Cost of living in Egypt compared to Colombia
Currency:
| Food | - 32% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Egypt is 32% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
| Egypt | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | E£ 267 (COL$23,034) | COL$33,663 | - 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | E£ 207 (COL$17,785) | COL$27,275 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | E£ 119 (COL$10,219) | COL$11,115 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | E£ 45 (COL$3,853) | COL$4,898 | - 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | E£ 74 (COL$6,331) | COL$10,527 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | E£ 17 (COL$1,494) | COL$4,279 | - 65% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | E£ 96 (COL$8,232) | COL$13,858 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | E£ 71 (COL$6,157) | COL$9,468 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | E£ 22 (COL$1,911) | COL$4,518 | - 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | E£ 57 (COL$4,913) | COL$4,059 | + 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | E£ 352 (COL$30,331) | COL$51,410 | - 41% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | E£ 36 (COL$3,093) | COL$7,094 | - 56% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | E£ 34 (COL$2,957) | COL$3,594 | - 18% | |
| Housing | - 45% | |||
| Housing in Egypt is 45% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
| Egypt | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | E£ 21,037 (COL$1,811,572) | COL$3,559,010 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | E£ 13,877 (COL$1,194,933) | COL$2,084,320 | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | E£ 1,679 (COL$144,563) | COL$351,576 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | E£ 12,247 (COL$1,054,570) | COL$1,996,390 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | E£ 7,319 (COL$630,218) | COL$1,440,500 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | E£ 1,059 (COL$91,220) | COL$233,653 | - 61% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | E£ 419 (COL$36,101) | COL$69,721 | - 48% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | E£ 12,777 (COL$1,100,287) | COL$1,384,870 | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | E£ 7,499 (COL$645,786) | COL$415,109 | + 56% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | E£ 266 (COL$22,892) | COL$24,613 | - 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | E£ 153 (COL$13,137) | COL$16,273 | - 19% | |
| Clothes | + 13% | |||
| Clothes in Egypt is 13% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Egypt | Colombia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | E£ 1,872 (COL$161,225) | COL$232,008 | - 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | E£ 2,299 (COL$197,951) | COL$134,909 | + 47% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | E£ 4,998 (COL$430,349) | COL$384,606 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | E£ 2,649 (COL$228,116) | COL$302,864 | - 25% | |
| Transportation | - 33% | |||
| Transportation in Egypt is 33% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
| Egypt | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | E£ 1,765,250 (COL$152,009,134) | COL$74,633,500 | + 104% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | E£ 13 (COL$1,153) | COL$4,142 | - 72% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | E£ 541 (COL$46,620) | COL$154,644 | - 70% | |
| Personal Care | - 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Egypt is 42% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
| Egypt | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | E£ 110 (COL$9,492) | COL$22,191 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | E£ 182 (COL$15,673) | COL$26,059 | - 40% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | E£ 507 (COL$43,650) | COL$112,618 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | E£ 116 (COL$9,980) | COL$25,781 | - 61% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | E£ 134 (COL$11,551) | COL$14,567 | - 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | E£ 119 (COL$10,220) | COL$18,171 | - 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | E£ 57 (COL$4,938) | COL$8,000 | - 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | E£ 46 (COL$3,955) | COL$7,421 | - 47% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | E£ 147 (COL$12,666) | COL$32,831 | - 61% | |
| Entertainment | - 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Egypt is 26% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
| Egypt | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | E£ 813 (COL$70,018) | COL$64,459 | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | E£ 323 (COL$27,833) | COL$31,400 | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | E£ 1,428 (COL$122,942) | COL$144,659 | - 15% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | E£ 993 (COL$85,485) | COL$143,439 | - 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | E£ 314 (COL$27,068) | COL$37,094 | - 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | E£ 78 (COL$6,710) | COL$10,467 | - 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | E£ 109 (COL$9,377) | COL$6,218 | + 51% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | E£ 18,428 (COL$1,586,906) | COL$2,503,600 | - 37% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | E£ 2.00 (COL$172) | COL$266 | - 35% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | E£ 984 (COL$84,713) | COL$143,121 | - 41% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | E£ 86 (COL$7,431) | COL$9,848 | - 25% | |
| TOTAL | - 29% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 14, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Egypt is 29% cheaper than in Colombia
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