Cost of living in Cairo, Egypt vs Esbjerg, Denmark
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Food | - 63% | |||
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Food in Cairo (Egypt) is 63% cheaper than in Esbjerg (Denmark) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | E£ 89 (kr35) | kr130 | - 73% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | E£ 81 (kr32) | kr73 | - 56% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | E£ 45 (kr18) | kr38 | - 53% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | E£ 17 (kr7) | kr8 | - 19% | |
12 eggs, large | E£ 19 (kr7) | kr28 | - 74% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | E£ 6 (kr2.53) | kr17 | - 85% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | E£ 36 (kr14) | kr51 | - 72% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | E£ 25 (kr10) | kr18 | - 47% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | E£ 8 (kr3.07) | kr11 | - 72% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | E£ 30 (kr12) | kr17 | - 30% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | E£ 173 (kr68) | kr71 | - 4% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | E£ 15 (kr6) | kr24 | - 75% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | E£ 7 (kr2.66) | kr12 | - 78% | |
Housing | - 71% | |||
Housing in Cairo (Egypt) is 71% cheaper than in Esbjerg (Denmark) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | E£ 9,915 (kr3,900) | kr9,260 | - 58% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | E£ 4,223 (kr1,661) | kr7,367 | - 77% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | E£ 771 (kr303) | kr1,461 | - 79% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | E£ 4,679 (kr1,841) | kr7,222 | - 75% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | E£ 3,030 (kr1,192) | kr5,309 | - 78% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | E£ 538 (kr211) | kr822 | - 74% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | E£ 125 (kr49) | kr228 | - 78% | |
40” flat screen tv | E£ 4,572 (kr1,798) | kr4,167 | - 57% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | E£ 2,055 (kr808) | kr716 | + 13% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | E£ 89 (kr35) | kr78 | - 55% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | E£ 50 (kr20) | kr139 | - 86% | |
Clothes | + 13% | |||
Clothes in Cairo (Egypt) is 13% more expensive than in Esbjerg (Denmark) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | E£ 1,035 (kr407) | kr686 | - 41% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | E£ 854 (kr336) | kr200 | + 68% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | E£ 2,364 (kr930) | kr802 | + 16% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | E£ 1,493 (kr587) | kr645 | - 9% | |
Transportation | - 60% | |||
Transportation in Cairo (Egypt) is 60% cheaper than in Esbjerg (Denmark) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | E£ 395,503 (kr155,576) | kr284,108 | - 45% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | E£ 8 (kr3.13) | kr10 | - 70% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | E£ 270 (kr106) | kr407 | - 74% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | E£ 50 (kr20) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 46% | |||
Personal Care in Cairo (Egypt) is 46% cheaper than in Esbjerg (Denmark) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | E£ 45 (kr18) | kr90 | - 80% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | E£ 66 (kr26) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | E£ 294 (kr116) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | E£ 82 (kr32) | kr47 | - 31% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | E£ 45 (kr18) | kr39 | - 54% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | E£ 42 (kr16) | kr29 | - 44% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | E£ 25 (kr10) | kr18 | - 46% | |
Tube of toothpaste | E£ 26 (kr10) | kr17 | - 42% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | E£ 97 (kr38) | kr200 | - 81% | |
Entertainment | - 46% | |||
Entertainment in Cairo (Egypt) is 46% cheaper than in Esbjerg (Denmark) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | E£ 458 (kr180) | kr535 | - 66% | |
2 tickets to the movies | E£ 180 (kr71) | kr200 | - 65% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | E£ 1,084 (kr426) | kr400 | + 7% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | E£ 527 (kr207) | kr666 | - 69% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | E£ 114 (kr45) | kr67 | - 33% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | E£ 38 (kr15) | kr28 | - 46% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | E£ 45 (kr18) | kr47 | - 62% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | E£ 9,792 (kr3,852) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | E£ 1.71 (kr0.67) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | E£ 541 (kr213) | kr211 | + 1% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | E£ 42 (kr17) | kr42 | - 60% | |
TOTAL | - 58% |

These prices were last updated on April 20, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require kr27,000 in Esbjerg you would need to make just about kr11,336 (E£ 28,817) in Cairo.
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