Cost of living in Egypt compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | - 67% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Egypt is 67% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Egypt | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | E£ 167 (AU$8) | AU$22 | - 63% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | E£ 115 (AU$5.58) | AU$14 | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | E£ 74 (AU$3.58) | AU$6 | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | E£ 25 (AU$1.23) | AU$1.84 | - 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | E£ 44 (AU$2.16) | AU$6 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | E£ 10 (AU$0.50) | AU$7 | - 93% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | E£ 59 (AU$2.89) | AU$9 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | E£ 30 (AU$1.43) | AU$4.74 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | E£ 9 (AU$0.43) | AU$3.59 | - 88% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | E£ 36 (AU$1.77) | AU$5.97 | - 70% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | E£ 282 (AU$14) | AU$20 | - 32% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | E£ 17 (AU$0.82) | AU$3.83 | - 79% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | E£ 9 (AU$0.42) | AU$2.78 | - 85% | |
| Housing | - 85% | |||
| Housing in Egypt is 85% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Egypt | Australia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | E£ 9,651 (AU$469) | AU$3,231 | - 85% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | E£ 4,565 (AU$222) | AU$2,354 | - 91% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | E£ 1,042 (AU$51) | AU$246 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | E£ 5,502 (AU$267) | AU$2,179 | - 88% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | E£ 3,106 (AU$151) | AU$1,669 | - 91% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | E£ 814 (AU$40) | AU$171 | - 77% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | E£ 204 (AU$10) | AU$73 | - 86% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | E£ 6,805 (AU$331) | AU$567 | - 42% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | E£ 3,753 (AU$182) | AU$274 | - 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | E£ 139 (AU$7) | AU$17 | - 59% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | E£ 99 (AU$4.83) | AU$38 | - 87% | |
| Clothes | - 36% | |||
| Clothes in Egypt is 36% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Egypt | Australia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | E£ 712 (AU$35) | AU$115 | - 70% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | E£ 1,528 (AU$74) | AU$88 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | E£ 1,946 (AU$95) | AU$168 | - 44% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | E£ 1,019 (AU$50) | AU$183 | - 73% | |
| Transportation | - 69% | |||
| Transportation in Egypt is 69% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Egypt | Australia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | E£ 738,184 (AU$35,857) | AU$34,364 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | E£ 10 (AU$0.47) | AU$1.97 | - 76% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | E£ 428 (AU$21) | AU$158 | - 87% | |
| Personal Care | - 66% | |||
| Personal Care in Egypt is 66% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Egypt | Australia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | E£ 36 (AU$1.73) | AU$9 | - 80% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | E£ 87 (AU$4.25) | AU$21 | - 80% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | E£ 299 (AU$15) | AU$75 | - 81% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | E£ 65 (AU$3.14) | AU$7 | - 53% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | E£ 69 (AU$3.34) | AU$4.93 | - 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | E£ 73 (AU$3.53) | AU$5.66 | - 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | E£ 30 (AU$1.45) | AU$4.10 | - 65% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | E£ 26 (AU$1.26) | AU$3.78 | - 67% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | E£ 81 (AU$3.95) | AU$33 | - 88% | |
| Entertainment | - 66% | |||
| Entertainment in Egypt is 66% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Egypt | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | E£ 368 (AU$18) | AU$64 | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | E£ 206 (AU$10) | AU$40 | - 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | E£ 698 (AU$34) | AU$249 | - 86% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | E£ 735 (AU$36) | AU$126 | - 72% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | E£ 136 (AU$7) | AU$21 | - 68% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | E£ 54 (AU$2.63) | AU$5.33 | - 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | E£ 71 (AU$3.47) | AU$10 | - 64% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | E£ 16,963 (AU$824) | AU$679 | + 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | E£ 2.55 (AU$0.12) | AU$0.44 | - 72% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | E£ 808 (AU$39) | AU$80 | - 51% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | E£ 49 (AU$2.39) | AU$41 | - 94% | |
| TOTAL | - 72% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Egypt is 72% cheaper than in Australia
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