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

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 2.58 EUR (2.99 USD) in Colombia and 1.42 EUR (1.65 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 45% lower in Egypt.

2.58 EUR
1.42 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 0.94 EUR (1.09 USD) in Colombia and 0.56 EUR (0.65 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 40.4% lower in Egypt.

0.94 EUR
0.56 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 6.35 EUR (7.35 USD) in Colombia and 7.78 EUR (9.01 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 18.4% lower in Colombia.

6.35 EUR
7.78 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 8.37 EUR (9.7 USD) in Colombia and 7.14 EUR (8.27 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 14.7% lower in Egypt.

8.37 EUR
7.14 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 4.53 EUR (5.25 USD) in Colombia and 3.96 EUR (4.59 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 12.6% lower in Egypt.

4.53 EUR
3.96 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 2.37 EUR (2.75 USD) in Colombia and 1.78 EUR (2.07 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 24.9% lower in Egypt.

2.37 EUR
1.78 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 0.97 EUR (1.12 USD) in Colombia and 1.11 EUR (1.28 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 12.6% lower in Colombia.

0.97 EUR
1.11 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 1.73 EUR (2.01 USD) for 12 eggs in Colombia and 1.33 EUR (1.54 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 23.1% lower in Egypt.

1.73 EUR
1.33 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 1.63 EUR (1.89 USD) in Colombia and 1.61 EUR (1.87 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 1.2% lower in Egypt.

1.63 EUR
1.61 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

16.33 EUR
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 0.68 EUR (0.79 USD) in Colombia and 0.2 EUR (0.23 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 70.6% lower in Egypt.

0.68 EUR
0.20 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.25 EUR (1.44 USD) in Colombia and 0.53 EUR (0.62 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 57.6% lower in Egypt.

1.25 EUR
0.53 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 4.21 EUR (4.88 USD) in Colombia and 3.1 EUR (3.59 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 26.4% lower in Egypt.

4.21 EUR
3.10 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.03 EUR (1.19 USD) in Colombia and 0.83 EUR (0.96 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 19.4% lower in Egypt.

1.03 EUR
0.83 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.04 EUR (1.2 USD) in Colombia and 0.38 EUR (0.44 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 63.5% lower in Egypt.

1.04 EUR
0.38 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 1.16 EUR (1.34 USD) in Colombia and 0.47 EUR (0.55 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 59.5% lower in Egypt.

1.16 EUR
0.47 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.04 EUR (1.21 USD) in Colombia and 0.4 EUR (0.46 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 61.5% lower in Egypt.

1.04 EUR
0.40 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 0.99 EUR (1.15 USD) in Colombia and 0.64 EUR (0.74 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 35.4% lower in Egypt.

0.99 EUR
0.64 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 14.6 EUR (16.92 USD) in Colombia and 9.07 EUR (10.51 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 37.9% lower in Egypt.

14.60 EUR
9.07 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 1.11 EUR (1.28 USD) in Colombia and 0.31 EUR (0.36 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 72.1% lower in Egypt.

1.11 EUR
0.31 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.71 EUR (0.83 USD) in Colombia and 0.18 EUR (0.21 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 74.6% lower in Egypt.

0.71 EUR
0.18 EUR

Restaurant

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Colombia vs. Egypt - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.42 times more for meals in restaurants in Colombia than in Egypt.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 1.58 EUR (1.84 USD) in Colombia and 1.34 EUR (1.55 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 15.2% lower in Egypt.

1.58 EUR
1.34 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 0.85 EUR (0.99 USD) in Colombia and 0.33 EUR (0.38 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 61.2% lower in Egypt.

0.85 EUR
0.33 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 0.99 EUR (1.15 USD) in Colombia and 1.25 EUR (1.45 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 20.8% lower in Colombia.

0.99 EUR
1.25 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 1.88 EUR (2.18 USD) in Colombia and 2.68 EUR (3.1 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 29.9% lower in Colombia.

