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Cost of Living & Prices:
Colombia vs. Egypt

Compare the cost of living and prices of goods and services, such as consumer goods prices, housing costs, average wages and more, to learn about differences and similarities between countries.

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Grocery

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Colombia vs. Egypt - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.39 times more for grocery shopping in Colombia than in Egypt.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 2.63 EUR (3.07 USD) in Colombia and 1.38 EUR (1.61 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 47.5% lower in Egypt.

2.63 EUR
1.38 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 0.96 EUR (1.12 USD) in Colombia and 0.54 EUR (0.63 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 43.8% lower in Egypt.

0.96 EUR
0.54 EUR

Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 6.46 EUR (7.55 USD) in Colombia and 7.53 EUR (8.8 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 14.2% lower in Colombia.

6.46 EUR
7.53 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 8.52 EUR (9.96 USD) in Colombia and 6.91 EUR (8.08 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 18.9% lower in Egypt.

8.52 EUR
6.91 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 4.61 EUR (5.39 USD) in Colombia and 3.83 EUR (4.48 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 16.9% lower in Egypt.

4.61 EUR
3.83 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 2.42 EUR (2.83 USD) in Colombia and 1.73 EUR (2.02 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 28.5% lower in Egypt.

2.42 EUR
1.73 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 0.99 EUR (1.15 USD) in Colombia and 1.07 EUR (1.25 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 7.5% lower in Colombia.

0.99 EUR
1.07 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 1.76 EUR (2.06 USD) for 12 eggs in Colombia and 1.28 EUR (1.5 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 27.3% lower in Egypt.

1.76 EUR
1.28 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 1.66 EUR (1.94 USD) in Colombia and 1.56 EUR (1.83 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 6% lower in Egypt.

1.66 EUR
1.56 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

16.19 EUR
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 0.69 EUR (0.81 USD) in Colombia and 0.19 EUR (0.22 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 72.5% lower in Egypt.

0.69 EUR
0.19 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.27 EUR (1.48 USD) in Colombia and 0.51 EUR (0.6 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 59.8% lower in Egypt.

1.27 EUR
0.51 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 4.29 EUR (5.01 USD) in Colombia and 3 EUR (3.51 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 30.1% lower in Egypt.

4.29 EUR
3.00 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.05 EUR (1.22 USD) in Colombia and 0.8 EUR (0.93 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 23.8% lower in Egypt.

1.05 EUR
0.80 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.06 EUR (1.24 USD) in Colombia and 0.37 EUR (0.43 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 65.1% lower in Egypt.

1.06 EUR
0.37 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 1.18 EUR (1.38 USD) in Colombia and 0.46 EUR (0.54 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 61% lower in Egypt.

1.18 EUR
0.46 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.06 EUR (1.24 USD) in Colombia and 0.39 EUR (0.45 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 63.2% lower in Egypt.

1.06 EUR
0.39 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 1.01 EUR (1.18 USD) in Colombia and 0.62 EUR (0.72 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 38.6% lower in Egypt.

1.01 EUR
0.62 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 14.47 EUR (16.92 USD) in Colombia and 8.99 EUR (10.51 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 37.9% lower in Egypt.

14.47 EUR
8.99 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 1.13 EUR (1.32 USD) in Colombia and 0.3 EUR (0.35 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 73.5% lower in Egypt.

1.13 EUR
0.30 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.73 EUR (0.85 USD) in Colombia and 0.18 EUR (0.21 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 75.3% lower in Egypt.

0.73 EUR
0.18 EUR

Restaurant

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Colombia vs. Egypt - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.5 times more for meals in restaurants in Colombia than in Egypt.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 1.61 EUR (1.89 USD) in Colombia and 1.3 EUR (1.52 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 19.3% lower in Egypt.

1.61 EUR
1.30 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 0.87 EUR (1.02 USD) in Colombia and 0.32 EUR (0.38 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 63.2% lower in Egypt.

0.87 EUR
0.32 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 1.01 EUR (1.18 USD) in Colombia and 1.21 EUR (1.41 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 16.5% lower in Colombia.

1.01 EUR
1.21 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 1.92 EUR (2.24 USD) in Colombia and 2.59 EUR (3.03 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 25.9% lower in Colombia.

1.92 EUR
2.59 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 6.82 EUR (7.97 USD) in Colombia and 4.32 EUR (5.05 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 36.7% lower in Egypt.

