Cost of living in Cairo, Egypt vs Eskişehir Province, Turkey
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Food | + 90% | |||
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Food in Cairo (Egypt) is 90% more expensive than in Eskişehir Province (Turkey) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | E£ 89 (46TL) | 25TL | + 82% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | E£ 81 (42TL) | 18TL | + 132% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | E£ 45 (23TL) | 9TL | + 159% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | E£ 17 (9TL) | 2.68TL | + 232% | |
12 eggs, large | E£ 19 (10TL) | 9TL | + 12% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | E£ 6 (3.33TL) | 3.88TL | - 14% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | E£ 36 (19TL) | 12TL | + 56% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | E£ 25 (13TL) | 4.03TL | + 215% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | E£ 8 (4.04TL) | 2.06TL | + 96% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | E£ 30 (16TL) | 8TL | + 91% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | E£ 173 (90TL) | 61TL | + 47% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | E£ 15 (8TL) | 4.23TL | + 88% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | E£ 7 (3.49TL) | 1.78TL | + 96% | |
Housing | + 110% | |||
Housing in Cairo (Egypt) is 110% more expensive than in Eskişehir Province (Turkey) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | E£ 9,915 (5,124TL) | 1,365TL | + 275% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | E£ 4,223 (2,183TL) | 917TL | + 138% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | E£ 771 (398TL) | 302TL | + 32% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | E£ 4,679 (2,418TL) | 1,147TL | + 111% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | E£ 3,030 (1,566TL) | 600TL | + 161% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | E£ 538 (278TL) | 156TL | + 79% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | E£ 125 (65TL) | 61TL | + 6% | |
40” flat screen tv | E£ 4,572 (2,363TL) | 1,260TL | + 88% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | E£ 2,055 (1,062TL) | 455TL | + 134% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | E£ 89 (46TL) | 21TL | + 119% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | E£ 50 (26TL) | 25TL | + 3% | |
Clothes | + 307% | |||
Clothes in Cairo (Egypt) is 307% more expensive than in Eskişehir Province (Turkey) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | E£ 1,035 (535TL) | 150TL | + 256% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | E£ 854 (442TL) | 107TL | + 313% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | E£ 2,364 (1,222TL) | 289TL | + 323% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | E£ 1,493 (772TL) | 157TL | + 391% | |
Transportation | + 31% | |||
Transportation in Cairo (Egypt) is 31% more expensive than in Eskişehir Province (Turkey) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | E£ 395,503 (204,404TL) | 107,510TL | + 90% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | E£ 8 (4.11TL) | 5.42TL | - 24% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | E£ 270 (140TL) | 114TL | + 23% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | E£ 50 (26TL) | 49TL | - 48% | |
Personal Care | + 106% | |||
Personal Care in Cairo (Egypt) is 106% more expensive than in Eskişehir Province (Turkey) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | E£ 45 (23TL) | 8TL | + 176% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | E£ 66 (34TL) | 16TL | + 117% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | E£ 294 (152TL) | 84TL | + 80% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | E£ 82 (43TL) | 7TL | + 474% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | E£ 45 (23TL) | 12TL | + 94% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | E£ 42 (22TL) | 13TL | + 64% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | E£ 25 (13TL) | 5.17TL | + 145% | |
Tube of toothpaste | E£ 26 (13TL) | 11TL | + 21% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | E£ 97 (50TL) | 20TL | + 151% | |
Entertainment | + 170% | |||
Entertainment in Cairo (Egypt) is 170% more expensive than in Eskişehir Province (Turkey) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | E£ 458 (237TL) | 49TL | + 387% | |
2 tickets to the movies | E£ 180 (93TL) | 27TL | + 249% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | E£ 1,084 (560TL) | 120TL | + 367% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | E£ 527 (272TL) | 81TL | + 234% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | E£ 114 (59TL) | 18TL | + 230% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | E£ 38 (20TL) | 9TL | + 119% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | E£ 45 (23TL) | 13TL | + 79% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | E£ 9,792 (5,061TL) | 2,276TL | + 122% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | E£ 1.71 (0.89TL) | 0.50TL | + 77% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | E£ 541 (280TL) | 97TL | + 190% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | E£ 42 (22TL) | 13TL | + 68% | |
TOTAL | + 98% |

These prices were last updated on April 14, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least 8,100TL (E£ 15,673) in Cairo to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 4,100TL in Eskişehir Province.
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