Cost of living in Cairo, Egypt vs Etawah, India
Currency:
Food | + 1% | |||
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Food in Cairo (Egypt) is about the same as in Etawah (India) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | E£ 89 (₨425) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | E£ 81 (₨386) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | E£ 45 (₨215) | ₨34 | + 533% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | E£ 17 (₨82) | ₨50 | + 64% | |
12 eggs, large | E£ 19 (₨89) | ₨80 | + 11% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | E£ 6 (₨31) | ₨35 | - 13% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | E£ 36 (₨173) | ₨280 | - 38% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | E£ 25 (₨117) | ₨65 | + 80% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | E£ 8 (₨37) | ₨20 | + 86% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | E£ 30 (₨145) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | E£ 173 (₨823) | ₨2,200 | - 63% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | E£ 15 (₨73) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | E£ 7 (₨32) | - | - | |
Housing | + 5% | |||
Housing in Cairo (Egypt) is 5% more expensive than in Etawah (India) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | E£ 9,915 (₨47,121) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | E£ 4,223 (₨20,073) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | E£ 771 (₨3,664) | ₨4,000 | - 8% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | E£ 4,679 (₨22,240) | ₨9,000 | + 147% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | E£ 3,030 (₨14,403) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | E£ 538 (₨2,555) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | E£ 125 (₨596) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | E£ 4,572 (₨21,730) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | E£ 2,055 (₨9,765) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | E£ 89 (₨424) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | E£ 50 (₨239) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Cairo (Egypt) is about the same as in Etawah (India) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | E£ 1,035 (₨4,917) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | E£ 854 (₨4,060) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | E£ 2,364 (₨11,236) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | E£ 1,493 (₨7,096) | - | - | |
Transportation | ||||
Transportation in Cairo (Egypt) is about the same as in Etawah (India) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | E£ 395,503 (₨1,879,721) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | E£ 8 (₨38) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | E£ 270 (₨1,284) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | E£ 50 (₨237) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Cairo (Egypt) is about the same as in Etawah (India) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | E£ 45 (₨213) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | E£ 66 (₨313) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | E£ 294 (₨1,398) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | E£ 82 (₨391) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | E£ 45 (₨216) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | E£ 42 (₨199) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | E£ 25 (₨117) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | E£ 26 (₨122) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | E£ 97 (₨459) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 2% | |||
Entertainment in Cairo (Egypt) is about the same as in Etawah (India) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | E£ 458 (₨2,177) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | E£ 180 (₨856) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | E£ 1,084 (₨5,152) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | E£ 527 (₨2,505) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | E£ 114 (₨544) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | E£ 38 (₨182) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | E£ 45 (₨216) | ₨114 | + 90% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | E£ 9,792 (₨46,540) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | E£ 1.71 (₨8) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | E£ 541 (₨2,571) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | E£ 42 (₨202) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 3% |

These prices were last updated on April 17, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least ₨143,248 (E£ 30,140) in Cairo to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with ₨139,000 in Etawah.
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