Cost of living in Cairo (Egypt) is 22% cheaper than in Khartoum (Sudan)
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Food | - 35% | |||
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Food in Cairo (Egypt) is 35% cheaper than in Khartoum (Sudan) | ||||
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Cairo | Khartoum | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | E£ 274 (3,269 Pound) | 3,391 Pound | - 4% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | E£ 215 (2,574 Pound) | 3,659 Pound | - 30% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | E£ 118 (1,415 Pound) | 2,906 Pound | - 51% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | E£ 45 (540 Pound) | 620 Pound | - 13% | |
12 eggs, large | E£ 76 (910 Pound) | 1,144 Pound | - 20% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | E£ 17 (199 Pound) | 502 Pound | - 60% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | E£ 93 (1,113 Pound) | 1,967 Pound | - 43% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | E£ 71 (847 Pound) | 4,763 Pound | - 82% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | E£ 21 (256 Pound) | 782 Pound | - 67% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | E£ 58 (693 Pound) | 90 Pound | + 671% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | E£ 355 (4,245 Pound) | 2,096 Pound | + 103% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | E£ 36 (432 Pound) | 1,558 Pound | - 72% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | E£ 27 (328 Pound) | 495 Pound | - 34% | |
Housing | - 52% | |||
Housing in Cairo (Egypt) is 52% cheaper than in Khartoum (Sudan) | ||||
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Cairo | Khartoum | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | E£ 21,656 (258,688 Pound) | 648,995 Pound | - 60% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | E£ 13,857 (165,530 Pound) | 294,546 Pound | - 44% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | E£ 1,944 (23,225 Pound) | 22,930 Pound | + 1% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | E£ 12,355 (147,582 Pound) | 503,424 Pound | - 71% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | E£ 7,295 (87,139 Pound) | 216,695 Pound | - 60% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | E£ 1,125 (13,434 Pound) | 13,280 Pound | + 1% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | E£ 432 (5,165 Pound) | 8,325 Pound | - 38% | |
40” flat screen tv | E£ 13,806 (164,910 Pound) | 40,452 Pound | + 308% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | E£ 6,996 (83,564 Pound) | 30,681 Pound | + 172% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | E£ 224 (2,677 Pound) | 4,241 Pound | - 37% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | E£ 163 (1,945 Pound) | 2,126 Pound | - 9% | |
Clothes | + 63% | |||
Clothes in Cairo (Egypt) is 63% more expensive than in Khartoum (Sudan) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | E£ 1,949 (23,284 Pound) | 28,408 Pound | - 18% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | E£ 2,386 (28,496 Pound) | 1,724 Pound | + 1553% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | E£ 5,017 (59,928 Pound) | 54,510 Pound | + 10% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | E£ 2,788 (33,301 Pound) | 74,914 Pound | - 56% | |
Transportation | + 2% | |||
Transportation in Cairo (Egypt) is about the same as in Khartoum (Sudan) | ||||
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Cairo | Khartoum | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | E£ 1,784,120 (21,311,738 Pound) | 15,675,800 Pound | + 36% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | E£ 13 (159 Pound) | 781 Pound | - 80% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | E£ 534 (6,385 Pound) | 3,932 Pound | + 62% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | E£ 198 (2,367 Pound) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 35% | |||
Personal Care in Cairo (Egypt) is 35% more expensive than in Khartoum (Sudan) | ||||
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Cairo | Khartoum | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | E£ 63 (757 Pound) | 1,956 Pound | - 61% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | E£ 100 (1,200 Pound) | 466 Pound | + 158% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | E£ 547 (6,535 Pound) | 9,915 Pound | - 34% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | E£ 74 (879 Pound) | 374 Pound | + 135% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | E£ 134 (1,603 Pound) | 97 Pound | + 1545% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | E£ 116 (1,391 Pound) | 2,911 Pound | - 52% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | E£ 44 (526 Pound) | 93 Pound | + 465% | |
Tube of toothpaste | E£ 34 (410 Pound) | 97 Pound | + 324% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | E£ 180 (2,145 Pound) | 2,987 Pound | - 28% | |
Entertainment | - 7% | |||
Entertainment in Cairo (Egypt) is 7% cheaper than in Khartoum (Sudan) | ||||
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Cairo | Khartoum | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | E£ 826 (9,861 Pound) | 14,834 Pound | - 34% | |
2 tickets to the movies | E£ 319 (3,808 Pound) | 14,218 Pound | - 73% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | E£ 1,032 (12,331 Pound) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | E£ 1,003 (11,979 Pound) | 25,142 Pound | - 52% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | E£ 209 (2,502 Pound) | 595 Pound | + 320% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | E£ 77 (918 Pound) | 2,762 Pound | - 67% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | E£ 72 (857 Pound) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | E£ 21,603 (258,047 Pound) | 27,550 Pound | + 837% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | E£ 1.72 (21 Pound) | 10 Pound | + 106% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | E£ 988 (11,803 Pound) | 2,364 Pound | + 399% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | E£ 91 (1,089 Pound) | 363 Pound | + 200% | |
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TOTAL | - 22% |

These prices were last updated on February 08, 2025.
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