Cost of living in Egypt compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 64% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Egypt is 64% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Egypt | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | E£ 118 ($6) | $17 | - 63% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | E£ 93 ($5.08) | $9 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | E£ 45 ($2.47) | $5.06 | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | E£ 16 ($0.87) | $0.99 | - 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | E£ 25 ($1.36) | $3.35 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | E£ 9 ($0.48) | $4.43 | - 89% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | E£ 38 ($2.10) | $7 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | E£ 24 ($1.34) | $3.91 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | E£ 8 ($0.41) | $1.94 | - 79% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | E£ 26 ($1.45) | $3.28 | - 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | E£ 153 ($8) | $16 | - 47% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | E£ 16 ($0.87) | $2.26 | - 61% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | E£ 8 ($0.43) | $2.46 | - 83% | |
| Housing | - 82% | |||
| Housing in Egypt is 82% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Egypt | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | E£ 8,102 ($443) | $2,515 | - 82% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | E£ 4,589 ($251) | $1,957 | - 87% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | E£ 910 ($50) | $204 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | E£ 4,547 ($249) | $1,778 | - 86% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | E£ 2,508 ($137) | $1,342 | - 90% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | E£ 592 ($32) | $139 | - 77% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | E£ 239 ($13) | $56 | - 77% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | E£ 4,780 ($261) | $297 | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | E£ 2,519 ($138) | $135 | + 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | E£ 133 ($7) | $12 | - 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | E£ 44 ($2.42) | $26 | - 91% | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Egypt is 5% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Egypt | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | E£ 1,064 ($58) | $51 | + 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | E£ 979 ($53) | $46 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | E£ 1,833 ($100) | $92 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | E£ 1,113 ($61) | $120 | - 49% | |
| Transportation | - 64% | |||
| Transportation in Egypt is 64% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Egypt | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | E£ 420,829 ($23,001) | $25,474 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | E£ 8 ($0.46) | $1.06 | - 57% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | E£ 187 ($10) | $77 | - 87% | |
| Personal Care | - 76% | |||
| Personal Care in Egypt is 76% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Egypt | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | E£ 25 ($1.37) | $7 | - 82% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | E£ 85 ($4.66) | $19 | - 76% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | E£ 285 ($16) | $125 | - 88% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | E£ 48 ($2.62) | $7 | - 65% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | E£ 29 ($1.57) | $4.17 | - 62% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | E£ 46 ($2.51) | $5.50 | - 54% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | E£ 17 ($0.92) | $4.18 | - 78% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | E£ 27 ($1.48) | $2.05 | - 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | E£ 70 ($3.82) | $25 | - 85% | |
| Entertainment | - 53% | |||
| Entertainment in Egypt is 53% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Egypt | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | E£ 336 ($18) | $49 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | E£ 175 ($10) | $27 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | E£ 2,837 ($155) | $196 | - 21% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | E£ 457 ($25) | $83 | - 70% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | E£ 193 ($11) | $13 | - 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | E£ 35 ($1.89) | $5.19 | - 64% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | E£ 47 ($2.55) | $6 | - 59% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | $499 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | E£ 0.84 ($0.05) | $0.17 | - 72% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | E£ 434 ($24) | $53 | - 55% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | E£ 46 ($2.54) | $9 | - 72% | |
| TOTAL | - 68% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 18, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Egypt is 68% cheaper than in United States
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