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Cost of Living & Prices:
United States 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

PLNEGPEURUSD

United States vs. Egypt - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 3.36 times more for grocery shopping in the United States than in Egypt.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 27.04 PLN (7.41 USD) in the United States and 5.88 PLN (1.61 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 78.3% lower in Egypt.

27.04 PLN
5.88 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 9.19 PLN (2.52 USD) in the United States and 2.3 PLN (0.63 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 75% lower in Egypt.

9.19 PLN
2.30 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 72.75 PLN (19.94 USD) in the United States and 32.13 PLN (8.81 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 55.8% lower in Egypt.

72.75 PLN
32.13 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 65.68 PLN (18 USD) in the United States and 29.49 PLN (8.08 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 55.1% lower in Egypt.

65.68 PLN
29.49 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 58.67 PLN (16.08 USD) in the United States and 16.35 PLN (4.48 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 72.1% lower in Egypt.

58.67 PLN
16.35 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 69.32 PLN (19 USD) in the United States and 7.37 PLN (2.02 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 89.4% lower in Egypt.

69.32 PLN
7.37 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 12.19 PLN (3.34 USD) in the United States and 4.58 PLN (1.25 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 62.4% lower in Egypt.

12.19 PLN
4.58 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 26.23 PLN (7.19 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 5.47 PLN (1.5 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 79.1% lower in Egypt.

26.23 PLN
5.47 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 13.9 PLN (3.81 USD) in the United States and 6.66 PLN (1.83 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 52.1% lower in Egypt.

13.90 PLN
6.66 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

91.18 PLN
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 10.73 PLN (2.94 USD) in the United States and 0.82 PLN (0.22 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 92.4% lower in Egypt.

10.73 PLN
0.82 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 18.28 PLN (5.01 USD) in the United States and 2.2 PLN (0.6 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 88% lower in Egypt.

18.28 PLN
2.20 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 62.61 PLN (17.16 USD) in the United States and 12.8 PLN (3.51 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 79.6% lower in Egypt.

62.61 PLN
12.80 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 5.8 PLN (1.59 USD) in the United States and 3.41 PLN (0.93 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 41.2% lower in Egypt.

5.80 PLN
3.41 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 14.63 PLN (4.01 USD) in the United States and 1.56 PLN (0.43 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 89.3% lower in Egypt.

14.63 PLN
1.56 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 20.87 PLN (5.72 USD) in the United States and 1.96 PLN (0.54 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 90.6% lower in Egypt.

20.87 PLN
1.96 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 13.65 PLN (3.74 USD) in the United States and 1.65 PLN (0.45 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 87.9% lower in Egypt.

13.65 PLN
1.65 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 30.17 PLN (8.27 USD) in the United States and 2.65 PLN (0.73 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 91.2% lower in Egypt.

30.17 PLN
2.65 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 32.77 PLN (8.98 USD) in the United States and 38.35 PLN (10.51 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 14.6% lower in the United States.

32.77 PLN
38.35 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 23.24 PLN (6.37 USD) in the United States and 1.29 PLN (0.35 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 94.4% lower in Egypt.

23.24 PLN
1.29 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 9.09 PLN (2.49 USD) in the United States and 0.75 PLN (0.21 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 91.7% lower in Egypt.

9.09 PLN
0.75 PLN

Restaurant

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United States vs. Egypt - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 5.86 times more for meals in restaurants in the United States than in Egypt.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 21.38 PLN (5.86 USD) in the United States and 5.53 PLN (1.52 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 74.1% lower in Egypt.

21.38 PLN
5.53 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 12.04 PLN (3.3 USD) in the United States and 1.37 PLN (0.38 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 88.6% lower in Egypt.

12.04 PLN
1.37 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 29.19 PLN (8 USD) in the United States and 5.16 PLN (1.41 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 82.3% lower in Egypt.

29.19 PLN
5.16 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 43.78 PLN (12 USD) in the United States and 11.06 PLN (3.03 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 74.7% lower in Egypt.

43.78 PLN
11.06 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 43.78 PLN (12 USD) in the United States and 18.43 PLN (5.05 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 57.9% lower in Egypt.

