | E£ 1,249 ($80) | $197 | - 60% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | E£ 406 ($26) | $78 | - 67% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | E£ 75 ($4.82) | $12 | - 61% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | E£ 38 ($2.44) | $4.93 | - 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | E£ 47 ($3.00) | $5.65 | - 47% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | E£ 9,759 ($623) | $425 | + 46% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | E£ 1.50 ($0.10) | $0.25 | - 61% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | E£ 466 ($30) | $49 | - 40% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | E£ 44 ($2.79) | $8 | - 67% | |
| TOTAL | - 59% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 06, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Egypt is 59% cheaper than in United States
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