Cost of living in Egypt compared to Germany
Currency:
| Food | - 62% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Egypt is 62% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Egypt | Germany | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | E£ 165 (€5.07) | €15 | - 67% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | E£ 112 (€3.45) | €9 | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | E£ 73 (€2.24) | €5.15 | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | E£ 25 (€0.78) | €1.20 | - 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | E£ 40 (€1.22) | €3.52 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | E£ 9 (€0.27) | €2.75 | - 90% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | E£ 58 (€1.79) | €6 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | E£ 28 (€0.87) | €2.64 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | E£ 9 (€0.27) | €1.79 | - 85% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | E£ 36 (€1.12) | €0.94 | + 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | E£ 306 (€9) | €7 | + 42% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | E£ 17 (€0.53) | €1.93 | - 73% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | E£ 9 (€0.27) | €1.65 | - 84% | |
| Housing | - 84% | |||
| Housing in Egypt is 84% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Egypt | Germany | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | E£ 9,611 (€295) | €1,978 | - 85% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | E£ 4,565 (€140) | €1,501 | - 91% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | E£ 1,042 (€32) | €189 | - 83% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | E£ 5,537 (€170) | €1,239 | - 86% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | E£ 3,106 (€95) | €930 | - 90% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | E£ 814 (€25) | €170 | - 85% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | E£ 204 (€6) | €33 | - 81% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | E£ 6,805 (€209) | €421 | - 50% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | E£ 3,753 (€115) | €161 | - 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | E£ 139 (€4.25) | €9 | - 53% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | E£ 99 (€3.05) | €18 | - 83% | |
| Clothes | - 20% | |||
| Clothes in Egypt is 20% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Egypt | Germany | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | E£ 712 (€22) | €84 | - 74% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | E£ 1,528 (€47) | €36 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | E£ 1,946 (€60) | €88 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | E£ 1,019 (€31) | €121 | - 74% | |
| Transportation | - 65% | |||
| Transportation in Egypt is 65% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Egypt | Germany | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | E£ 738,184 (€22,663) | €25,366 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | E£ 10 (€0.29) | €1.97 | - 85% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | E£ 428 (€13) | €74 | - 82% | |
| Personal Care | - 70% | |||
| Personal Care in Egypt is 70% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Egypt | Germany | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | E£ 36 (€1.09) | €11 | - 90% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | E£ 87 (€2.68) | €8 | - 64% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | E£ 278 (€9) | €90 | - 91% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | E£ 65 (€1.98) | €3.58 | - 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | E£ 62 (€1.89) | €2.67 | - 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | E£ 73 (€2.23) | €3.62 | - 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | E£ 30 (€0.92) | €1.69 | - 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | E£ 26 (€0.80) | €1.58 | - 49% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | E£ 79 (€2.42) | €21 | - 89% | |
| Entertainment | - 59% | |||
| Entertainment in Egypt is 59% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Egypt | Germany | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | E£ 349 (€11) | €39 | - 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | E£ 204 (€6) | €24 | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | E£ 698 (€21) | €153 | - 86% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | E£ 760 (€23) | €58 | - 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | E£ 104 (€3.20) | €11 | - 70% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | E£ 51 (€1.58) | €3.43 | - 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | E£ 72 (€2.22) | €4.04 | - 45% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | E£ 16,963 (€521) | €583 | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | E£ 0.36 (€0.01) | €0.10 | - 89% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | E£ 596 (€18) | €43 | - 57% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | E£ 49 (€1.50) | €8 | - 82% | |
| TOTAL | - 68% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 26, 2023.
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Cost of living in Egypt is 68% cheaper than in Germany
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