1.88 EUR
2.68 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 6.7 EUR (7.76 USD) in Colombia and 4.46 EUR (5.17 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 33.4% lower in Egypt.

6.70 EUR
4.46 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 28.25 EUR (32.74 USD) in Colombia and 17.85 EUR (20.69 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 36.8% lower in Egypt.

28.25 EUR
17.85 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 4.18 EUR (4.85 USD) in Colombia and 3.57 EUR (4.14 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 14.6% lower in Egypt.

4.18 EUR
3.57 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 0.58 EUR (0.68 USD) in Colombia and 0.13 EUR (0.15 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 77.6% lower in Egypt.

0.58 EUR
0.13 EUR

Fuel

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Colombia vs. Egypt - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 2.48 times more for fuel in Colombia than in Egypt.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 0.6 EUR (0.69 USD) in Colombia and 0.27 EUR (0.31 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 55% lower in Egypt.

0.60 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 5.49 times more for transportation in Colombia than in Egypt.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 35.68 EUR (41.35 USD) in Colombia and 6.34 EUR (7.34 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 82.2% lower in Egypt.

35.68 EUR
6.34 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 0.66 EUR (0.76 USD) in Colombia and 0.27 EUR (0.31 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 59.1% lower in Egypt.

0.66 EUR
0.27 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 5.23 EUR (6.06 USD) in Colombia and 0.89 EUR (1.03 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 83% lower in Egypt.

5.23 EUR
0.89 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.44 EUR (1.67 USD) in Colombia and 0.2 EUR (0.23 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 86.1% lower in Egypt.

1.44 EUR
0.20 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 1.26 EUR (1.46 USD) in Colombia and 0.36 EUR (0.41 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 71.4% lower in Egypt.

1.26 EUR
0.36 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 4.18 EUR (4.85 USD) in Colombia and 3.21 EUR (3.72 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 23.2% lower in Egypt.

4.18 EUR
3.21 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 20.88 EUR (24.19 USD) in Colombia and 14.87 EUR (17.23 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 28.8% lower in Egypt.

20.88 EUR
14.87 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 9.68 EUR (11.22 USD) in Colombia and 6.21 EUR (7.19 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 35.8% lower in Egypt.

9.68 EUR
6.21 EUR

Flats for rent

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Colombia vs. Egypt - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 2.11 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 377.2 EUR (437.17 USD) in Colombia and 182.8 EUR (211.87 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 51.5% lower in Egypt.

377.20 EUR
182.80 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 276.43 EUR (320.38 USD) in Colombia and 119.9 EUR (138.96 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 56.6% lower in Egypt.

276.43 EUR
119.90 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 702.82 EUR (814.57 USD) in Colombia and 365.15 EUR (423.2 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 48% lower in Egypt.

702.82 EUR
365.15 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 535.42 EUR (620.56 USD) in Colombia and 227.88 EUR (264.11 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 57.4% lower in Egypt.

535.42 EUR
227.88 EUR

Flats for sale

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Colombia vs. Egypt - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 2.3 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 1552 EUR (1798.89 USD) in Colombia and 724.68 EUR (839.91 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 53.3% lower in Egypt.

1 552 EUR
724.68 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 1107 EUR (1283.2 USD) in Colombia and 429.76 EUR (498.09 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 61.2% lower in Egypt.

1 107 EUR
429.76 EUR

Salary

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Colombia vs. Egypt - average salary. The average salary in Colombia is 2.14 times higher than in Egypt.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 327.98 EUR (380.13 USD) in Colombia and 153.43 EUR (177.82 USD) in Egypt. The average salary is 53.2% lower in Egypt.

327.98 EUR
153.43 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

25.5 EUR
59.9 EUR

Two stars

53.1 EUR
51.6 EUR

Three stars

87 EUR
70.7 EUR

Four stars

149 EUR
154 EUR

Five stars

477 EUR
242 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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