Cost of living in Cairo (Egypt) is 51% cheaper than in New Orleans, Louisiana (United States)
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| Food | - 47% | |||
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| Food in Cairo (Egypt) is 47% cheaper than in New Orleans, Louisiana (United States) | ||||
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| Cairo | New Orleans, Louisiana | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | E£ 234 ($8) | $21 | - 65% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | E£ 153 ($4.93) | $9 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | E£ 154 ($4.97) | $4.60 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | E£ 30 ($0.95) | $1.06 | - 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | E£ 129 ($4.16) | $5.44 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | E£ 14 ($0.44) | $3.78 | - 88% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | E£ 171 ($5.52) | $9 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | E£ 70 ($2.27) | $3.63 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | E£ 28 ($0.92) | $1.60 | - 43% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | E£ 114 ($3.67) | $4.58 | - 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | E£ 280 ($9) | $15 | - 38% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | E£ 25 ($0.81) | $2.06 | - 61% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | E£ 24 ($0.78) | $2.39 | - 67% | |
| Housing | - 70% | |||
| Housing in Cairo (Egypt) is 70% cheaper than in New Orleans, Louisiana (United States) | ||||
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| Cairo | New Orleans, Louisiana | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | E£ 22,029 ($711) | $1,838 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | E£ 9,997 ($323) | $1,467 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | E£ 1,990 ($64) | $182 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | E£ 13,518 ($437) | $1,536 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | E£ 5,950 ($192) | $980 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | E£ 1,976 ($64) | $113 | - 44% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | E£ 234 ($8) | $52 | - 85% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | E£ 12,237 ($395) | $282 | + 40% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | E£ 5,276 ($170) | $112 | + 52% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | E£ 539 ($17) | $11 | + 62% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | E£ 73 ($2.36) | $37 | - 94% | |
| Clothes | + 33% | |||
| Clothes in Cairo (Egypt) is 33% more expensive than in New Orleans, Louisiana (United States) | ||||
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| Cairo | New Orleans, Louisiana | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | E£ 1,340 ($43) | $46 | - 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | E£ 1,945 ($63) | $39 | + 61% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | E£ 3,675 ($119) | $88 | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | E£ 3,375 ($109) | $122 | - 11% | |
| Transportation | - 55% | |||
| Transportation in Cairo (Egypt) is 55% cheaper than in New Orleans, Louisiana (United States) | ||||
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| Cairo | New Orleans, Louisiana | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | E£ 684,630 ($22,109) | $22,882 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | E£ 11 ($0.36) | $0.90 | - 60% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | E£ 430 ($14) | $50 | - 72% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | E£ 313 ($10) | $19 | - 47% | |
| Personal Care | - 57% | |||
| Personal Care in Cairo (Egypt) is 57% cheaper than in New Orleans, Louisiana (United States) | ||||
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| Cairo | New Orleans, Louisiana | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | E£ 67 ($2.16) | $7 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | E£ 117 ($3.76) | $12 | - 67% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | E£ 432 ($14) | $128 | - 89% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | E£ 88 ($2.84) | $6 | - 56% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | E£ 139 ($4.50) | $3.93 | + 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | E£ 135 ($4.34) | $5.29 | - 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | E£ 50 ($1.63) | $4.41 | - 63% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | E£ 59 ($1.90) | $1.84 | + 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | E£ 245 ($8) | $28 | - 71% | |
| Entertainment | - 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Cairo (Egypt) is 30% cheaper than in New Orleans, Louisiana (United States) | ||||
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| Cairo | New Orleans, Louisiana | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | E£ 691 ($22) | $43 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | E£ 388 ($13) | $25 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | E£ 1,266 ($41) | $194 | - 79% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | E£ 2,734 ($88) | $91 | - 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | E£ 200 ($6) | $13 | - 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | E£ 92 ($2.97) | $4.66 | - 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | E£ 101 ($3.25) | $4.52 | - 28% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | E£ 17,483 ($565) | $529 | + 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | E£ 2.12 ($0.07) | $0.16 | - 56% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | E£ 2,473 ($80) | $74 | + 8% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | E£ 65 ($2.11) | $9 | - 77% | |
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TOTAL | - 51% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,741 prices entered by 162 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 30, 2023.
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