Cost of living in Egypt compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | - 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Egypt is 30% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Egypt | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | E£ 267 (R$ 30) | R$ 39 | - 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | E£ 207 (R$ 23) | R$ 37 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | E£ 117 (R$ 13) | R$ 12 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | E£ 45 (R$ 5.01) | R$ 5.58 | - 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | E£ 75 (R$ 8) | R$ 13 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | E£ 16 (R$ 1.82) | R$ 8 | - 77% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | E£ 96 (R$ 11) | R$ 25 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | E£ 71 (R$ 8) | R$ 12 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | E£ 22 (R$ 2.47) | R$ 7 | - 64% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | E£ 59 (R$ 7) | R$ 6 | + 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | E£ 352 (R$ 39) | R$ 48 | - 18% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | E£ 36 (R$ 4.00) | R$ 10 | - 60% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | E£ 34 (R$ 3.82) | R$ 4.42 | - 13% | |
| Housing | - 49% | |||
| Housing in Egypt is 49% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Egypt | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | E£ 20,642 (R$ 2,298) | R$ 4,111 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | E£ 13,746 (R$ 1,530) | R$ 2,687 | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | E£ 1,737 (R$ 193) | R$ 735 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | E£ 12,247 (R$ 1,363) | R$ 3,019 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | E£ 7,319 (R$ 815) | R$ 2,047 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | E£ 1,059 (R$ 118) | R$ 514 | - 77% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | E£ 419 (R$ 47) | R$ 89 | - 48% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | E£ 12,777 (R$ 1,422) | R$ 1,783 | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | E£ 7,499 (R$ 835) | R$ 635 | + 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | E£ 266 (R$ 30) | R$ 29 | + 0% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | E£ 153 (R$ 17) | R$ 22 | - 22% | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in Egypt is 8% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Egypt | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | E£ 1,872 (R$ 208) | R$ 282 | - 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | E£ 2,299 (R$ 256) | R$ 283 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | E£ 4,998 (R$ 556) | R$ 409 | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | E£ 2,649 (R$ 295) | R$ 310 | - 5% | |
| Transportation | - 43% | |||
| Transportation in Egypt is 43% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Egypt | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | E£ 1,765,250 (R$ 196,523) | R$ 117,744 | + 67% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | E£ 13 (R$ 1.49) | R$ 6 | - 76% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | E£ 541 (R$ 60) | R$ 242 | - 75% | |
| Personal Care | - 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Egypt is 44% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Egypt | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | E£ 110 (R$ 12) | R$ 22 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | E£ 182 (R$ 20) | R$ 48 | - 58% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | E£ 507 (R$ 56) | R$ 276 | - 80% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | E£ 116 (R$ 13) | R$ 23 | - 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | E£ 134 (R$ 15) | R$ 14 | + 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | E£ 119 (R$ 13) | R$ 21 | - 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | E£ 57 (R$ 6) | R$ 8 | - 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | E£ 46 (R$ 5.11) | R$ 6 | - 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | E£ 152 (R$ 17) | R$ 57 | - 70% | |
| Entertainment | - 48% | |||
| Entertainment in Egypt is 48% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Egypt | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | E£ 813 (R$ 91) | R$ 115 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | E£ 323 (R$ 36) | R$ 60 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | E£ 1,428 (R$ 159) | R$ 234 | - 32% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | E£ 993 (R$ 111) | R$ 240 | - 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | E£ 314 (R$ 35) | R$ 32 | + 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | E£ 78 (R$ 9) | R$ 16 | - 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | E£ 109 (R$ 12) | R$ 12 | + 5% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | E£ 18,428 (R$ 2,052) | R$ 3,574 | - 43% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | E£ 2.00 (R$ 0.22) | R$ 1.31 | - 83% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | E£ 984 (R$ 110) | R$ 142 | - 23% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | E£ 91 (R$ 10) | R$ 12 | - 18% | |
| TOTAL | - 38% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 20, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 15,900 prices entered by 1,615 different people.
Cost of living in Egypt is 38% cheaper than in Brazil
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