Cost of living in Cairo (Egypt) is 68% cheaper than in Warsaw (Poland)
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Food | - 65% | |||
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Food in Cairo (Egypt) is 65% cheaper than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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Cairo | Warsaw | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | E£ 272 (22 zł) | 61 zł | - 63% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | E£ 215 (18 zł) | 44 zł | - 60% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | E£ 119 (10 zł) | 30 zł | - 67% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | E£ 45 (3.74 zł) | 6 zł | - 42% | |
12 eggs, large | E£ 74 (6 zł) | 22 zł | - 73% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | E£ 17 (1.41 zł) | 20 zł | - 93% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | E£ 93 (8 zł) | 33 zł | - 76% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | E£ 72 (5.94 zł) | 7 zł | - 12% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | E£ 21 (1.77 zł) | 5.54 zł | - 68% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | E£ 58 (4.80 zł) | 6 zł | - 22% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | E£ 355 (29 zł) | 70 zł | - 58% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | E£ 37 (3.03 zł) | 12 zł | - 75% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | E£ 27 (2.27 zł) | 8 zł | - 70% | |
Housing | - 83% | |||
Housing in Cairo (Egypt) is 83% cheaper than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | E£ 21,230 (1,755 zł) | 10,698 zł | - 84% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | E£ 14,106 (1,166 zł) | 7,781 zł | - 85% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | E£ 2,010 (166 zł) | 1,650 zł | - 90% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | E£ 12,355 (1,021 zł) | 5,756 zł | - 82% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | E£ 7,295 (603 zł) | 4,684 zł | - 87% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | E£ 1,125 (93 zł) | 1,164 zł | - 92% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | E£ 433 (36 zł) | 87 zł | - 59% | |
40” flat screen tv | E£ 13,806 (1,141 zł) | 2,210 zł | - 48% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | E£ 6,996 (578 zł) | 831 zł | - 30% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | E£ 224 (19 zł) | 63 zł | - 71% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | E£ 254 (21 zł) | 125 zł | - 83% | |
Clothes | - 24% | |||
Clothes in Cairo (Egypt) is 24% cheaper than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | E£ 1,949 (161 zł) | 405 zł | - 60% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | E£ 2,386 (197 zł) | 184 zł | + 7% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | E£ 5,017 (415 zł) | 416 zł | - 0% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | E£ 2,788 (230 zł) | 606 zł | - 62% | |
Transportation | - 56% | |||
Transportation in Cairo (Egypt) is 56% cheaper than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | E£ 1,785,150 (147,540 zł) | 144,634 zł | + 2% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | E£ 13 (1.08 zł) | 7 zł | - 85% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | E£ 534 (44 zł) | 187 zł | - 76% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | E£ 202 (17 zł) | 35 zł | - 53% | |
Personal Care | - 78% | |||
Personal Care in Cairo (Egypt) is 78% cheaper than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | E£ 63 (5.23 zł) | 44 zł | - 88% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | E£ 100 (8 zł) | 90 zł | - 91% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | E£ 547 (45 zł) | 350 zł | - 87% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | E£ 74 (6 zł) | 30 zł | - 80% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | E£ 134 (11 zł) | 28 zł | - 60% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | E£ 116 (10 zł) | 17 zł | - 45% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | E£ 48 (3.93 zł) | 17 zł | - 77% | |
Tube of toothpaste | E£ 34 (2.84 zł) | 15 zł | - 81% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | E£ 192 (16 zł) | 130 zł | - 88% | |
Entertainment | - 62% | |||
Entertainment in Cairo (Egypt) is 62% cheaper than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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Cairo | Warsaw | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | E£ 826 (68 zł) | 200 zł | - 66% | |
2 tickets to the movies | E£ 314 (26 zł) | 74 zł | - 65% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | E£ 1,032 (85 zł) | 483 zł | - 82% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | E£ 1,003 (83 zł) | 266 zł | - 69% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | E£ 209 (17 zł) | 54 zł | - 68% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | E£ 76 (6 zł) | 19 zł | - 67% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | E£ 72 (5.93 zł) | 27 zł | - 78% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | E£ 21,603 (1,785 zł) | 2,852 zł | - 37% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | E£ 6 (0.50 zł) | 1.12 zł | - 55% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | E£ 988 (82 zł) | 216 zł | - 62% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | E£ 88 (7 zł) | 24 zł | - 70% | |
TOTAL | - 68% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,094 prices entered by 161 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 05, 2024.
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