Cost of living in Egypt compared to Colombia
Currency:
| Food | - 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Egypt is 24% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
| Egypt | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | E£ 167 (COL$25,715) | COL$31,494 | - 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | E£ 115 (COL$17,647) | COL$24,725 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | E£ 74 (COL$11,315) | COL$10,596 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | E£ 25 (COL$3,875) | COL$4,148 | - 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | E£ 44 (COL$6,818) | COL$9,440 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | E£ 10 (COL$1,569) | COL$4,068 | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | E£ 59 (COL$9,132) | COL$11,799 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | E£ 30 (COL$4,533) | COL$7,850 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | E£ 9 (COL$1,348) | COL$3,952 | - 66% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | E£ 36 (COL$5,587) | COL$3,914 | + 43% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | E£ 282 (COL$43,276) | COL$48,212 | - 10% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | E£ 17 (COL$2,582) | COL$5,824 | - 56% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | E£ 9 (COL$1,333) | COL$3,049 | - 56% | |
| 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£ 9,651 (COL$1,482,501) | COL$2,928,180 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | E£ 4,565 (COL$701,219) | COL$1,537,060 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | E£ 1,042 (COL$160,051) | COL$294,550 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | E£ 5,502 (COL$845,202) | COL$1,680,110 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | E£ 3,106 (COL$477,134) | COL$997,639 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | E£ 814 (COL$125,120) | COL$187,126 | - 33% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | E£ 204 (COL$31,270) | COL$71,610 | - 56% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | E£ 6,805 (COL$1,045,376) | COL$1,448,320 | - 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | E£ 3,753 (COL$576,559) | COL$438,601 | + 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | E£ 139 (COL$21,288) | COL$22,467 | - 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | E£ 99 (COL$15,281) | COL$18,189 | - 16% | |
| Clothes | + 30% | |||
| Clothes in Egypt is 30% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Egypt | Colombia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | E£ 712 (COL$109,332) | COL$203,618 | - 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | E£ 1,528 (COL$234,675) | COL$127,649 | + 84% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | E£ 1,946 (COL$299,004) | COL$329,253 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | E£ 1,019 (COL$156,576) | COL$249,250 | - 37% | |
| Transportation | - 22% | |||
| Transportation in Egypt is 22% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
| Egypt | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | E£ 738,184 (COL$113,397,994) | COL$69,328,600 | + 64% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | E£ 10 (COL$1,484) | COL$3,381 | - 56% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | E£ 428 (COL$65,784) | COL$146,556 | - 55% | |
| Personal Care | - 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Egypt is 41% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
| Egypt | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | E£ 36 (COL$5,459) | COL$16,394 | - 67% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | E£ 87 (COL$13,427) | COL$26,865 | - 50% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | E£ 299 (COL$45,904) | COL$91,172 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | E£ 65 (COL$9,930) | COL$18,743 | - 47% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | E£ 69 (COL$10,553) | COL$13,563 | - 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | E£ 73 (COL$11,173) | COL$18,123 | - 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | E£ 30 (COL$4,593) | COL$7,889 | - 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | E£ 26 (COL$3,987) | COL$6,021 | - 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | E£ 81 (COL$12,498) | COL$27,771 | - 55% | |
| Entertainment | + 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Egypt is 13% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Egypt | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | E£ 368 (COL$56,474) | COL$41,214 | + 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | E£ 206 (COL$31,681) | COL$29,117 | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | E£ 698 (COL$107,190) | COL$104,450 | + 3% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | E£ 735 (COL$112,837) | COL$107,388 | + 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | E£ 136 (COL$20,909) | COL$28,999 | - 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | E£ 54 (COL$8,328) | COL$9,965 | - 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | E£ 71 (COL$10,968) | COL$4,660 | + 135% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | E£ 16,963 (COL$2,605,737) | COL$2,513,960 | + 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | E£ 2.55 (COL$392) | COL$242 | + 62% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | E£ 808 (COL$124,117) | COL$114,411 | + 8% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | E£ 49 (COL$7,570) | COL$8,453 | - 10% | |
| TOTAL | - 21% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Egypt is 21% cheaper than in Colombia
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