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Food | Price in E£ | |||
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12 eggs dozen, large | 12.50 EGP | |||
1 beer pint in local shops, markets | 7 EGP | |||
1 kg of tomatoes | 8.50 EGP | |||
Full chicken 2kg | 38.75 EGP | |||
1litre 100% fruit juice | 8.50 EGP | |||
1 package of cigarettes imported brands | 25 EGP | |||
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7.50 EGP | |||
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 48.95 EGP | |||
2.5 liters of Coca-Cola | 0.95 EGP | |||
1 Bread loaf standard | 9.50 EGP | |||
Whole fat Yogurt. 500ml | 12 EGP | |||
1x6 pack Dardanelle tuna | 18.50 EGP | |||
Heinz baked beans 1 tin | 8 EGP | |||
1.5 kg Sugar | 10 EGP | |||
2 liter cooking oil | 20 EGP | |||
Yum-yum noodles per pack | 2.00 EGP | |||
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.50 EGP | |||
1 liter milk | 8.50 EGP | |||
Fast food restaurant large serving/ take away | 25 EGP | |||
Housing | ||||
Utilities per month (water, electricity, gas) for 2 people in flat | 165 EGP | |||
Wi-Fi monthly fee 8 Mbps (1 month) | 145 EGP | |||
Laundry detergent (bleach, sunlight liquid, washing surf… altogether) | 58.50 EGP | |||
House Cleaning fee per day | 105 EGP | |||
Large Gas heater price range upwards. | 200 EGP | |||
Original branded Electric Fans | 200 EGP | |||
Original branded Electric kettle. | 120 EGP | |||
40 inches Beko flat screen HD TV set | 2000 EGP | |||
Single bed Blankets | 120 EGP | |||
Personal Care | ||||
Avon for women and men cologne | 100 EGP | |||
Ladies hair plaiting. | 60 EGP | |||
Ladies Sanitaryware (Pads and Tampoons) | 18 EGP | |||
Men's haircut | 40 EGP | |||
Ibuprofen, Panadol, Grandpa Pain killers box of 12 dosses | 24.50 EGP | |||
Mobile package local network providers’ talk-time, data and messages | 65 EGP | |||
1 month of gym subscription. | 105 EGP | |||
Earphones original (Samsung. iPhone) | 90 EGP | |||
Unisex Loris perfume | 30 EGP | |||
Gadgets maintenance and repairs (cellphone, laptops, tablets...) starting price. | 100 EGP | |||
Smart phones (Samsung, Xiaomi, HTC, IPhone) price range upwards | 1000 EGP | |||
Laptops (Samsung, Lenovo, Hp, Monster, Dell etc.) price range upwards | 3000 EGP | |||
Entertainment | ||||
Boat cruise with refreshments and finger snacks | 120 EGP | |||
Go carting 30mins | 120 EGP | |||
Movie House 3d cinema | 30 EGP | |||
Summer Festivals (jet, bumper cars, lucky deep ...(per ticket) | 15 EGP | |||
Photo shoot | 120 EGP | |||
Cappuccino / expresso/ coffee | 12.50 EGP | |||
3 course dinner local restaurant two people | 96.50 EGP | |||
3 course dinner classy, exotic restaurant two people | 150 EGP | |||
Play station 4 console without games. | 2000 EGP | |||
Spalding Basketball | 200 EGP | |||
Original branded Racket and Wilson’s tennis balls | 500 EGP | |||
Transportation | ||||
Taxi fare on average 5-10km | 45 EGP | |||
Public transport per trip one way maximum fare | 30 EGP | |||
1 liter petrol/diesel | 6.50 EGP | |||
1 day rent a car cost | 140 EGP | |||
Driver’s license | 2300 EGP | |||
Clothes | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Denim or similar) | 150 EGP | |||
1 pair of men’s formal shoes | 215 EGP | |||
1 pair original sport/casual shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 280 EGP | |||
1 classy summer dress (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 135.79 EGP | |||
Ladies formal shoes original and durable | 120 EGP | |||
Back-pack, gym bag (Nike, Adidas, New balance) | 150 EGP |
The country of the Pharaohs which has so many wonders and mysteries. The Arab Republic of Egypt has always attracted travelers, scientists, and students. This country is worth discovering if you want to know how it is to live in Egypt like a native.
For instance, the country has many good colleges and universities where you can gain Muslim-oriented knowledge. Private educational institutions offer Christian-related subjects and ways of teaching, although the teacher’s salary is really low here.
We will outline briefly how much money an average Egyptian needs to cover these and the other basic expenses.
Restaurants
Unquestionably, everyone who visited Egypt will say that this is a country of thousands of spices, tea varieties, and fruits. What are they beyond the border of luxury spots and coastal storefronts? The answer is yes, and Egyptian cuisine is full of seafood, meat, salads, and even roasted pigeons. Despite low prices, the meals are tantalizing, delicious, and well cooked.
Markets
The pyramids in Egypt are famous, beyond a shadow of a doubt. But there is something even more renowned than that the great bazaars and markets of Egypt. Go there for all the healthy foods and treats in the world, because the prices, as well as the odors, are awesome indeed.
Sports and leisure
Besides football, locals like playing basketball, volleyball, and squash. You can go fishing or do athletics, or do as many water sports as you can. Fitness clubs and tennis courts are available to any visitor for a reasonable price of $22.00 per month (adult) and $6.00 per hour on weekend accordingly.
Rent per month
We have already discussed the monthly bills, and now it is time to talk about rental prices. A one-bedroom apartment in the center of big cities here will cost about $180. At the same time, similar accommodation far from the downtown will be only $98 and you can save a little if you don’t need to spend much on transportation.
Health Care
Cost is average for consulting a doctor in a public institution that will cost about $50USD and for a private doctor can vary between $70 to $150USD depending on the city. There are student medical aids that are accepted by various institutions in Egypt. It is advised to check with your offer letter on what procedures need to be followed on health insurance!
The Egyptian cost of living in a chart
Average Restaurant Prices |
USD |
Meal (Inexpensive Restaurant) |
$3.41 |
Domestic Beer (0.5 Liter) |
$1.70 |
Water (0.33 Liter) |
$0.20 |
Average Market Prices |
|
Milk (1 Liter) |
$3.01 |
Loaf Bread (500g) |
$0.49 |
Eggs (12) |
$1.09 |
Average Transport Prices |
|
One Way Ticket |
$0.23 |
Monthly Pass |
$8.52 |
Gasoline |
$1.41 |
Average Utility Prices |
|
Basic (Water, Electricity, Garbage, Heating, Cooling) |
$21.55 |
1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local |
$0.01 |
Internet (Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
$16.56 |
Average Leisure Prices |
|
Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
$22.67 |
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour) |
$6.66 |
Cinema, 1 Seat, International Release |
$3.98 |
Average Clothing Prices |
|
1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Comparable) |
$40.92 |
1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, etc...) |
$48.40 |
1 Pair of Adidas Walking Shoes (Mid-Range) |
$108.77 |
Average Rent Prices |
|
Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Center |
$166.01 |
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Center |
$96.89 |
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Center |
$317.12 |