Cost of living in Egypt compared to Estonia
Currency:
| Food | - 41% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Egypt is 41% cheaper than in Estonia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | E£ 103 (€5.38) | €9 | - 39% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | E£ 74 (€3.91) | €6 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | E£ 44 (€2.30) | €3.10 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | E£ 17 (€0.89) | €1.03 | - 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | E£ 20 (€1.04) | €2.44 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | E£ 7 (€0.35) | €2.09 | - 83% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | E£ 39 (€2.04) | €4.93 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | E£ 24 (€1.28) | €1.98 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | E£ 7 (€0.38) | €0.79 | - 52% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | E£ 31 (€1.61) | €1.76 | - 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | E£ 177 (€9) | €9 | + 9% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | E£ 15 (€0.79) | €1.73 | - 54% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | E£ 7 (€0.35) | €1.05 | - 66% | |
| Housing | - 63% | |||
| Housing in Egypt is 63% cheaper than in Estonia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | E£ 9,026 (€474) | €1,131 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | E£ 4,592 (€241) | €645 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | E£ 671 (€35) | €180 | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | E£ 5,440 (€286) | €615 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | E£ 3,360 (€176) | €461 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | E£ 501 (€26) | €111 | - 76% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | E£ 166 (€9) | €25 | - 65% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | E£ 4,544 (€239) | €434 | - 45% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | E£ 2,125 (€112) | €94 | + 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | E£ 101 (€5.31) | €10 | - 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | E£ 35 (€1.85) | €14 | - 87% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Egypt is 14% cheaper than in Estonia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | E£ 917 (€48) | €81 | - 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | E£ 848 (€45) | €45 | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | E£ 2,121 (€111) | €88 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | E£ 1,289 (€68) | €119 | - 43% | |
| Transportation | - 25% | |||
| Transportation in Egypt is 25% cheaper than in Estonia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | E£ 395,100 (€20,738) | €18,002 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | E£ 8 (€0.41) | €1.17 | - 64% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | E£ 312 (€16) | €26 | - 37% | |
| Personal Care | - 63% | |||
| Personal Care in Egypt is 63% cheaper than in Estonia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | E£ 39 (€2.04) | €7 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | E£ 62 (€3.24) | €8 | - 62% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | E£ 237 (€12) | €50 | - 75% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | E£ 131 (€7) | €6.00 | + 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | E£ 42 (€2.21) | €4.36 | - 49% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | E£ 31 (€1.65) | €11 | - 85% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | E£ 24 (€1.27) | €1.70 | - 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | E£ 27 (€1.41) | €6.00 | - 77% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | E£ 69 (€3.64) | €10 | - 64% | |
| Entertainment | - 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Egypt is 49% cheaper than in Estonia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | E£ 328 (€17) | €36 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | E£ 175 (€9) | €19 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | E£ 605 (€32) | €74 | - 57% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | E£ 432 (€23) | €95 | - 76% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | E£ 75 (€3.96) | €9 | - 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | E£ 38 (€2.00) | €3.21 | - 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | E£ 68 (€3.56) | €4.64 | - 23% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | E£ 9,759 (€512) | €481 | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | E£ 1.39 (€0.07) | €0.18 | - 59% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | E£ 429 (€23) | €48 | - 53% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | E£ 43 (€2.24) | €5.09 | - 56% | |
| TOTAL | - 46% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 18, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Egypt is 46% cheaper than in Estonia
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