43.78 PLN
18.43 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 510.81 PLN (140 USD) in the United States and 73.73 PLN (20.21 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 85.6% lower in Egypt.

510.81 PLN
73.73 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 94.87 PLN (26 USD) in the United States and 14.75 PLN (4.04 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 84.5% lower in Egypt.

94.87 PLN
14.75 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 9.3 PLN (2.55 USD) in the United States and 0.53 PLN (0.15 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 94.3% lower in Egypt.

9.30 PLN
0.53 PLN

Fuel

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United States vs. Egypt - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 2.74 times more for fuel in the United States than in Egypt.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 3.59 PLN (0.99 USD) in the United States and 1.15 PLN (0.31 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 68% lower in Egypt.

3.59 PLN
1.15 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 3.39 PLN (0.93 USD) in the United States and 1.4 PLN (0.38 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 58.7% lower in Egypt.

3.39 PLN
1.40 PLN

Transportation

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United States vs. Egypt - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 20.19 times more for transportation in the United States than in Egypt.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 481.62 PLN (132 USD) in the United States and 26.18 PLN (7.17 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 94.6% lower in Egypt.

481.62 PLN
26.18 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 10.58 PLN (2.9 USD) in the United States and 1.11 PLN (0.3 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 89.5% lower in Egypt.

10.58 PLN
1.11 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 153.24 PLN (42 USD) in the United States and 3.69 PLN (1.01 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 97.6% lower in Egypt.

153.24 PLN
3.69 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 7.92 PLN (2.17 USD) in the United States and 0.81 PLN (0.22 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 89.8% lower in Egypt.

7.92 PLN
0.81 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 18.21 PLN (4.99 USD) in the United States and 1.47 PLN (0.4 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 91.9% lower in Egypt.

18.21 PLN
1.47 PLN

Sports & entertainment

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

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 72.97 PLN (20 USD) in the United States and 13.27 PLN (3.64 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 81.8% lower in Egypt.

72.97 PLN
13.27 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 575.65 PLN (157.77 USD) in the United States and 61.41 PLN (16.83 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 89.3% lower in Egypt.

575.65 PLN
61.41 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 237.16 PLN (65 USD) in the United States and 25.64 PLN (7.03 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 89.2% lower in Egypt.

237.16 PLN
25.64 PLN

Flats for rent

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United States vs. Egypt - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 19.77 times more for renting an apartment in the United States 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 14805 PLN (4057.67 USD) in the United States and 755.13 PLN (206.96 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 94.9% lower in Egypt.

14 805 PLN
755.13 PLN

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 9279 PLN (2543.17 USD) in the United States and 495.3 PLN (135.75 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 94.7% lower in Egypt.

9 279 PLN
495.30 PLN

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 29997 PLN (8221.43 USD) in the United States and 1508 PLN (413.4 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 95% lower in Egypt.

29 997 PLN
1 508 PLN

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 19070 PLN (5226.67 USD) in the United States and 941.33 PLN (257.99 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 95.1% lower in Egypt.

19 070 PLN
941.33 PLN

Flats for sale

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United States vs. Egypt - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 22.59 times more for buying an apartment in the United States 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 63323 PLN (17355.2 USD) in the United States and 2994 PLN (820.46 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 95.3% lower in Egypt.

63 323 PLN
2 994 PLN

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 44427 PLN (12176.1 USD) in the United States and 1775 PLN (486.55 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 96% lower in Egypt.

44 427 PLN
1 775 PLN

Salary

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United States vs. Egypt - average salary. The average salary in the United States is 29.62 times higher than in Egypt.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 18773 PLN (5145.25 USD) in the United States and 633.79 PLN (173.7 USD) in Egypt. The average salary is 96.6% lower in Egypt.

18 773 PLN
633.79 PLN

Hotels

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

One star

379 PLN
253 PLN

Two stars

534 PLN
218 PLN

Three stars

712 PLN
299 PLN

Four stars

921 PLN
649 PLN

Five stars

2 193 PLN
1 024 PLN

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • United States: 20 cities, 3762 hotels • Egypt: 19 cities, 642 hotels

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