Cost of living in Egypt compared to Chile
Currency:
| Food | - 55% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Egypt is 55% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| Egypt | Chile | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | E£ 167 (CH$4,442) | CH$13,348 | - 67% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | E£ 115 (CH$3,048) | CH$6,676 | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | E£ 74 (CH$1,955) | CH$2,863 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | E£ 25 (CH$668) | CH$1,025 | - 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | E£ 44 (CH$1,178) | CH$2,661 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | E£ 10 (CH$271) | CH$1,425 | - 81% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | E£ 59 (CH$1,577) | CH$5,342 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | E£ 30 (CH$783) | CH$1,493 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | E£ 9 (CH$233) | CH$1,042 | - 78% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | E£ 36 (CH$965) | CH$1,112 | - 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | E£ 282 (CH$7,475) | CH$7,353 | + 2% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | E£ 17 (CH$446) | CH$1,970 | - 77% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | E£ 9 (CH$230) | CH$648 | - 64% | |
| Housing | - 68% | |||
| Housing in Egypt is 68% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| Egypt | Chile | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | E£ 9,651 (CH$256,079) | CH$865,736 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | E£ 4,565 (CH$121,125) | CH$537,768 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | E£ 1,042 (CH$27,646) | CH$69,467 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | E£ 5,502 (CH$145,995) | CH$551,217 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | E£ 3,106 (CH$82,417) | CH$383,463 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | E£ 814 (CH$21,612) | CH$52,362 | - 59% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | E£ 204 (CH$5,401) | CH$16,334 | - 67% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | E£ 6,805 (CH$180,572) | CH$264,989 | - 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | E£ 3,753 (CH$99,591) | CH$75,414 | + 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | E£ 139 (CH$3,677) | CH$8,892 | - 59% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | E£ 99 (CH$2,640) | CH$8,100 | - 67% | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Egypt is 10% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
| Egypt | Chile | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | E£ 712 (CH$18,885) | CH$42,240 | - 55% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | E£ 1,528 (CH$40,536) | CH$24,768 | + 64% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | E£ 1,946 (CH$51,648) | CH$61,642 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | E£ 1,019 (CH$27,046) | CH$68,973 | - 61% | |
| Transportation | - 49% | |||
| Transportation in Egypt is 49% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| Egypt | Chile | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | E£ 738,184 (CH$19,587,709) | CH$14,436,400 | + 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | E£ 10 (CH$256) | CH$1,229 | - 79% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | E£ 428 (CH$11,363) | CH$41,279 | - 72% | |
| Personal Care | - 65% | |||
| Personal Care in Egypt is 65% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| Egypt | Chile | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | E£ 36 (CH$943) | CH$3,430 | - 73% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | E£ 87 (CH$2,319) | CH$7,591 | - 69% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | E£ 299 (CH$7,929) | CH$43,985 | - 82% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | E£ 65 (CH$1,715) | CH$4,425 | - 61% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | E£ 69 (CH$1,823) | CH$3,782 | - 52% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | E£ 73 (CH$1,930) | CH$4,067 | - 53% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | E£ 30 (CH$793) | CH$1,956 | - 59% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | E£ 26 (CH$689) | CH$1,938 | - 64% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | E£ 81 (CH$2,159) | CH$14,708 | - 85% | |
| Entertainment | - 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Egypt is 49% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| Egypt | Chile | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | E£ 368 (CH$9,755) | CH$27,644 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | E£ 206 (CH$5,472) | CH$9,935 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | E£ 698 (CH$18,515) | CH$22,869 | - 19% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | E£ 735 (CH$19,491) | CH$43,544 | - 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | E£ 136 (CH$3,612) | CH$7,418 | - 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | E£ 54 (CH$1,438) | CH$3,617 | - 60% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | E£ 71 (CH$1,894) | CH$3,018 | - 37% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | E£ 16,963 (CH$450,100) | CH$566,808 | - 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | E£ 2.55 (CH$68) | CH$169 | - 60% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | E£ 795 (CH$21,108) | CH$47,168 | - 55% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | E£ 49 (CH$1,308) | CH$4,449 | - 71% | |
| TOTAL | - 54% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 22, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Egypt is 54% cheaper than in Chile
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