Cost of living in Egypt compared to Germany
Currency:
| Food | - 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Egypt is 39% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Egypt | Germany | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | E£ 204 (€11) | €15 | - 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | E£ 118 (€6) | €9 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | E£ 67 (€3.50) | €4.83 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | E£ 20 (€1.04) | €1.14 | - 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | E£ 33 (€1.73) | €3.24 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | E£ 10 (€0.52) | €2.71 | - 81% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | E£ 59 (€3.09) | €5.52 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | E£ 31 (€1.62) | €2.54 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | E£ 9 (€0.47) | €1.79 | - 74% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | E£ 28 (€1.46) | €0.93 | + 57% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | E£ 245 (€13) | €7 | + 84% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | E£ 18 (€0.92) | €1.85 | - 51% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | E£ 7 (€0.37) | €1.69 | - 78% | |
| Housing | - 69% | |||
| Housing in Egypt is 69% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Egypt | Germany | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | E£ 10,422 (€545) | €1,679 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | E£ 4,630 (€242) | €1,378 | - 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | E£ 951 (€50) | €182 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | E£ 7,852 (€410) | €1,106 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | E£ 3,670 (€192) | €885 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | E£ 515 (€27) | €126 | - 79% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | E£ 186 (€10) | €30 | - 67% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | E£ 5,493 (€287) | €423 | - 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | E£ 3,099 (€162) | €135 | + 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | E£ 127 (€7) | €8 | - 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | E£ 48 (€2.51) | €17 | - 86% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Egypt is about the same as in Germany | ||||
| Egypt | Germany | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | E£ 1,143 (€60) | €91 | - 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | E£ 987 (€52) | €36 | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | E£ 1,682 (€88) | €96 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | E£ 1,260 (€66) | €128 | - 49% | |
| Transportation | - 56% | |||
| Transportation in Egypt is 56% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Egypt | Germany | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | E£ 467,309 (€24,417) | €26,228 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | E£ 10 (€0.50) | €1.90 | - 74% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | E£ 405 (€21) | €77 | - 72% | |
| Personal Care | - 50% | |||
| Personal Care in Egypt is 50% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Egypt | Germany | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | E£ 21 (€1.10) | €10 | - 89% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | E£ 67 (€3.49) | €8 | - 54% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | E£ 241 (€13) | €38 | - 67% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | E£ 47 (€2.46) | €3.38 | - 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | E£ 41 (€2.14) | €2.78 | - 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | E£ 58 (€3.04) | €2.97 | + 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | E£ 26 (€1.34) | €1.75 | - 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | E£ 33 (€1.70) | €1.63 | + 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | E£ 116 (€6) | €21 | - 71% | |
| Entertainment | - 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Egypt is 13% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Egypt | Germany | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | E£ 636 (€33) | €37 | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | E£ 177 (€9) | €24 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | E£ 1,318 (€69) | €154 | - 55% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | E£ 907 (€47) | €58 | - 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | E£ 134 (€7) | €11 | - 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | E£ 51 (€2.69) | €3.36 | - 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | E£ 70 (€3.66) | €4.21 | - 13% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | E£ 14,759 (€771) | €515 | + 50% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | E£ 1.00 (€0.05) | €0.10 | - 48% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | E£ 847 (€44) | €38 | + 17% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | E£ 46 (€2.38) | €7 | - 66% | |
| TOTAL | - 48% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 2,536 prices entered by 392 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 03, 2022.
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Cost of living in Egypt is 48% cheaper than in Germany
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