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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 1.95 times more for grocery shopping in Colombia than in Egypt.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 1.87 EUR (2.13 USD) in Colombia and 0.54 EUR (0.61 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 71.1% lower in Egypt.

1.87 EUR
0.54 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 0.77 EUR (0.87 USD) in Colombia and 0.28 EUR (0.32 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 63.6% lower in Egypt.

0.77 EUR
0.28 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 5.88 EUR (6.68 USD) in Colombia and 3.91 EUR (4.44 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 33.5% lower in Egypt.

5.88 EUR
3.91 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 8.17 EUR (9.3 USD) in Colombia and 3.44 EUR (3.91 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 57.9% lower in Egypt.

8.17 EUR
3.44 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 3.62 EUR (4.12 USD) in Colombia and 2.39 EUR (2.72 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 34% lower in Egypt.

3.62 EUR
2.39 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 1.63 EUR (1.86 USD) in Colombia and 0.91 EUR (1.04 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 44.2% lower in Egypt.

1.63 EUR
0.91 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 0.74 EUR (0.84 USD) in Colombia and 0.59 EUR (0.68 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 20.3% lower in Egypt.

0.74 EUR
0.59 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 1.59 EUR (1.81 USD) for 12 eggs in Colombia and 0.7 EUR (0.8 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 56% lower in Egypt.

1.59 EUR
0.70 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 1.36 EUR (1.55 USD) in Colombia and 0.98 EUR (1.12 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 27.9% lower in Egypt.

1.36 EUR
0.98 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

16.65 EUR
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 0.55 EUR (0.63 USD) in Colombia and 0.12 EUR (0.13 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 78.2% lower in Egypt.

0.55 EUR
0.12 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.03 EUR (1.18 USD) in Colombia and 0.28 EUR (0.32 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 72.8% lower in Egypt.

1.03 EUR
0.28 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 4.29 EUR (4.87 USD) in Colombia and 1.73 EUR (1.97 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 59.7% lower in Egypt.

4.29 EUR
1.73 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 0.89 EUR (1.02 USD) in Colombia and 0.48 EUR (0.54 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 46.1% lower in Egypt.

0.89 EUR
0.48 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 0.71 EUR (0.81 USD) in Colombia and 0.15 EUR (0.17 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 78.9% lower in Egypt.

0.71 EUR
0.15 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 0.94 EUR (1.07 USD) in Colombia and 0.18 EUR (0.2 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 80.9% lower in Egypt.

0.94 EUR
0.18 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 0.78 EUR (0.89 USD) in Colombia and 0.17 EUR (0.19 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 78.2% lower in Egypt.

0.78 EUR
0.17 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 0.88 EUR (1.01 USD) in Colombia and 0.36 EUR (0.4 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 59.1% lower in Egypt.

0.88 EUR
0.36 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 14.88 EUR (16.92 USD) in Colombia and 9.24 EUR (10.51 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 37.9% lower in Egypt.

14.88 EUR
9.24 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 0.96 EUR (1.09 USD) in Colombia and 0.15 EUR (0.18 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 84.4% lower in Egypt.

0.96 EUR
0.15 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.57 EUR (0.64 USD) in Colombia and 0.11 EUR (0.12 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 80.7% lower in Egypt.

0.57 EUR
0.11 EUR

Restaurant

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Colombia vs. Egypt - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.83 times more for meals in restaurants in Colombia than in Egypt.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 1.13 EUR (1.29 USD) in Colombia and 0.85 EUR (0.96 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 24.8% lower in Egypt.

1.13 EUR
0.85 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 0.6 EUR (0.68 USD) in Colombia and 0.12 EUR (0.14 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 80% lower in Egypt.

0.60 EUR
0.12 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 1.02 EUR (1.16 USD) in Colombia and 0.86 EUR (0.98 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 15.7% lower in Egypt.

1.02 EUR
0.86 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 1.94 EUR (2.21 USD) in Colombia and 1.2 EUR (1.37 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 38.1% lower in Egypt.

