Cost of living in Cairo (Egypt) is 23% more expensive than in Tunis (Tunisia)
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| Food | + 59% | |||
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| Food in Cairo (Egypt) is 59% more expensive than in Tunis (Tunisia) | ||||
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| Cairo | Tunis | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | E£ 234 (24 Dinar) | 19 Dinar | + 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | E£ 153 (16 Dinar) | 18 Dinar | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | E£ 154 (16 Dinar) | 8 Dinar | + 103% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | E£ 30 (3.030 Dinar) | 1.659 Dinar | + 83% | |
| 12 eggs, large | E£ 129 (13 Dinar) | 4.059 Dinar | + 225% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | E£ 14 (1.408 Dinar) | 1.926 Dinar | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | E£ 171 (18 Dinar) | 5.494 Dinar | + 219% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | E£ 70 (7 Dinar) | 5.960 Dinar | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | E£ 28 (2.917 Dinar) | 2.693 Dinar | + 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | E£ 114 (12 Dinar) | 3.212 Dinar | + 262% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | E£ 280 (29 Dinar) | 27 Dinar | + 6% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | E£ 25 (2.572 Dinar) | 3.004 Dinar | - 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | E£ 24 (2.474 Dinar) | 0.618 Dinar | + 300% | |
| Housing | + 10% | |||
| Housing in Cairo (Egypt) is 10% more expensive than in Tunis (Tunisia) | ||||
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| Cairo | Tunis | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | E£ 22,029 (2,259 Dinar) | 1,478 Dinar | + 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | E£ 9,997 (1,025 Dinar) | 945 Dinar | + 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | E£ 1,990 (204 Dinar) | 197 Dinar | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | E£ 13,518 (1,386 Dinar) | 1,252 Dinar | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | E£ 5,950 (610 Dinar) | 755 Dinar | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | E£ 1,976 (203 Dinar) | 525 Dinar | - 61% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | E£ 234 (24 Dinar) | 30 Dinar | - 20% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | E£ 12,237 (1,255 Dinar) | 945 Dinar | + 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | E£ 5,276 (541 Dinar) | 429 Dinar | + 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | E£ 539 (55 Dinar) | 19 Dinar | + 190% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | E£ 73 (7 Dinar) | 9 Dinar | - 19% | |
| Clothes | + 27% | |||
| Clothes in Cairo (Egypt) is 27% more expensive than in Tunis (Tunisia) | ||||
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| Cairo | Tunis | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | E£ 1,340 (137 Dinar) | 145 Dinar | - 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | E£ 1,945 (199 Dinar) | 149 Dinar | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | E£ 3,675 (377 Dinar) | 302 Dinar | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | E£ 3,375 (346 Dinar) | 229 Dinar | + 51% | |
| Transportation | - 14% | |||
| Transportation in Cairo (Egypt) is 14% cheaper than in Tunis (Tunisia) | ||||
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| Cairo | Tunis | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | E£ 684,630 (70,207 Dinar) | 80,038 Dinar | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | E£ 11 (1.152 Dinar) | 2.376 Dinar | - 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | E£ 430 (44 Dinar) | 49 Dinar | - 10% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | E£ 313 (32 Dinar) | 19 Dinar | + 65% | |
| Personal Care | + 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Cairo (Egypt) is 34% more expensive than in Tunis (Tunisia) | ||||
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| Cairo | Tunis | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | E£ 67 (7 Dinar) | 4.950 Dinar | + 39% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | E£ 117 (12 Dinar) | 12 Dinar | - 2% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | E£ 432 (44 Dinar) | 57 Dinar | - 22% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | E£ 88 (9 Dinar) | 7 Dinar | + 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | E£ 139 (14 Dinar) | 9 Dinar | + 65% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | E£ 135 (14 Dinar) | 10 Dinar | + 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | E£ 50 (5.160 Dinar) | 4.576 Dinar | + 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | E£ 59 (6 Dinar) | 3.468 Dinar | + 74% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | E£ 245 (25 Dinar) | 11 Dinar | + 124% | |
| Entertainment | + 51% | |||
| Entertainment in Cairo (Egypt) is 51% more expensive than in Tunis (Tunisia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Cairo | Tunis | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | E£ 691 (71 Dinar) | 94 Dinar | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | E£ 388 (40 Dinar) | 24 Dinar | + 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | E£ 1,266 (130 Dinar) | 76 Dinar | + 70% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | E£ 2,734 (280 Dinar) | 82 Dinar | + 244% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | E£ 200 (21 Dinar) | 11 Dinar | + 85% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | E£ 92 (9 Dinar) | 4.106 Dinar | + 130% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | E£ 101 (10 Dinar) | 7 Dinar | + 58% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | E£ 17,483 (1,793 Dinar) | 1,607 Dinar | + 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | E£ 2.12 (0.217 Dinar) | 0.244 Dinar | - 11% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | E£ 2,473 (254 Dinar) | 116 Dinar | + 119% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | E£ 65 (7 Dinar) | 10 Dinar | - 35% | |
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TOTAL | + 23% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,803 prices entered by 170 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 30, 2023.
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