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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 3.59 times more for grocery shopping in the United Kingdom than in Egypt.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 2.4 EUR (2.68 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.56 EUR (0.62 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 76.7% lower in Egypt.

2.40 EUR
0.56 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.51 EUR (1.69 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.29 EUR (0.32 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 80.8% lower in Egypt.

1.51 EUR
0.29 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 12.41 EUR (13.85 USD) in the United Kingdom and 4.06 EUR (4.53 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 67.3% lower in Egypt.

12.41 EUR
4.06 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 10.71 EUR (11.95 USD) in the United Kingdom and 3.58 EUR (3.99 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 66.6% lower in Egypt.

10.71 EUR
3.58 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 8.08 EUR (9.02 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.48 EUR (2.77 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 69.3% lower in Egypt.

8.08 EUR
2.48 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 15.65 EUR (17.47 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.95 EUR (1.06 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 93.9% lower in Egypt.

15.65 EUR
0.95 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.38 EUR (2.66 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.62 EUR (0.69 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 73.9% lower in Egypt.

2.38 EUR
0.62 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 3.09 EUR (3.45 USD) for 12 eggs in the United Kingdom and 0.73 EUR (0.82 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 76.4% lower in Egypt.

3.09 EUR
0.73 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.83 EUR (3.16 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.02 EUR (1.14 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 64% lower in Egypt.

2.83 EUR
1.02 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

26.53 EUR
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 1.04 EUR (1.16 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.12 EUR (0.13 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 88.5% lower in Egypt.

1.04 EUR
0.12 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.38 EUR (1.54 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.29 EUR (0.32 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 79% lower in Egypt.

1.38 EUR
0.29 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 7.47 EUR (8.34 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.8 EUR (2.01 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 75.9% lower in Egypt.

7.47 EUR
1.80 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.38 EUR (1.54 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.5 EUR (0.55 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 63.8% lower in Egypt.

1.38 EUR
0.50 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.31 EUR (1.46 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.15 EUR (0.17 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 88.5% lower in Egypt.

1.31 EUR
0.15 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 2.37 EUR (2.64 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.18 EUR (0.21 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 92.4% lower in Egypt.

2.37 EUR
0.18 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.32 EUR (1.47 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.18 EUR (0.2 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 86.4% lower in Egypt.

1.32 EUR
0.18 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 2.15 EUR (2.4 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.37 EUR (0.41 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 82.8% lower in Egypt.

2.15 EUR
0.37 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 17.23 EUR (19.23 USD) in the United Kingdom and 9.42 EUR (10.51 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 45.3% lower in Egypt.

17.23 EUR
9.42 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 2.88 EUR (3.21 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.16 EUR (0.18 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 94.4% lower in Egypt.

2.88 EUR
0.16 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.37 EUR (1.53 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.11 EUR (0.12 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 92% lower in Egypt.

1.37 EUR
0.11 EUR

Restaurant

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United Kingdom vs. Egypt - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 7.29 times more for meals in restaurants in the United Kingdom than in Egypt.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 4.08 EUR (4.56 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.88 EUR (0.98 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 78.4% lower in Egypt.

4.08 EUR
0.88 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.14 EUR (2.39 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.13 EUR (0.14 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 93.9% lower in Egypt.

2.14 EUR
0.13 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 7.14 EUR (7.97 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.89 EUR (1 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 87.5% lower in Egypt.

7.14 EUR
0.89 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 5.95 EUR (6.64 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.25 EUR (1.4 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 79% lower in Egypt.

5.95 EUR
1.25 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 8.33 EUR (9.3 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.15 EUR (2.4 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 74.2% lower in Egypt.

8.33 EUR
2.15 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 83.3 EUR (92.98 USD) in the United Kingdom and 10.73 EUR (11.98 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 87.1% lower in Egypt.

83.30 EUR
10.73 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 17.85 EUR (19.92 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.79 EUR (2 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 90% lower in Egypt.

17.85 EUR
1.79 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.64 EUR (1.83 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.08 EUR (0.09 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 95.1% lower in Egypt.

1.64 EUR
0.08 EUR

Fuel

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United Kingdom vs. Egypt - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 6.51 times more for fuel in the United Kingdom than in Egypt.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.62 EUR (1.81 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.21 EUR (0.24 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 87% lower in Egypt.

1.62 EUR
0.21 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.57 EUR (1.75 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.28 EUR (0.31 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 82.2% lower in Egypt.

1.57 EUR
0.28 EUR

LPG 1L

1.26 EUR
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Transportation

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United Kingdom vs. Egypt - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 31.94 times more for transportation in the United Kingdom than in Egypt.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 187.43 EUR (209.21 USD) in the United Kingdom and 6.35 EUR (7.09 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 96.6% lower in Egypt.

187.43 EUR
6.35 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 3.09 EUR (3.45 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.14 EUR (0.16 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 95.5% lower in Egypt.

3.09 EUR
0.14 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 34.27 EUR (38.26 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.51 EUR (0.57 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 98.5% lower in Egypt.

34.27 EUR
0.51 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 2.02 EUR (2.26 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.07 EUR (0.08 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 96.5% lower in Egypt.

2.02 EUR
0.07 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 4.76 EUR (5.31 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.18 EUR (0.2 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 96.2% lower in Egypt.

4.76 EUR
0.18 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 14.28 EUR (15.94 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.15 EUR (2.4 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 84.9% lower in Egypt.

14.28 EUR
2.15 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 50.56 EUR (56.44 USD) in the United Kingdom and 10.9 EUR (12.16 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 78.4% lower in Egypt.

50.56 EUR
10.90 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 13.82 EUR (15.42 USD) in the United Kingdom and 3.8 EUR (4.24 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 72.5% lower in Egypt.

13.82 EUR
3.80 EUR

Flats for rent

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United Kingdom vs. Egypt - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 27.12 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 2432 EUR (2714.77 USD) in the United Kingdom and 89.31 EUR (99.68 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 96.3% lower in Egypt.

2 432 EUR
89.31 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 1724 EUR (1924.03 USD) in the United Kingdom and 55.56 EUR (62.02 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 96.8% lower in Egypt.

1 724 EUR
55.56 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 4335 EUR (4838.36 USD) in the United Kingdom and 170.22 EUR (190 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 96.1% lower in Egypt.

4 335 EUR
170.22 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 2924 EUR (3264.12 USD) in the United Kingdom and 105.76 EUR (118.05 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 96.4% lower in Egypt.

2 924 EUR
105.76 EUR

Flats for sale

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United Kingdom vs. Egypt - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 52 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 14310 EUR (15973.07 USD) in the United Kingdom and 265.16 EUR (295.98 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 98.1% lower in Egypt.

14 310 EUR
265.16 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 8736 EUR (9750.85 USD) in the United Kingdom and 178 EUR (198.68 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 98% lower in Egypt.

8 736 EUR
178.00 EUR

Salary

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United Kingdom vs. Egypt - average salary. The average salary in the United Kingdom is 39.03 times higher than in Egypt.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 3609 EUR (4028.39 USD) in the United Kingdom and 92.46 EUR (103.21 USD) in Egypt. The average salary is 97.4% lower in Egypt.

3 609 EUR
92.46 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

143 EUR
62.2 EUR

Two stars

110 EUR
53.6 EUR

Three stars

114 EUR
73.4 EUR

Four stars

148 EUR
159 EUR

Five stars

378 EUR
251 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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