1.94 EUR
1.20 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 4.9 EUR (5.58 USD) in Colombia and 2.06 EUR (2.35 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 58% lower in Egypt.

4.90 EUR
2.06 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 18.39 EUR (20.92 USD) in Colombia and 10.32 EUR (11.74 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 43.9% lower in Egypt.

18.39 EUR
10.32 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 3.07 EUR (3.49 USD) in Colombia and 1.72 EUR (1.96 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 44% lower in Egypt.

3.07 EUR
1.72 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 0.48 EUR (0.55 USD) in Colombia and 0.08 EUR (0.09 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 83.3% lower in Egypt.

0.48 EUR
0.08 EUR

Fuel

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Colombia vs. Egypt - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 2.96 times more for fuel in Colombia than in Egypt.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 0.55 EUR (0.63 USD) in Colombia and 0.21 EUR (0.24 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 61.8% lower in Egypt.

0.55 EUR
0.21 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 0.87 EUR (0.99 USD) in Colombia and 0.27 EUR (0.31 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 69% lower in Egypt.

0.87 EUR
0.27 EUR

Transportation

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Colombia vs. Egypt - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 5.22 times more for transportation in Colombia than in Egypt.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 28.43 EUR (32.34 USD) in Colombia and 6.11 EUR (6.94 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 78.5% lower in Egypt.

28.43 EUR
6.11 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 0.56 EUR (0.64 USD) in Colombia and 0.14 EUR (0.16 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 75% lower in Egypt.

0.56 EUR
0.14 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 5.06 EUR (5.75 USD) in Colombia and 0.49 EUR (0.56 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 90.3% lower in Egypt.

5.06 EUR
0.49 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.38 EUR (1.57 USD) in Colombia and 0.07 EUR (0.08 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 94.9% lower in Egypt.

1.38 EUR
0.07 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 1.02 EUR (1.16 USD) in Colombia and 0.17 EUR (0.2 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 83.3% lower in Egypt.

1.02 EUR
0.17 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 3.27 EUR (3.72 USD) in Colombia and 2.06 EUR (2.35 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 37% lower in Egypt.

3.27 EUR
2.06 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 17.11 EUR (19.45 USD) in Colombia and 10.48 EUR (11.92 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 38.7% lower in Egypt.

17.11 EUR
10.48 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 7.86 EUR (8.93 USD) in Colombia and 3.66 EUR (4.16 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 53.4% lower in Egypt.

7.86 EUR
3.66 EUR

Flats for rent

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Colombia vs. Egypt - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 4.05 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 317.6 EUR (361.18 USD) in Colombia and 85.89 EUR (97.68 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 73% lower in Egypt.

317.60 EUR
85.89 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 241.33 EUR (274.45 USD) in Colombia and 53.44 EUR (60.78 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 77.9% lower in Egypt.

241.33 EUR
53.44 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 626.09 EUR (712.02 USD) in Colombia and 163.72 EUR (186.18 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 73.9% lower in Egypt.

626.09 EUR
163.72 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 452.62 EUR (514.74 USD) in Colombia and 101.72 EUR (115.68 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 77.5% lower in Egypt.

452.62 EUR
101.72 EUR

Flats for sale

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Colombia vs. Egypt - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 5.93 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 1419 EUR (1614 USD) in Colombia and 255.03 EUR (290.04 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 82% lower in Egypt.

1 419 EUR
255.03 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 1108 EUR (1260.09 USD) in Colombia and 171.2 EUR (194.7 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 84.5% lower in Egypt.

1 108 EUR
171.20 EUR

Salary

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Colombia vs. Egypt - average salary. The average salary in Colombia is 3.35 times higher than in Egypt.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 297.84 EUR (338.72 USD) in Colombia and 88.93 EUR (101.14 USD) in Egypt. The average salary is 70.1% lower in Egypt.

297.84 EUR
88.93 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

26 EUR
61 EUR

Two stars

54.1 EUR
52.6 EUR

Three stars

88.6 EUR
72.1 EUR

Four stars

152 EUR
157 EUR

Five stars

486 EUR
247 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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