Cost of living in Egypt compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | - 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Egypt is 54% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | E£ 105 (AU$9) | AU$18 | - 50% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | E£ 77 (AU$7) | AU$12 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | E£ 44 (AU$3.84) | AU$5.86 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | E£ 17 (AU$1.45) | AU$1.38 | + 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | E£ 20 (AU$1.69) | AU$5.52 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | E£ 7 (AU$0.60) | AU$5.01 | - 88% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | E£ 44 (AU$3.77) | AU$8 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | E£ 25 (AU$2.16) | AU$4.47 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | E£ 8 (AU$0.65) | AU$3.31 | - 80% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | E£ 29 (AU$2.55) | AU$5.39 | - 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | E£ 177 (AU$15) | AU$20 | - 22% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | E£ 15 (AU$1.29) | AU$2.93 | - 56% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | E£ 7 (AU$0.61) | AU$2.08 | - 71% | |
| Housing | - 74% | |||
| Housing in Egypt is 74% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | E£ 9,635 (AU$834) | AU$2,544 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | E£ 4,581 (AU$396) | AU$1,892 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | E£ 737 (AU$64) | AU$294 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | E£ 5,440 (AU$471) | AU$1,942 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | E£ 3,360 (AU$291) | AU$1,453 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | E£ 501 (AU$43) | AU$173 | - 75% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | E£ 166 (AU$14) | AU$60 | - 76% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | E£ 4,544 (AU$393) | AU$475 | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | E£ 2,125 (AU$184) | AU$246 | - 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | E£ 101 (AU$9) | AU$12 | - 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | E£ 35 (AU$3.04) | AU$31 | - 90% | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in Egypt is 8% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | E£ 951 (AU$82) | AU$107 | - 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | E£ 784 (AU$68) | AU$73 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | E£ 2,107 (AU$182) | AU$150 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | E£ 1,289 (AU$112) | AU$142 | - 21% | |
| Transportation | - 61% | |||
| Transportation in Egypt is 61% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | E£ 395,100 (AU$34,189) | AU$27,628 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | E£ 8 (AU$0.69) | AU$1.43 | - 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | E£ 309 (AU$27) | AU$145 | - 82% | |
| Personal Care | - 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Egypt is 46% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | E£ 46 (AU$3.95) | AU$8 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | E£ 62 (AU$5.34) | AU$17 | - 69% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | E£ 243 (AU$21) | AU$70 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | E£ 131 (AU$11) | AU$7 | + 68% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | E£ 44 (AU$3.84) | AU$4.59 | - 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | E£ 45 (AU$3.85) | AU$5.99 | - 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | E£ 24 (AU$2.09) | AU$3.63 | - 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | E£ 27 (AU$2.32) | AU$3.34 | - 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | E£ 69 (AU$5.99) | AU$29 | - 79% | |
| Entertainment | - 54% | |||
| Entertainment in Egypt is 54% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | E£ 328 (AU$28) | AU$57 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | E£ 177 (AU$15) | AU$35 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | E£ 1,178 (AU$102) | AU$208 | - 51% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | E£ 545 (AU$47) | AU$93 | - 49% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | E£ 75 (AU$7) | AU$17 | - 62% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | E£ 36 (AU$3.15) | AU$4.62 | - 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | E£ 68 (AU$5.87) | AU$9 | - 37% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | E£ 9,759 (AU$844) | AU$650 | + 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | E£ 1.14 (AU$0.10) | AU$0.56 | - 82% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | E£ 435 (AU$38) | AU$68 | - 45% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | E£ 42 (AU$3.63) | AU$35 | - 90% | |
| TOTAL | - 60% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 24, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 5,310 prices entered by 653 different people.
Cost of living in Egypt is 60% cheaper than in Australia
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