Cost of living in Egypt compared to Czech Republic
Currency:
| Food | - 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Egypt is 52% cheaper than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Egypt | Czech Republic | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | E£ 167 (118 Kč) | 219 Kč | - 46% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | E£ 115 (81 Kč) | 172 Kč | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | E£ 83 (59 Kč) | 112 Kč | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | E£ 25 (17 Kč) | 26 Kč | - 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | E£ 45 (32 Kč) | 75 Kč | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | E£ 10 (7 Kč) | 72 Kč | - 90% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | E£ 60 (42 Kč) | 133 Kč | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | E£ 30 (21 Kč) | 39 Kč | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | E£ 9 (6 Kč) | 23 Kč | - 73% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | E£ 36 (26 Kč) | 24 Kč | + 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | E£ 282 (199 Kč) | 146 Kč | + 36% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | E£ 17 (12 Kč) | 43 Kč | - 72% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | E£ 9 (6 Kč) | 24 Kč | - 75% | |
| Housing | - 79% | |||
| Housing in Egypt is 79% cheaper than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Egypt | Czech Republic | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | E£ 9,651 (6,818 Kč) | 32,697 Kč | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | E£ 4,565 (3,225 Kč) | 25,318 Kč | - 87% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | E£ 1,042 (736 Kč) | 5,707 Kč | - 87% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | E£ 5,502 (3,887 Kč) | 22,636 Kč | - 83% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | E£ 3,106 (2,194 Kč) | 16,625 Kč | - 87% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | E£ 814 (575 Kč) | 4,199 Kč | - 86% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | E£ 204 (144 Kč) | 406 Kč | - 65% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | E£ 6,805 (4,808 Kč) | 7,959 Kč | - 40% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | E£ 3,753 (2,652 Kč) | 3,822 Kč | - 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | E£ 139 (98 Kč) | 170 Kč | - 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | E£ 99 (70 Kč) | 334 Kč | - 79% | |
| Clothes | - 21% | |||
| Clothes in Egypt is 21% cheaper than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Egypt | Czech Republic | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | E£ 712 (503 Kč) | 1,892 Kč | - 73% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | E£ 1,528 (1,079 Kč) | 880 Kč | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | E£ 1,946 (1,375 Kč) | 1,981 Kč | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | E£ 1,019 (720 Kč) | 2,351 Kč | - 69% | |
| Transportation | - 40% | |||
| Transportation in Egypt is 40% cheaper than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Egypt | Czech Republic | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | E£ 738,184 (521,538 Kč) | 601,525 Kč | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | E£ 10 (7 Kč) | 41 Kč | - 83% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | E£ 428 (303 Kč) | 534 Kč | - 43% | |
| Personal Care | - 57% | |||
| Personal Care in Egypt is 57% cheaper than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Egypt | Czech Republic | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | E£ 36 (25 Kč) | 126 Kč | - 80% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | E£ 87 (62 Kč) | 158 Kč | - 61% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | E£ 299 (211 Kč) | 534 Kč | - 60% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | E£ 65 (46 Kč) | 99 Kč | - 54% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | E£ 69 (49 Kč) | 69 Kč | - 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | E£ 73 (51 Kč) | 101 Kč | - 49% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | E£ 30 (21 Kč) | 48 Kč | - 56% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | E£ 26 (18 Kč) | 47 Kč | - 61% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | E£ 81 (57 Kč) | 506 Kč | - 89% | |
| Entertainment | - 54% | |||
| Entertainment in Egypt is 54% cheaper than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Egypt | Czech Republic | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | E£ 368 (260 Kč) | 938 Kč | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | E£ 206 (146 Kč) | 415 Kč | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | E£ 698 (493 Kč) | 1,786 Kč | - 72% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | E£ 735 (519 Kč) | 1,308 Kč | - 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | E£ 136 (96 Kč) | 159 Kč | - 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | E£ 54 (38 Kč) | 68 Kč | - 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | E£ 71 (50 Kč) | 50 Kč | + 1% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | E£ 16,963 (11,984 Kč) | 21,052 Kč | - 43% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | E£ 2.55 (1.80 Kč) | 3.57 Kč | - 50% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | E£ 808 (571 Kč) | 1,027 Kč | - 44% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | E£ 49 (35 Kč) | 142 Kč | - 75% | |
| TOTAL | - 56% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 30, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Egypt is 56% cheaper than in Czech Republic
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