Cost of living in Cairo, Egypt vs Elazığ, Turkey
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Food | + 142% | |||
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Food in Cairo (Egypt) is 142% more expensive than in Elazığ (Turkey) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | E£ 89 (46TL) | 10TL | + 365% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | E£ 81 (42TL) | 14TL | + 209% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | E£ 45 (24TL) | 12TL | + 104% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | E£ 17 (9TL) | 4.62TL | + 94% | |
12 eggs, large | E£ 19 (10TL) | 13TL | - 24% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | E£ 6 (3.35TL) | 3.00TL | + 12% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | E£ 36 (19TL) | 10TL | + 98% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | E£ 25 (13TL) | 2.65TL | + 381% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | E£ 8 (4.06TL) | 2.71TL | + 50% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | E£ 30 (16TL) | 8TL | + 107% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | E£ 173 (90TL) | 12TL | + 680% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | E£ 15 (8TL) | 2.73TL | + 193% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | E£ 7 (3.51TL) | 1.39TL | + 153% | |
Housing | + 22% | |||
Housing in Cairo (Egypt) is 22% more expensive than in Elazığ (Turkey) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | E£ 9,915 (5,154TL) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | E£ 4,223 (2,195TL) | 300TL | + 632% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | E£ 771 (401TL) | 72TL | + 459% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | E£ 4,679 (2,432TL) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | E£ 3,030 (1,575TL) | 272TL | + 480% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | E£ 538 (279TL) | 146TL | + 92% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | E£ 125 (65TL) | 59TL | + 11% | |
40” flat screen tv | E£ 4,572 (2,377TL) | 1,291TL | + 84% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | E£ 2,055 (1,068TL) | 187TL | + 472% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | E£ 89 (46TL) | 15TL | + 204% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | E£ 50 (26TL) | 6TL | + 308% | |
Clothes | + 576% | |||
Clothes in Cairo (Egypt) is 576% more expensive than in Elazığ (Turkey) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | E£ 1,035 (538TL) | 90TL | + 500% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | E£ 854 (444TL) | 59TL | + 656% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | E£ 2,364 (1,229TL) | 187TL | + 558% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | E£ 1,493 (776TL) | 158TL | + 391% | |
Transportation | + 57% | |||
Transportation in Cairo (Egypt) is 57% more expensive than in Elazığ (Turkey) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | E£ 395,503 (205,585TL) | 90,000TL | + 128% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | E£ 8 (4.13TL) | 5.78TL | - 28% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | E£ 270 (140TL) | 75TL | + 87% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | E£ 50 (26TL) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 127% | |||
Personal Care in Cairo (Egypt) is 127% more expensive than in Elazığ (Turkey) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | E£ 45 (23TL) | 13TL | + 77% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | E£ 66 (34TL) | 16TL | + 117% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | E£ 294 (153TL) | 50TL | + 206% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | E£ 82 (43TL) | 8TL | + 417% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | E£ 45 (24TL) | 13TL | + 80% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | E£ 42 (22TL) | 9TL | + 151% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | E£ 25 (13TL) | 5.25TL | + 143% | |
Tube of toothpaste | E£ 26 (13TL) | 7TL | + 91% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | E£ 97 (50TL) | 16TL | + 204% | |
Entertainment | + 198% | |||
Entertainment in Cairo (Egypt) is 198% more expensive than in Elazığ (Turkey) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | E£ 458 (238TL) | 54TL | + 338% | |
2 tickets to the movies | E£ 180 (94TL) | 24TL | + 284% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | E£ 1,084 (563TL) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | E£ 527 (274TL) | 83TL | + 231% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | E£ 114 (59TL) | 20TL | + 203% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | E£ 38 (20TL) | 12TL | + 63% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | E£ 45 (24TL) | 8TL | + 199% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | E£ 9,792 (5,090TL) | 650TL | + 683% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | E£ 1.71 (0.89TL) | 0.37TL | + 141% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | E£ 541 (281TL) | 144TL | + 95% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | E£ 42 (22TL) | 12TL | + 88% | |
TOTAL | + 85% |

These prices were last updated on April 13, 2021.
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Cost of living in Cairo (Egypt) is 85% more expensive than in Elazığ (Turkey)
For example, you would need at least 25,965TL (E£ 49,952) in Cairo to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 14,000TL in Elazığ.
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