Cost of living in Italy compared to Egypt
Currency:
| Food | + 181% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Italy is 181% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
| Italy | Egypt | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €18 (E£ 592) | E£ 167 | + 253% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (E£ 307) | E£ 115 | + 167% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.99 (E£ 167) | E£ 74 | + 126% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.31 (E£ 44) | E£ 25 | + 74% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.65 (E£ 122) | E£ 44 | + 174% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.74 (E£ 91) | E£ 10 | + 795% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (E£ 239) | E£ 59 | + 301% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.20 (E£ 73) | E£ 30 | + 148% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.69 (E£ 56) | E£ 9 | + 543% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.43 (E£ 48) | E£ 36 | + 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (E£ 263) | E£ 282 | - 7% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.92 (E£ 64) | E£ 17 | + 282% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.28 (E£ 43) | E£ 9 | + 392% | |
| Housing | + 327% | |||
| Housing in Italy is 327% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
| Italy | Egypt | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,243 (E£ 41,491) | E£ 9,651 | + 330% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €938 (E£ 31,302) | E£ 4,565 | + 586% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €160 (E£ 5,356) | E£ 1,042 | + 414% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €854 (E£ 28,485) | E£ 5,502 | + 418% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €664 (E£ 22,163) | E£ 3,106 | + 614% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €122 (E£ 4,086) | E£ 814 | + 402% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 (E£ 819) | E£ 204 | + 302% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €329 (E£ 10,968) | E£ 6,805 | + 61% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €136 (E£ 4,534) | E£ 3,753 | + 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.42 (E£ 181) | E£ 139 | + 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (E£ 335) | E£ 99 | + 237% | |
| Clothes | + 21% | |||
| Clothes in Italy is 21% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
| Italy | Egypt | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €71 (E£ 2,354) | E£ 712 | + 231% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €37 (E£ 1,221) | E£ 1,528 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €83 (E£ 2,770) | E£ 1,946 | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €105 (E£ 3,494) | E£ 1,019 | + 243% | |
| Transportation | + 96% | |||
| Transportation in Italy is 96% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
| Italy | Egypt | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,513 (E£ 851,413) | E£ 738,184 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.83 (E£ 61) | E£ 10 | + 533% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €35 (E£ 1,159) | E£ 428 | + 171% | |
| Personal Care | + 238% | |||
| Personal Care in Italy is 238% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
| Italy | Egypt | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €11 (E£ 378) | E£ 36 | + 964% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €13 (E£ 450) | E£ 87 | + 415% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €72 (E£ 2,418) | E£ 299 | + 709% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.45 (E£ 182) | E£ 65 | + 182% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.22 (E£ 107) | E£ 69 | + 56% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.90 (E£ 97) | E£ 73 | + 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.79 (E£ 60) | E£ 30 | + 100% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.96 (E£ 65) | E£ 26 | + 152% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €19 (E£ 635) | E£ 81 | + 681% | |
| Entertainment | + 135% | |||
| Entertainment in Italy is 135% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
| Italy | Egypt | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €40 (E£ 1,349) | E£ 368 | + 267% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (E£ 576) | E£ 206 | + 179% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €74 (E£ 2,479) | E£ 698 | + 255% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €73 (E£ 2,425) | E£ 735 | + 230% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (E£ 273) | E£ 136 | + 101% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.90 (E£ 63) | E£ 54 | + 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.50 (E£ 184) | E£ 71 | + 157% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €547 (E£ 18,267) | E£ 16,963 | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.28 (E£ 9) | E£ 2.55 | + 265% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €48 (E£ 1,595) | E£ 808 | + 97% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.58 (E£ 186) | E£ 49 | + 278% | |
| TOTAL | + 159% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 23, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Italy is 159% more expensive than in Egypt
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