Cost of living in Egypt compared to Denmark
Currency:
| Food | - 66% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Egypt is 66% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| Egypt | Denmark | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | E£ 204 (kr46) | kr139 | - 67% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | E£ 121 (kr27) | kr88 | - 69% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | E£ 93 (kr21) | kr40 | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | E£ 26 (kr5.90) | kr13 | - 56% | |
| 12 eggs, large | E£ 50 (kr11) | kr38 | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | E£ 12 (kr2.63) | kr30 | - 91% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | E£ 67 (kr15) | kr55 | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | E£ 33 (kr7) | kr20 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | E£ 10 (kr2.30) | kr13 | - 83% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | E£ 44 (kr10) | kr13 | - 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | E£ 338 (kr76) | kr89 | - 15% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | E£ 17 (kr3.85) | kr20 | - 81% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | E£ 10 (kr2.30) | kr20 | - 89% | |
| Housing | - 85% | |||
| Housing in Egypt is 85% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| Egypt | Denmark | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | E£ 12,207 (kr2,730) | kr17,829 | - 85% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | E£ 5,963 (kr1,334) | kr13,658 | - 90% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | E£ 1,207 (kr270) | kr1,411 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | E£ 7,278 (kr1,628) | kr12,192 | - 87% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | E£ 4,450 (kr995) | kr9,226 | - 89% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | E£ 1,066 (kr238) | kr989 | - 76% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | E£ 215 (kr48) | kr236 | - 80% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | E£ 7,226 (kr1,616) | kr2,807 | - 42% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | E£ 4,091 (kr915) | kr525 | + 74% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | E£ 163 (kr36) | kr74 | - 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | E£ 87 (kr20) | kr258 | - 92% | |
| Clothes | - 37% | |||
| Clothes in Egypt is 37% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| Egypt | Denmark | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | E£ 575 (kr129) | kr767 | - 83% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | E£ 1,504 (kr336) | kr342 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | E£ 1,747 (kr391) | kr760 | - 49% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | E£ 2,140 (kr479) | kr1,104 | - 57% | |
| Transportation | - 69% | |||
| Transportation in Egypt is 69% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| Egypt | Denmark | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | E£ 799,839 (kr178,882) | kr297,772 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | E£ 10 (kr2.29) | kr15 | - 85% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | E£ 524 (kr117) | kr594 | - 80% | |
| Personal Care | - 72% | |||
| Personal Care in Egypt is 72% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| Egypt | Denmark | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | E£ 39 (kr9) | kr36 | - 75% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | E£ 87 (kr20) | kr138 | - 86% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | E£ 322 (kr72) | kr485 | - 85% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | E£ 83 (kr19) | kr44 | - 57% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | E£ 70 (kr16) | kr26 | - 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | E£ 76 (kr17) | kr24 | - 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | E£ 26 (kr5.88) | kr18 | - 67% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | E£ 34 (kr8) | kr15 | - 49% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | E£ 110 (kr25) | kr299 | - 92% | |
| Entertainment | - 61% | |||
| Entertainment in Egypt is 61% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| Egypt | Denmark | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | E£ 415 (kr93) | kr410 | - 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | E£ 194 (kr43) | kr246 | - 82% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | E£ 961 (kr215) | kr859 | - 75% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | E£ 621 (kr139) | kr776 | - 82% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | E£ 128 (kr29) | kr109 | - 74% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | E£ 59 (kr13) | kr42 | - 69% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | E£ 83 (kr19) | kr51 | - 64% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | E£ 21,837 (kr4,884) | kr5,274 | - 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | E£ 3.67 (kr0.82) | kr1.05 | - 22% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | E£ 705 (kr158) | kr286 | - 45% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | E£ 50 (kr11) | kr60 | - 81% | |
| TOTAL | - 71% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 3,163 prices entered by 302 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 07, 2023.
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Cost of living in Egypt is 71% cheaper than in Denmark
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