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Cost of Living & Prices:
United Kingdom 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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United Kingdom vs. Egypt - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 2.54 times more for grocery shopping in the United Kingdom than in Egypt.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 2.87 EUR (3.34 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.39 EUR (1.61 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 51.6% lower in Egypt.

2.87 EUR
1.39 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.66 EUR (1.93 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.54 EUR (0.63 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 67.5% lower in Egypt.

1.66 EUR
0.54 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 11.96 EUR (13.91 USD) in the United Kingdom and 7.58 EUR (8.82 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 36.6% lower in Egypt.

11.96 EUR
7.58 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 9.8 EUR (11.4 USD) in the United Kingdom and 6.96 EUR (8.09 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 29% lower in Egypt.

9.80 EUR
6.96 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 7.38 EUR (8.58 USD) in the United Kingdom and 3.86 EUR (4.49 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 47.7% lower in Egypt.

7.38 EUR
3.86 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 19.61 EUR (22.8 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.74 EUR (2.02 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 91.1% lower in Egypt.

19.61 EUR
1.74 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.76 EUR (3.21 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.08 EUR (1.26 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 60.9% lower in Egypt.

2.76 EUR
1.08 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 4.2 EUR (4.88 USD) for 12 eggs in the United Kingdom and 1.29 EUR (1.5 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 69.3% lower in Egypt.

4.20 EUR
1.29 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.44 EUR (4 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.57 EUR (1.83 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 54.4% lower in Egypt.

3.44 EUR
1.57 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

25.46 EUR
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 1.16 EUR (1.35 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.19 EUR (0.22 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 83.6% lower in Egypt.

1.16 EUR
0.19 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.89 EUR (2.2 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.52 EUR (0.6 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 72.5% lower in Egypt.

1.89 EUR
0.52 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 9.18 EUR (10.68 USD) in the United Kingdom and 3.02 EUR (3.51 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 67.1% lower in Egypt.

9.18 EUR
3.02 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.5 EUR (1.74 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.8 EUR (0.94 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 46.7% lower in Egypt.

1.50 EUR
0.80 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.55 EUR (1.8 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.37 EUR (0.43 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 76.1% lower in Egypt.

1.55 EUR
0.37 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 2.65 EUR (3.08 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.46 EUR (0.54 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 82.6% lower in Egypt.

2.65 EUR
0.46 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.38 EUR (1.61 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.39 EUR (0.45 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 71.7% lower in Egypt.

1.38 EUR
0.39 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 2.15 EUR (2.49 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.62 EUR (0.73 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 71.2% lower in Egypt.

2.15 EUR
0.62 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 16.54 EUR (19.23 USD) in the United Kingdom and 9.04 EUR (10.51 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 45.3% lower in Egypt.

16.54 EUR
9.04 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 3.1 EUR (3.61 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.3 EUR (0.35 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 90.3% lower in Egypt.

3.10 EUR
0.30 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.63 EUR (1.89 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.18 EUR (0.21 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 89% lower in Egypt.

1.63 EUR
0.18 EUR

Restaurant

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United Kingdom vs. Egypt - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 4.78 times more for meals in restaurants in the United Kingdom than in Egypt.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 4.42 EUR (5.14 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.31 EUR (1.52 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 70.4% lower in Egypt.

4.42 EUR
1.31 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.42 EUR (2.82 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.32 EUR (0.38 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 86.8% lower in Egypt.

2.42 EUR
0.32 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 7.46 EUR (8.68 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.22 EUR (1.42 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 83.6% lower in Egypt.

7.46 EUR
1.22 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 6.82 EUR (7.93 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.61 EUR (3.03 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 61.7% lower in Egypt.

6.82 EUR
2.61 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 9.23 EUR (10.73 USD) in the United Kingdom and 4.35 EUR (5.06 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 52.9% lower in Egypt.

9.23 EUR
4.35 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 92.28 EUR (107.3 USD) in the United Kingdom and 17.4 EUR (20.23 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 81.1% lower in Egypt.

