Cost of living in Egypt compared to Bosnia and Herzegovina
Currency:
| Food | - 41% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Egypt is 41% cheaper than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| Egypt | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | E£ 267 (9KM) | 20KM | - 53% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | E£ 207 (7KM) | 11KM | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | E£ 117 (4.17KM) | 6KM | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | E£ 45 (1.60KM) | 2.39KM | - 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | E£ 75 (2.68KM) | 5.16KM | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | E£ 16 (0.58KM) | 3.53KM | - 84% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | E£ 96 (3.39KM) | 12KM | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | E£ 71 (2.54KM) | 2.20KM | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | E£ 22 (0.79KM) | 1.94KM | - 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | E£ 59 (2.09KM) | 1.64KM | + 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | E£ 352 (12KM) | 19KM | - 34% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | E£ 36 (1.27KM) | 2.77KM | - 54% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | E£ 34 (1.22KM) | 1.54KM | - 21% | |
| Housing | - 44% | |||
| Housing in Egypt is 44% cheaper than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| Egypt | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | E£ 20,642 (732KM) | 1,026KM | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | E£ 13,746 (488KM) | 700KM | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | E£ 1,737 (62KM) | 279KM | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | E£ 12,247 (435KM) | 672KM | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | E£ 7,319 (260KM) | 452KM | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | E£ 1,059 (38KM) | 163KM | - 77% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | E£ 419 (15KM) | 26KM | - 42% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | E£ 12,777 (453KM) | 748KM | - 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | E£ 7,499 (266KM) | 506KM | - 47% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | E£ 266 (9KM) | 11KM | - 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | E£ 153 (5.41KM) | 12KM | - 54% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Egypt is 14% cheaper than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| Egypt | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | E£ 1,872 (66KM) | 138KM | - 52% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | E£ 2,299 (82KM) | 64KM | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | E£ 4,998 (177KM) | 172KM | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | E£ 2,649 (94KM) | 147KM | - 36% | |
| Transportation | - 37% | |||
| Transportation in Egypt is 37% cheaper than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| Egypt | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | E£ 1,765,250 (62,631KM) | 49,156KM | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | E£ 13 (0.48KM) | 2.54KM | - 81% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | E£ 541 (19KM) | 53KM | - 64% | |
| Personal Care | - 50% | |||
| Personal Care in Egypt is 50% cheaper than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| Egypt | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | E£ 110 (3.91KM) | 18KM | - 79% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | E£ 182 (6KM) | 11KM | - 40% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | E£ 507 (18KM) | 42KM | - 57% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | E£ 116 (4.11KM) | 5.70KM | - 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | E£ 134 (4.76KM) | 8KM | - 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | E£ 119 (4.21KM) | 7KM | - 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | E£ 57 (2.03KM) | 2.59KM | - 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | E£ 46 (1.63KM) | 4.51KM | - 64% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | E£ 152 (5.40KM) | 10KM | - 46% | |
| Entertainment | - 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Egypt is 34% cheaper than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| Egypt | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | E£ 813 (29KM) | 38KM | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | E£ 323 (11KM) | 15KM | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | E£ 1,428 (51KM) | 43KM | + 17% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | E£ 993 (35KM) | 73KM | - 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | E£ 314 (11KM) | 9KM | + 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | E£ 78 (2.76KM) | 3.41KM | - 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | E£ 109 (3.86KM) | 3.50KM | + 11% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | E£ 18,428 (654KM) | 924KM | - 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | E£ 2.00 (0.07KM) | 0.18KM | - 61% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | E£ 984 (35KM) | 50KM | - 30% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | E£ 91 (3.23KM) | 7KM | - 53% | |
| TOTAL | - 36% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 13, 2025.
Exchange rate:
0.03548
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,164 prices entered by 127 different people.
Cost of living in Egypt is 36% cheaper than in Bosnia and Herzegovina
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