Cost of living in Egypt compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | - 58% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Egypt is 58% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | E£ 103 (AU$8) | AU$18 | - 54% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | E£ 74 (AU$6) | AU$12 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | E£ 44 (AU$3.61) | AU$5.91 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | E£ 17 (AU$1.39) | AU$1.47 | - 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | E£ 20 (AU$1.63) | AU$5.51 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | E£ 7 (AU$0.55) | AU$4.99 | - 89% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | E£ 39 (AU$3.19) | AU$7 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | E£ 24 (AU$2.01) | AU$4.55 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | E£ 7 (AU$0.60) | AU$3.22 | - 81% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | E£ 31 (AU$2.52) | AU$5.49 | - 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | E£ 177 (AU$15) | AU$18 | - 19% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | E£ 15 (AU$1.24) | AU$2.93 | - 58% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | E£ 7 (AU$0.55) | AU$2.49 | - 78% | |
| Housing | - 77% | |||
| Housing in Egypt is 77% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | E£ 9,026 (AU$743) | AU$3,192 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | E£ 4,592 (AU$378) | AU$2,151 | - 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | E£ 671 (AU$55) | AU$243 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | E£ 5,440 (AU$448) | AU$1,947 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | E£ 3,360 (AU$277) | AU$1,500 | - 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | E£ 501 (AU$41) | AU$177 | - 77% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | E£ 166 (AU$14) | AU$60 | - 77% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | E£ 4,544 (AU$374) | AU$486 | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | E£ 2,125 (AU$175) | AU$247 | - 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | E£ 101 (AU$8) | AU$13 | - 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | E£ 35 (AU$2.90) | AU$31 | - 91% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Egypt is 4% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | E£ 917 (AU$76) | AU$103 | - 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | E£ 848 (AU$70) | AU$68 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | E£ 2,121 (AU$175) | AU$139 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | E£ 1,289 (AU$106) | AU$142 | - 25% | |
| Transportation | - 65% | |||
| Transportation in Egypt is 65% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | E£ 395,100 (AU$32,531) | AU$28,094 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | E£ 8 (AU$0.65) | AU$1.40 | - 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | E£ 312 (AU$26) | AU$160 | - 84% | |
| Personal Care | - 52% | |||
| Personal Care in Egypt is 52% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | E£ 39 (AU$3.19) | AU$8 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | E£ 62 (AU$5.08) | AU$19 | - 73% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | E£ 237 (AU$19) | AU$69 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | E£ 131 (AU$11) | AU$7 | + 62% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | E£ 42 (AU$3.46) | AU$4.56 | - 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | E£ 31 (AU$2.58) | AU$6 | - 58% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | E£ 24 (AU$1.99) | AU$3.55 | - 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | E£ 27 (AU$2.21) | AU$3.58 | - 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | E£ 69 (AU$5.70) | AU$28 | - 80% | |
| Entertainment | - 57% | |||
| Entertainment in Egypt is 57% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | E£ 328 (AU$27) | AU$59 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | E£ 175 (AU$14) | AU$36 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | E£ 605 (AU$50) | AU$198 | - 75% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | E£ 432 (AU$36) | AU$90 | - 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | E£ 75 (AU$6) | AU$17 | - 64% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | E£ 38 (AU$3.14) | AU$4.48 | - 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | E£ 68 (AU$5.59) | AU$9 | - 37% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | E£ 9,759 (AU$804) | AU$652 | + 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | E£ 1.39 (AU$0.11) | AU$0.51 | - 77% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | E£ 429 (AU$35) | AU$70 | - 49% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | E£ 43 (AU$3.52) | AU$35 | - 90% | |
| TOTAL | - 64% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 21, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 5,316 prices entered by 618 different people.
Cost of living in Egypt is 64% cheaper than in Australia
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