Cost of living in Italy compared to Egypt
Currency:
| Food | + 161% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Italy is 161% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
| Italy | Egypt | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (E£ 850) | E£ 267 | + 218% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (E£ 547) | E£ 207 | + 165% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.34 (E£ 276) | E£ 119 | + 133% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.45 (E£ 75) | E£ 45 | + 68% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.86 (E£ 200) | E£ 74 | + 172% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.17 (E£ 164) | E£ 17 | + 846% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (E£ 381) | E£ 96 | + 299% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.44 (E£ 126) | E£ 71 | + 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.74 (E£ 90) | E£ 22 | + 305% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.46 (E£ 76) | E£ 57 | + 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (E£ 401) | E£ 352 | + 14% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.64 (E£ 137) | E£ 36 | + 280% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.59 (E£ 83) | E£ 34 | + 140% | |
| Housing | + 287% | |||
| Housing in Italy is 287% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
| Italy | Egypt | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,492 (E£ 77,208) | E£ 21,037 | + 267% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,035 (E£ 53,589) | E£ 13,877 | + 286% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €196 (E£ 10,147) | E£ 1,679 | + 504% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,132 (E£ 58,619) | E£ 12,247 | + 379% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €816 (E£ 42,215) | E£ 7,319 | + 477% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €144 (E£ 7,443) | E£ 1,059 | + 603% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 (E£ 1,311) | E£ 419 | + 213% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €304 (E£ 15,749) | E£ 12,777 | + 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €116 (E£ 5,985) | E£ 7,499 | - 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (E£ 350) | E£ 266 | + 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (E£ 525) | E£ 153 | + 244% | |
| Clothes | + 19% | |||
| Clothes in Italy is 19% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
| Italy | Egypt | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €82 (E£ 4,254) | E£ 1,872 | + 127% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €38 (E£ 1,961) | E£ 2,299 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €97 (E£ 5,030) | E£ 4,998 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €112 (E£ 5,775) | E£ 2,649 | + 118% | |
| 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 | €28,546 (E£ 1,477,655) | E£ 1,765,250 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.78 (E£ 92) | E£ 13 | + 589% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €38 (E£ 1,954) | E£ 541 | + 261% | |
| Personal Care | + 225% | |||
| Personal Care in Italy is 225% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
| Italy | Egypt | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (E£ 492) | E£ 110 | + 346% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €12 (E£ 621) | E£ 182 | + 241% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €106 (E£ 5,470) | E£ 507 | + 979% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €7 (E£ 367) | E£ 116 | + 217% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.82 (E£ 198) | E£ 134 | + 48% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.34 (E£ 173) | E£ 119 | + 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.80 (E£ 145) | E£ 57 | + 153% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.21 (E£ 114) | E£ 46 | + 149% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 (E£ 1,084) | E£ 147 | + 637% | |
| Entertainment | + 288% | |||
| Entertainment in Italy is 288% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
| Italy | Egypt | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €39 (E£ 2,019) | E£ 813 | + 148% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 (E£ 955) | E£ 323 | + 196% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €91 (E£ 4,724) | E£ 1,428 | + 231% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €80 (E£ 4,141) | E£ 993 | + 317% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (E£ 492) | E£ 314 | + 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.04 (E£ 105) | E£ 78 | + 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.29 (E£ 274) | E£ 109 | + 151% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €1,398 (E£ 72,361) | E£ 18,428 | + 293% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.46 (E£ 24) | E£ 2.00 | + 1089% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €50 (E£ 2,612) | E£ 984 | + 166% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €6 (E£ 322) | E£ 86 | + 273% | |
| TOTAL | + 161% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 15, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Italy is 161% more expensive than in Egypt
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