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Cost of Living & Prices:
Egypt vs. Sweden

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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Egypt vs. Sweden - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 2.58 times less for grocery shopping in Egypt than in Sweden.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 1.41 EUR (1.64 USD) in Egypt and 3.01 EUR (3.49 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 53.2% lower in Egypt.

1.41 EUR
3.01 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 0.55 EUR (0.64 USD) in Egypt and 2.55 EUR (2.96 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 78.4% lower in Egypt.

0.55 EUR
2.55 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 7.73 EUR (8.95 USD) in Egypt and 16.37 EUR (18.97 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 52.8% lower in Egypt.

7.73 EUR
16.37 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 7.09 EUR (8.22 USD) in Egypt and 10.73 EUR (12.43 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 33.9% lower in Egypt.

7.09 EUR
10.73 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 3.93 EUR (4.56 USD) in Egypt and 11.39 EUR (13.2 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 65.5% lower in Egypt.

3.93 EUR
11.39 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 1.77 EUR (2.05 USD) in Egypt and 6.79 EUR (7.87 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 73.9% lower in Egypt.

1.77 EUR
6.79 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 1.1 EUR (1.28 USD) in Egypt and 1.89 EUR (2.19 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 41.8% lower in Egypt.

1.10 EUR
1.89 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 1.32 EUR (1.53 USD) for 12 eggs in Egypt and 4 EUR (4.63 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 67% lower in Egypt.

1.32 EUR
4.00 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 1.6 EUR (1.86 USD) in Egypt and 1.96 EUR (2.27 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 18.4% lower in Egypt.

1.60 EUR
1.96 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

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22.33 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 0.2 EUR (0.23 USD) in Egypt and 2.17 EUR (2.52 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 90.8% lower in Egypt.

0.20 EUR
2.17 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 0.53 EUR (0.61 USD) in Egypt and 2.85 EUR (3.31 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 81.4% lower in Egypt.

0.53 EUR
2.85 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 3.08 EUR (3.57 USD) in Egypt and 10.49 EUR (12.16 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 70.6% lower in Egypt.

3.08 EUR
10.49 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 0.82 EUR (0.95 USD) in Egypt and 1.49 EUR (1.72 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 45% lower in Egypt.

0.82 EUR
1.49 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 0.38 EUR (0.43 USD) in Egypt and 1.56 EUR (1.81 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 75.6% lower in Egypt.

0.38 EUR
1.56 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 0.47 EUR (0.55 USD) in Egypt and 2.9 EUR (3.37 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 83.8% lower in Egypt.

0.47 EUR
2.90 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 0.4 EUR (0.46 USD) in Egypt and 1.7 EUR (1.97 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 76.5% lower in Egypt.

0.40 EUR
1.70 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 0.64 EUR (0.74 USD) in Egypt and 3.37 EUR (3.91 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 81% lower in Egypt.

0.64 EUR
3.37 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 9.07 EUR (10.51 USD) in Egypt and 19.3 EUR (22.37 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 53% lower in Egypt.

9.07 EUR
19.30 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 0.31 EUR (0.36 USD) in Egypt and 3.92 EUR (4.55 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 92.1% lower in Egypt.

0.31 EUR
3.92 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.18 EUR (0.21 USD) in Egypt and 1.35 EUR (1.56 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 86.7% lower in Egypt.

0.18 EUR
1.35 EUR

Restaurant

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Egypt vs. Sweden - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 4.34 times less for meals in restaurants in Egypt than in Sweden.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 1.33 EUR (1.54 USD) in Egypt and 4.32 EUR (5 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 69.2% lower in Egypt.

1.33 EUR
4.32 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 0.33 EUR (0.38 USD) in Egypt and 2.75 EUR (3.18 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 88% lower in Egypt.

0.33 EUR
2.75 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 1.24 EUR (1.44 USD) in Egypt and 6.88 EUR (7.98 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 82% lower in Egypt.

1.24 EUR
6.88 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.66 EUR (3.08 USD) in Egypt and 7.11 EUR (8.24 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 62.6% lower in Egypt.

2.66 EUR
7.11 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 4.43 EUR (5.14 USD) in Egypt and 9.83 EUR (11.39 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 54.9% lower in Egypt.

