Cost of living in Egypt compared to Germany
Currency:
| Food | - 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Egypt is 51% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | E£ 85 (€4.53) | €12 | - 63% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | E£ 77 (€4.11) | €8 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | E£ 44 (€2.34) | €3.71 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | E£ 17 (€0.90) | €0.99 | - 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | E£ 18 (€0.99) | €3.01 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | E£ 6 (€0.34) | €2.75 | - 88% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | E£ 36 (€1.92) | €5.73 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | E£ 24 (€1.31) | €2.60 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | E£ 7 (€0.40) | €1.50 | - 73% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | E£ 31 (€1.64) | €0.96 | + 70% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | E£ 177 (€9) | €7 | + 31% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | E£ 15 (€0.80) | €1.72 | - 54% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | E£ 6 (€0.33) | €1.17 | - 72% | |
| Housing | - 73% | |||
| Housing in Egypt is 73% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | E£ 7,788 (€417) | €1,414 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | E£ 3,362 (€180) | €1,196 | - 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | E£ 704 (€38) | €161 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | E£ 4,620 (€247) | €922 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | E£ 3,344 (€179) | €665 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | E£ 501 (€27) | €122 | - 78% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | E£ 137 (€7) | €25 | - 71% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | E£ 4,538 (€243) | €366 | - 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | E£ 2,125 (€114) | €98 | + 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | E£ 96 (€5.15) | €6 | - 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | E£ 57 (€3.04) | €15 | - 80% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in Egypt is about the same as in Germany | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | E£ 917 (€49) | €77 | - 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | E£ 848 (€45) | €38 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | E£ 2,121 (€113) | €89 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | E£ 1,289 (€69) | €116 | - 41% | |
| Transportation | - 58% | |||
| Transportation in Egypt is 58% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | E£ 395,100 (€21,137) | €23,157 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | E£ 8 (€0.42) | €1.29 | - 67% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | E£ 318 (€17) | €71 | - 76% | |
| Personal Care | - 45% | |||
| Personal Care in Egypt is 45% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | E£ 35 (€1.87) | €7 | - 73% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | E£ 61 (€3.25) | €9 | - 62% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | E£ 261 (€14) | €52 | - 73% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | E£ 131 (€7) | €3.16 | + 122% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | E£ 43 (€2.29) | €2.18 | + 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | E£ 36 (€1.93) | €2.33 | - 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | E£ 20 (€1.07) | €1.33 | - 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | E£ 18 (€0.97) | €1.64 | - 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | E£ 71 (€3.80) | €20 | - 81% | |
| Entertainment | - 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Egypt is 41% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | E£ 328 (€18) | €36 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | E£ 175 (€9) | €23 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | E£ 1,249 (€67) | €108 | - 38% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | E£ 406 (€22) | €56 | - 61% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | E£ 75 (€4.04) | €9 | - 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | E£ 38 (€2.04) | €3.56 | - 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | E£ 47 (€2.51) | €3.54 | - 29% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | E£ 9,759 (€522) | €496 | + 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | E£ 1.50 (€0.08) | €0.12 | - 32% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | E£ 466 (€25) | €43 | - 42% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | E£ 44 (€2.34) | €7 | - 66% | |
| TOTAL | - 56% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 11, 2021.
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Cost of living in Egypt is 56% cheaper than in Germany
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