Cost of living in Egypt compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | - 60% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Egypt is 60% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | E£ 85 (AU$7) | AU$18 | - 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | E£ 77 (AU$6) | AU$12 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | E£ 44 (AU$3.62) | AU$5.88 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | E£ 17 (AU$1.39) | AU$1.48 | - 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | E£ 18 (AU$1.53) | AU$5.66 | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | E£ 6 (AU$0.52) | AU$4.86 | - 89% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | E£ 36 (AU$2.96) | AU$7 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | E£ 24 (AU$2.02) | AU$4.72 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | E£ 7 (AU$0.61) | AU$3.11 | - 80% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | E£ 31 (AU$2.52) | AU$5.33 | - 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | E£ 177 (AU$15) | AU$18 | - 19% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | E£ 15 (AU$1.23) | AU$2.90 | - 58% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | E£ 6 (AU$0.50) | AU$2.54 | - 80% | |
| Housing | - 79% | |||
| Housing in Egypt is 79% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | E£ 7,788 (AU$643) | AU$3,133 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | E£ 3,362 (AU$277) | AU$2,139 | - 87% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | E£ 704 (AU$58) | AU$207 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | E£ 4,620 (AU$381) | AU$1,994 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | E£ 3,344 (AU$276) | AU$1,485 | - 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | E£ 501 (AU$41) | AU$178 | - 77% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | E£ 137 (AU$11) | AU$58 | - 80% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | E£ 4,538 (AU$374) | AU$467 | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | E£ 2,125 (AU$175) | AU$239 | - 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | E£ 96 (AU$8) | AU$12 | - 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | E£ 57 (AU$4.69) | AU$32 | - 85% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Egypt is about the same as in Australia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | E£ 917 (AU$76) | AU$101 | - 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | E£ 848 (AU$70) | AU$65 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | E£ 2,121 (AU$175) | AU$136 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | E£ 1,289 (AU$106) | AU$141 | - 24% | |
| Transportation | - 64% | |||
| Transportation in Egypt is 64% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | E£ 395,100 (AU$32,596) | AU$28,166 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | E£ 8 (AU$0.65) | AU$1.37 | - 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | E£ 318 (AU$26) | AU$159 | - 83% | |
| Personal Care | - 53% | |||
| Personal Care in Egypt is 53% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | E£ 35 (AU$2.88) | AU$9 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | E£ 61 (AU$5.01) | AU$16 | - 69% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | E£ 261 (AU$22) | AU$66 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | E£ 131 (AU$11) | AU$6 | + 67% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | E£ 43 (AU$3.52) | AU$4.75 | - 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | E£ 36 (AU$2.98) | AU$7 | - 55% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | E£ 20 (AU$1.65) | AU$3.19 | - 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | E£ 18 (AU$1.50) | AU$4.02 | - 63% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | E£ 71 (AU$5.86) | AU$29 | - 80% | |
| Entertainment | - 56% | |||
| Entertainment in Egypt is 56% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | E£ 328 (AU$27) | AU$57 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | E£ 175 (AU$14) | AU$36 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | E£ 1,249 (AU$103) | AU$218 | - 53% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | E£ 406 (AU$33) | AU$89 | - 62% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | E£ 75 (AU$6) | AU$17 | - 64% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | E£ 38 (AU$3.15) | AU$4.48 | - 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | E£ 47 (AU$3.88) | AU$9 | - 56% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | E£ 9,759 (AU$805) | AU$659 | + 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | E£ 1.50 (AU$0.12) | AU$0.51 | - 76% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | E£ 466 (AU$38) | AU$69 | - 45% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | E£ 44 (AU$3.60) | AU$36 | - 90% | |
| TOTAL | - 65% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2021.
Exchange rate:
0.08250
AUD
/
EGP
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 3,950 prices entered by 473 different people.
Cost of living in Egypt is 65% cheaper than in Australia
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