Cost of living in Egypt compared to Austria
Currency:
Food | - 59% | |||
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Food in Egypt is 59% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
Egypt | Austria | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | E£ 215 (€6) | €13 | - 52% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | E£ 121 (€3.63) | €10 | - 63% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | E£ 93 (€2.78) | €7 | - 60% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | E£ 26 (€0.79) | €1.48 | - 47% | |
12 eggs, large | E£ 50 (€1.49) | €5.59 | - 73% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | E£ 12 (€0.35) | €3.22 | - 89% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | E£ 67 (€2.02) | €7 | - 70% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | E£ 33 (€0.99) | €2.19 | - 55% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | E£ 10 (€0.31) | €2.16 | - 86% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | E£ 44 (€1.32) | €1.27 | + 3% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | E£ 338 (€10) | €6 | + 61% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | E£ 17 (€0.52) | €2.63 | - 80% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | E£ 10 (€0.31) | €1.71 | - 82% | |
Housing | - 79% | |||
Housing in Egypt is 79% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
Egypt | Austria | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | E£ 12,207 (€367) | €1,777 | - 79% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | E£ 5,963 (€179) | €1,084 | - 83% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | E£ 1,207 (€36) | €509 | - 93% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | E£ 7,278 (€219) | €922 | - 76% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | E£ 4,450 (€134) | €697 | - 81% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | E£ 1,066 (€32) | €90 | - 65% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | E£ 215 (€6) | €22 | - 70% | |
40” flat screen tv | E£ 7,226 (€217) | €354 | - 39% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | E£ 4,091 (€123) | €124 | - 1% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | E£ 163 (€4.89) | €13 | - 61% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | E£ 87 (€2.63) | €16 | - 83% | |
Clothes | - 30% | |||
Clothes in Egypt is 30% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
Egypt | Austria | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | E£ 575 (€17) | €99 | - 82% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | E£ 1,504 (€45) | €44 | + 4% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | E£ 1,747 (€53) | €78 | - 33% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | E£ 2,140 (€64) | €111 | - 42% | |
Transportation | - 52% | |||
Transportation in Egypt is 52% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
Egypt | Austria | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | E£ 799,839 (€24,043) | €25,873 | - 7% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | E£ 10 (€0.31) | €1.73 | - 82% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | E£ 524 (€16) | €47 | - 66% | |
Personal Care | - 73% | |||
Personal Care in Egypt is 73% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
Egypt | Austria | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | E£ 39 (€1.17) | €5.67 | - 79% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | E£ 87 (€2.62) | €7 | - 62% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | E£ 322 (€10) | €145 | - 93% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | E£ 83 (€2.50) | €5.00 | - 50% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | E£ 70 (€2.12) | €3.07 | - 31% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | E£ 76 (€2.28) | €3.46 | - 34% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | E£ 26 (€0.79) | €2.28 | - 65% | |
Tube of toothpaste | E£ 34 (€1.03) | €2.07 | - 50% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | E£ 110 (€3.31) | €20 | - 84% | |
Entertainment | - 41% | |||
Entertainment in Egypt is 41% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
Egypt | Austria | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | E£ 415 (€12) | €40 | - 69% | |
2 tickets to the movies | E£ 194 (€5.83) | €23 | - 75% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | E£ 961 (€29) | €50 | - 42% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | E£ 621 (€19) | €59 | - 69% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | E£ 128 (€3.84) | €10 | - 60% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | E£ 59 (€1.78) | €4.58 | - 61% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | E£ 83 (€2.49) | €3.90 | - 36% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | E£ 21,837 (€656) | €544 | + 21% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | E£ 3.67 (€0.11) | €0.07 | + 67% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | E£ 705 (€21) | €30 | - 30% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | E£ 50 (€1.51) | €6 | - 75% | |
TOTAL | - 61% |

These prices were last updated on June 02, 2023.
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Cost of living in Egypt is 61% cheaper than in Austria
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