92.28 EUR
17.40 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 23.07 EUR (26.83 USD) in the United Kingdom and 3.48 EUR (4.05 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 84.9% lower in Egypt.

23.07 EUR
3.48 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.52 EUR (1.77 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.13 EUR (0.15 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 91.4% lower in Egypt.

1.52 EUR
0.13 EUR

Fuel

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United Kingdom vs. Egypt - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 5.38 times more for fuel in the United Kingdom than in Egypt.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.66 EUR (1.93 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.27 EUR (0.31 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 83.7% lower in Egypt.

1.66 EUR
0.27 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.57 EUR (1.83 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.33 EUR (0.38 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 79% lower in Egypt.

1.57 EUR
0.33 EUR

LPG 1L

1.10 EUR
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Transportation

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United Kingdom vs. Egypt - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 33.21 times more for transportation in the United Kingdom than in Egypt.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 214.65 EUR (249.6 USD) in the United Kingdom and 6.18 EUR (7.18 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 97.1% lower in Egypt.

214.65 EUR
6.18 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 3.46 EUR (4.02 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.26 EUR (0.3 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 92.5% lower in Egypt.

3.46 EUR
0.26 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 34.6 EUR (40.24 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.87 EUR (1.01 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 97.5% lower in Egypt.

34.60 EUR
0.87 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 2.88 EUR (3.35 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.19 EUR (0.22 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 93.4% lower in Egypt.

2.88 EUR
0.19 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 5.08 EUR (5.9 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.35 EUR (0.4 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 93.1% lower in Egypt.

5.08 EUR
0.35 EUR

Sports & entertainment

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United Kingdom vs. Egypt - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 17.3 EUR (20.12 USD) in the United Kingdom and 3.13 EUR (3.64 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 81.9% lower in Egypt.

17.30 EUR
3.13 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 55.6 EUR (64.65 USD) in the United Kingdom and 14.49 EUR (16.85 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 73.9% lower in Egypt.

55.60 EUR
14.49 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 20.7 EUR (24.08 USD) in the United Kingdom and 6.05 EUR (7.03 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 70.8% lower in Egypt.

20.70 EUR
6.05 EUR

Flats for rent

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United Kingdom vs. Egypt - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 14.19 times more for renting an apartment in the United Kingdom 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 2558 EUR (2975.05 USD) in the United Kingdom and 178.18 EUR (207.19 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 93% lower in Egypt.

2 558 EUR
178.18 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 1909 EUR (2219.6 USD) in the United Kingdom and 116.87 EUR (135.9 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 93.9% lower in Egypt.

1 909 EUR
116.87 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 4753 EUR (5527.46 USD) in the United Kingdom and 355.9 EUR (413.87 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 92.5% lower in Egypt.

4 753 EUR
355.90 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 3173 EUR (3689.64 USD) in the United Kingdom and 222.11 EUR (258.28 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 93% lower in Egypt.

3 173 EUR
222.11 EUR

Flats for sale

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United Kingdom vs. Egypt - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 24.2 times more for buying an apartment in the United Kingdom 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 17500 EUR (20350.08 USD) in the United Kingdom and 706.34 EUR (821.37 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 96% lower in Egypt.

17 500 EUR
706.34 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 9732 EUR (11316.9 USD) in the United Kingdom and 418.88 EUR (487.1 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 95.7% lower in Egypt.

9 732 EUR
418.88 EUR

Salary

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United Kingdom vs. Egypt - average salary. The average salary in the United Kingdom is 22.9 times higher than in Egypt.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 3425 EUR (3982.55 USD) in the United Kingdom and 149.54 EUR (173.9 USD) in Egypt. The average salary is 95.6% lower in Egypt.

3 425 EUR
149.54 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

138 EUR
59.7 EUR

Two stars

105 EUR
51.5 EUR

Three stars

110 EUR
70.5 EUR

Four stars

143 EUR
153 EUR

Five stars

363 EUR
241 EUR

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • United Kingdom: 20 cities, 1334 hotels • Egypt: 19 cities, 642 hotels

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