Cost of living in Egypt compared to Bosnia and Herzegovina
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| Food | - 47% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Egypt is 47% cheaper than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| Egypt | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | E£ 167 (10KM) | 20KM | - 50% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | E£ 115 (7KM) | 12KM | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | E£ 74 (4.34KM) | 5.50KM | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | E£ 25 (1.49KM) | 2.02KM | - 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | E£ 44 (2.61KM) | 5.25KM | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | E£ 10 (0.60KM) | 4.44KM | - 86% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | E£ 59 (3.50KM) | 13KM | - 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | E£ 30 (1.74KM) | 2.02KM | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | E£ 9 (0.52KM) | 1.91KM | - 73% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | E£ 36 (2.14KM) | 1.90KM | + 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | E£ 282 (17KM) | 27KM | - 38% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | E£ 17 (0.99KM) | 2.69KM | - 63% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | E£ 9 (0.51KM) | 1.44KM | - 64% | |
| Housing | - 58% | |||
| Housing in Egypt is 58% cheaper than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| Egypt | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | E£ 9,651 (568KM) | 1,404KM | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | E£ 4,565 (269KM) | 788KM | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | E£ 1,042 (61KM) | 342KM | - 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | E£ 5,502 (324KM) | 587KM | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | E£ 3,106 (183KM) | 556KM | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | E£ 814 (48KM) | 190KM | - 75% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | E£ 204 (12KM) | 29KM | - 59% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | E£ 6,805 (401KM) | 381KM | + 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | E£ 3,753 (221KM) | 241KM | - 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | E£ 139 (8KM) | 17KM | - 53% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | E£ 99 (5.86KM) | 8KM | - 28% | |
| Clothes | - 33% | |||
| Clothes in Egypt is 33% cheaper than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| Egypt | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | E£ 712 (42KM) | 150KM | - 72% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | E£ 1,528 (90KM) | 99KM | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | E£ 1,946 (115KM) | 189KM | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | E£ 1,019 (60KM) | 203KM | - 70% | |
| Transportation | - 39% | |||
| Transportation in Egypt is 39% 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£ 738,184 (43,481KM) | 37,000KM | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | E£ 10 (0.57KM) | 3.19KM | - 82% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | E£ 428 (25KM) | 58KM | - 57% | |
| Personal Care | - 58% | |||
| Personal Care in Egypt is 58% cheaper than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| Egypt | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | E£ 36 (2.09KM) | 24KM | - 91% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | E£ 87 (5.15KM) | 18KM | - 72% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | E£ 299 (18KM) | 50KM | - 65% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | E£ 65 (3.81KM) | 8KM | - 50% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | E£ 69 (4.05KM) | 7KM | - 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | E£ 73 (4.28KM) | 4.00KM | + 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | E£ 30 (1.76KM) | 2.00KM | - 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | E£ 26 (1.53KM) | 3.00KM | - 49% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | E£ 81 (4.79KM) | 15KM | - 68% | |
| Entertainment | - 47% | |||
| Entertainment in Egypt is 47% cheaper than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
| Egypt | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | E£ 368 (22KM) | 40KM | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | E£ 206 (12KM) | 16KM | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | E£ 698 (41KM) | 40KM | + 3% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | E£ 735 (43KM) | 78KM | - 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | E£ 136 (8KM) | 13KM | - 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | E£ 54 (3.19KM) | 4.09KM | - 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | E£ 71 (4.21KM) | 5.10KM | - 17% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | E£ 16,963 (999KM) | 924KM | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | E£ 2.55 (0.15KM) | 0.80KM | - 81% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | E£ 808 (48KM) | 61KM | - 22% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | E£ 49 (2.90KM) | 6KM | - 53% | |
| TOTAL | - 47% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 25, 2023.
Exchange rate:
0.05890
BAM
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Cost of living in Egypt is 47% cheaper than in Bosnia and Herzegovina
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