4.43 EUR
9.83 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 17.73 EUR (20.55 USD) in Egypt and 89.38 EUR (103.59 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 80.2% lower in Egypt.

17.73 EUR
89.38 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 3.55 EUR (4.11 USD) in Egypt and 13.81 EUR (16 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 74.3% lower in Egypt.

3.55 EUR
13.81 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 0.13 EUR (0.15 USD) in Egypt and 2.19 EUR (2.54 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 94.1% lower in Egypt.

0.13 EUR
2.19 EUR

Fuel

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Egypt vs. Sweden - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 4.9 times less for fuel in Egypt than in Sweden.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 0.27 EUR (0.31 USD) in Egypt and 1.52 EUR (1.77 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 82.2% lower in Egypt.

0.27 EUR
1.52 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 0.33 EUR (0.38 USD) in Egypt and 1.42 EUR (1.65 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 76.8% lower in Egypt.

0.33 EUR
1.42 EUR

Transportation

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Egypt vs. Sweden - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 19.77 times less for transportation in Egypt than in Sweden.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 6.29 EUR (7.29 USD) in Egypt and 94.74 EUR (109.8 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 93.4% lower in Egypt.

6.29 EUR
94.74 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 0.27 EUR (0.31 USD) in Egypt and 3.84 EUR (4.45 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 93% lower in Egypt.

0.27 EUR
3.84 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 0.89 EUR (1.03 USD) in Egypt and 52.73 EUR (61.12 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 98.3% lower in Egypt.

0.89 EUR
52.73 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 0.2 EUR (0.23 USD) in Egypt and 1.56 EUR (1.81 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 87.2% lower in Egypt.

0.20 EUR
1.56 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 0.35 EUR (0.41 USD) in Egypt and 5.27 EUR (6.11 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 93.4% lower in Egypt.

0.35 EUR
5.27 EUR

Sports & entertainment

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

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 3.19 EUR (3.7 USD) in Egypt and 15.42 EUR (17.87 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 79.3% lower in Egypt.

3.19 EUR
15.42 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 14.77 EUR (17.11 USD) in Egypt and 41.28 EUR (47.84 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 64.2% lower in Egypt.

14.77 EUR
41.28 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 6.16 EUR (7.14 USD) in Egypt and 31.98 EUR (37.06 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 80.7% lower in Egypt.

6.16 EUR
31.98 EUR

Flats for rent

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Egypt vs. Sweden - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 6.8 times less for renting an apartment in Egypt than in Sweden.

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 181.56 EUR (210.43 USD) in Egypt and 1327 EUR (1537.47 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 86.3% lower in Egypt.

181.56 EUR
1 327 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 119.09 EUR (138.02 USD) in Egypt and 864.72 EUR (1002.22 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 86.2% lower in Egypt.

119.09 EUR
864.72 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 362.67 EUR (420.34 USD) in Egypt and 2360 EUR (2735.67 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 84.6% lower in Egypt.

362.67 EUR
2 360 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 226.33 EUR (262.32 USD) in Egypt and 1494 EUR (1731.4 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 84.9% lower in Egypt.

226.33 EUR
1 494 EUR

Flats for sale

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Egypt vs. Sweden - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 13.41 times less for buying an apartment in Egypt than in Sweden.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 719.78 EUR (834.22 USD) in Egypt and 10017 EUR (11609.85 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 92.8% lower in Egypt.

719.78 EUR
10 017 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 426.85 EUR (494.72 USD) in Egypt and 5360 EUR (6212.54 USD) in Sweden. The price of this product is 92% lower in Egypt.

426.85 EUR
5 360 EUR

Salary

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Egypt vs. Sweden - average salary. The average salary in Egypt is 19.44 times lower than in Sweden.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 152.39 EUR (176.62 USD) in Egypt and 2963 EUR (3433.74 USD) in Sweden. The average salary is 94.9% lower in Egypt.

152.39 EUR
2 963 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

59.9 EUR
60.8 EUR

Two stars

51.6 EUR
70.8 EUR

Three stars

70.7 EUR
85.9 EUR

Four stars

154 EUR
94 EUR

Five stars

242 EUR
341 EUR

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • Egypt: 19 cities, 642 hotels • Sweden: 19 cities, 391 hotels

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