Cost of living in Luxor, Egypt vs Seoul, South Korea
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| Food | - 73% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Luxor (Egypt) is 73% cheaper than in Seoul (South Korea) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | E£ 47 (₩3,294) | ₩9,243 | - 64% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | E£ 40 (₩2,807) | ₩6,560 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | E£ 29 (₩2,017) | ₩5,477 | - 63% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | E£ 12 (₩852) | ₩2,331 | - 63% | |
| 12 eggs, large | E£ 17 (₩1,164) | ₩4,174 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | E£ 8 (₩591) | ₩6,265 | - 91% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | E£ 26 (₩1,827) | ₩12,999 | - 86% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | E£ 25 (₩1,756) | ₩6,773 | - 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | E£ 6 (₩446) | ₩4,083 | - 89% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | E£ 30 (₩2,082) | ₩2,397 | - 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | E£ 93 (₩6,535) | ₩25,826 | - 75% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | E£ 8 (₩578) | ₩2,646 | - 78% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | E£ 5.00 (₩351) | ₩3,410 | - 90% | |
| Housing | - 64% | |||
| Housing in Luxor (Egypt) is 64% cheaper than in Seoul (South Korea) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | E£ 17,290 (₩1,214,790) | ₩2,053,430 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | E£ 3,000 (₩210,774) | ₩1,375,620 | - 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | E£ 300 (₩21,077) | ₩298,484 | - 93% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | E£ 800 (₩56,206) | ₩1,285,910 | - 96% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | ₩755,496 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | E£ 200 (₩14,052) | ₩109,270 | - 87% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | E£ 140 (₩9,836) | ₩30,092 | - 67% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | E£ 3,101 (₩217,903) | ₩362,068 | - 40% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | E£ 1,080 (₩75,892) | ₩104,479 | - 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | E£ 120 (₩8,431) | ₩9,942 | - 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | E£ 20 (₩1,405) | ₩12,811 | - 89% | |
| Clothes | - 66% | |||
| Clothes in Luxor (Egypt) is 66% cheaper than in Seoul (South Korea) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | E£ 200 (₩14,052) | ₩72,873 | - 81% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | E£ 400 (₩28,103) | ₩55,608 | - 49% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | E£ 250 (₩17,599) | ₩105,719 | - 83% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | E£ 200 (₩14,052) | ₩168,969 | - 92% | |
| Transportation | - 31% | |||
| Transportation in Luxor (Egypt) is 31% cheaper than in Seoul (South Korea) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | E£ 262,224 (₩18,423,350) | ₩29,775,700 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | E£ 4.09 (₩287) | ₩1,456 | - 80% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₩77,007 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | ₩14,747 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 79% | |||
| Personal Care in Luxor (Egypt) is 79% cheaper than in Seoul (South Korea) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | E£ 30 (₩2,108) | ₩6,804 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | E£ 50 (₩3,513) | ₩6,501 | - 46% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | E£ 50 (₩3,513) | ₩28,310 | - 88% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | E£ 25 (₩1,756) | ₩16,300 | - 89% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | E£ 20 (₩1,406) | ₩8,888 | - 84% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | E£ 27 (₩1,897) | ₩8,606 | - 78% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | E£ 12 (₩843) | ₩2,941 | - 71% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | E£ 7 (₩492) | ₩2,602 | - 81% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | E£ 40 (₩2,810) | ₩16,329 | - 83% | |
| Entertainment | - 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Luxor (Egypt) is 50% cheaper than in Seoul (South Korea) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | E£ 150 (₩10,539) | ₩31,888 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | E£ 60 (₩4,215) | ₩21,367 | - 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₩177,731 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | E£ 200 (₩14,052) | ₩63,605 | - 78% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | E£ 152 (₩10,671) | ₩11,421 | - 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | E£ 40 (₩2,809) | ₩4,689 | - 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | E£ 32 (₩2,283) | ₩5,102 | - 55% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₩595,350 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₩157 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | E£ 50 (₩3,513) | ₩65,757 | - 95% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | E£ 34 (₩2,361) | ₩4,586 | - 49% | |
| TOTAL | - 60% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 347 prices entered by 84 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 18, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require ₩6,300,000 in Seoul you would need to make just about ₩2,534,169 (E£ 36,069) in Luxor.
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