6.82 EUR
4.32 EUR

Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 28.76 EUR (33.62 USD) in Colombia and 17.28 EUR (20.21 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 39.9% lower in Egypt.

28.76 EUR
17.28 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 4.26 EUR (4.98 USD) in Colombia and 3.46 EUR (4.04 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 18.8% lower in Egypt.

4.26 EUR
3.46 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 0.59 EUR (0.69 USD) in Colombia and 0.13 EUR (0.15 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 78% lower in Egypt.

0.59 EUR
0.13 EUR

Fuel

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Colombia vs. Egypt - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 2.47 times more for fuel in Colombia than in Egypt.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 0.59 EUR (0.69 USD) in Colombia and 0.27 EUR (0.31 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 54.2% lower in Egypt.

0.59 EUR
0.27 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 0.89 EUR (1.04 USD) in Colombia and 0.33 EUR (0.38 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 62.9% lower in Egypt.

0.89 EUR
0.33 EUR

Transportation

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Colombia vs. Egypt - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 5.78 times more for transportation in Colombia than in Egypt.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 36.32 EUR (42.47 USD) in Colombia and 6.14 EUR (7.17 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 83.1% lower in Egypt.

36.32 EUR
6.14 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 0.67 EUR (0.78 USD) in Colombia and 0.26 EUR (0.3 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 61.2% lower in Egypt.

0.67 EUR
0.26 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 5.33 EUR (6.23 USD) in Colombia and 0.86 EUR (1.01 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 83.9% lower in Egypt.

5.33 EUR
0.86 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.47 EUR (1.72 USD) in Colombia and 0.19 EUR (0.22 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 87.1% lower in Egypt.

1.47 EUR
0.19 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 1.28 EUR (1.49 USD) in Colombia and 0.35 EUR (0.4 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 72.7% lower in Egypt.

1.28 EUR
0.35 EUR

Sports & entertainment

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Colombia vs. Egypt - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 4.26 EUR (4.98 USD) in Colombia and 3.11 EUR (3.64 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 27% lower in Egypt.

4.26 EUR
3.11 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 21.25 EUR (24.85 USD) in Colombia and 14.4 EUR (16.83 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 32.2% lower in Egypt.

21.25 EUR
14.40 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 9.85 EUR (11.52 USD) in Colombia and 6.01 EUR (7.03 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 39% lower in Egypt.

9.85 EUR
6.01 EUR

Flats for rent

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Colombia vs. Egypt - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 2.22 times more for renting an apartment in Colombia than in Egypt.

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 384.03 EUR (448.98 USD) in Colombia and 177 EUR (206.94 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 53.9% lower in Egypt.

384.03 EUR
177.00 EUR

Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 281.44 EUR (329.03 USD) in Colombia and 116.1 EUR (135.73 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 58.7% lower in Egypt.

281.44 EUR
116.10 EUR

Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 715.56 EUR (836.56 USD) in Colombia and 353.57 EUR (413.35 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 50.6% lower in Egypt.

715.56 EUR
353.57 EUR

Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 545.13 EUR (637.31 USD) in Colombia and 220.65 EUR (257.96 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 59.5% lower in Egypt.

545.13 EUR
220.65 EUR

Flats for sale

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Colombia vs. Egypt - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 2.42 times more for buying an apartment in Colombia than in Egypt.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 1580 EUR (1847.45 USD) in Colombia and 701.7 EUR (820.36 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 55.6% lower in Egypt.

1 580 EUR
701.70 EUR

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 1127 EUR (1317.84 USD) in Colombia and 416.13 EUR (486.49 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 63.1% lower in Egypt.

1 127 EUR
416.13 EUR

Salary

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Colombia vs. Egypt - average salary. The average salary in Colombia is 2.25 times higher than in Egypt.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 333.92 EUR (390.39 USD) in Colombia and 148.56 EUR (173.68 USD) in Egypt. The average salary is 55.5% lower in Egypt.

333.92 EUR
148.56 EUR

Hotels

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Colombia vs. Egypt - prices of accommodation in hostels, guesthouses, and hotels.

One star

25.3 EUR
59.4 EUR

Two stars

52.6 EUR
51.2 EUR

Three stars

86.2 EUR
70.1 EUR

Four stars

148 EUR
152 EUR

Five stars

473 EUR
240 EUR

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • Colombia: 20 cities, 1024 hotels • Egypt: 19 cities, 642 hotels

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