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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

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United States vs. Egypt - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 3.25 times more for grocery shopping in the United States than in Egypt.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 6.29 EUR (7.41 USD) in the United States and 1.42 EUR (1.68 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 77.4% lower in Egypt.

6.29 EUR
1.42 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.14 EUR (2.52 USD) in the United States and 0.56 EUR (0.66 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 73.8% lower in Egypt.

2.14 EUR
0.56 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 16.91 EUR (19.94 USD) in the United States and 7.78 EUR (9.17 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 54% lower in Egypt.

16.91 EUR
7.78 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 15.27 EUR (18 USD) in the United States and 7.14 EUR (8.42 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 53.2% lower in Egypt.

15.27 EUR
7.14 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 13.64 EUR (16.08 USD) in the United States and 3.96 EUR (4.67 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 71% lower in Egypt.

13.64 EUR
3.96 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 16.12 EUR (19 USD) in the United States and 1.78 EUR (2.1 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 89% lower in Egypt.

16.12 EUR
1.78 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.83 EUR (3.34 USD) in the United States and 1.11 EUR (1.31 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 60.8% lower in Egypt.

2.83 EUR
1.11 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 6.1 EUR (7.19 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 1.33 EUR (1.56 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 78.2% lower in Egypt.

6.10 EUR
1.33 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.23 EUR (3.81 USD) in the United States and 1.61 EUR (1.9 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 50.2% lower in Egypt.

3.23 EUR
1.61 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

21.20 EUR
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.49 EUR (2.94 USD) in the United States and 0.2 EUR (0.23 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 92% lower in Egypt.

2.49 EUR
0.20 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 4.25 EUR (5.01 USD) in the United States and 0.53 EUR (0.63 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 87.5% lower in Egypt.

4.25 EUR
0.53 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 14.56 EUR (17.16 USD) in the United States and 3.1 EUR (3.65 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 78.7% lower in Egypt.

14.56 EUR
3.10 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.35 EUR (1.59 USD) in the United States and 0.83 EUR (0.97 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 38.5% lower in Egypt.

1.35 EUR
0.83 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 3.4 EUR (4.01 USD) in the United States and 0.38 EUR (0.45 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 88.8% lower in Egypt.

3.40 EUR
0.38 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 4.85 EUR (5.72 USD) in the United States and 0.47 EUR (0.56 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 90.3% lower in Egypt.

4.85 EUR
0.47 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 3.17 EUR (3.74 USD) in the United States and 0.4 EUR (0.47 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 87.4% lower in Egypt.

3.17 EUR
0.40 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 7.02 EUR (8.27 USD) in the United States and 0.64 EUR (0.75 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 90.9% lower in Egypt.

7.02 EUR
0.64 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 7.62 EUR (8.98 USD) in the United States and 8.92 EUR (10.51 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 14.6% lower in the United States.

7.62 EUR
8.92 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 5.4 EUR (6.37 USD) in the United States and 0.31 EUR (0.37 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 94.3% lower in Egypt.

5.40 EUR
0.31 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 2.11 EUR (2.49 USD) in the United States and 0.18 EUR (0.22 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 91.5% lower in Egypt.

2.11 EUR
0.18 EUR

Restaurant

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United States vs. Egypt - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 5.63 times more for meals in restaurants in the United States than in Egypt.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 4.97 EUR (5.86 USD) in the United States and 1.34 EUR (1.58 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 73% lower in Egypt.

4.97 EUR
1.34 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.8 EUR (3.3 USD) in the United States and 0.33 EUR (0.39 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 88.2% lower in Egypt.

2.80 EUR
0.33 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 6.79 EUR (8 USD) in the United States and 1.25 EUR (1.47 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 81.6% lower in Egypt.

6.79 EUR
1.25 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 10.18 EUR (12 USD) in the United States and 2.68 EUR (3.16 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 73.7% lower in Egypt.

10.18 EUR
2.68 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 10.18 EUR (12 USD) in the United States and 4.46 EUR (5.26 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 56.2% lower in Egypt.

10.18 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 118.76 EUR (140 USD) in the United States and 17.85 EUR (21.04 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 85% lower in Egypt.

118.76 EUR
17.85 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 22.05 EUR (26 USD) in the United States and 3.57 EUR (4.21 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 83.8% lower in Egypt.

22.05 EUR
3.57 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 2.16 EUR (2.55 USD) in the United States and 0.13 EUR (0.15 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 94% lower in Egypt.

2.16 EUR
0.13 EUR

Fuel

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United States vs. Egypt - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 2.72 times more for fuel in the United States than in Egypt.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 0.84 EUR (0.99 USD) in the United States and 0.27 EUR (0.31 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 67.9% lower in Egypt.

0.84 EUR
0.27 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 0.79 EUR (0.93 USD) in the United States and 0.33 EUR (0.38 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 58.2% lower in Egypt.

0.79 EUR
0.33 EUR

Transportation

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United States vs. Egypt - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 19.37 times more for transportation in the United States than in Egypt.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 111.97 EUR (132 USD) in the United States and 6.34 EUR (7.47 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 94.3% lower in Egypt.

111.97 EUR
6.34 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2.46 EUR (2.9 USD) in the United States and 0.27 EUR (0.32 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 89% lower in Egypt.

2.46 EUR
0.27 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 35.63 EUR (42 USD) in the United States and 0.89 EUR (1.05 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 97.5% lower in Egypt.

35.63 EUR
0.89 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.84 EUR (2.17 USD) in the United States and 0.2 EUR (0.23 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 89.1% lower in Egypt.

1.84 EUR
0.20 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 4.23 EUR (4.99 USD) in the United States and 0.36 EUR (0.42 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 91.5% lower in Egypt.

4.23 EUR
0.36 EUR

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 16.96 EUR (20 USD) in the United States and 3.21 EUR (3.79 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 81.1% lower in Egypt.

16.96 EUR
3.21 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 133.83 EUR (157.77 USD) in the United States and 14.86 EUR (17.52 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 88.9% lower in Egypt.

133.83 EUR
14.86 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 55.14 EUR (65 USD) in the United States and 6.21 EUR (7.32 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 88.7% lower in Egypt.

55.14 EUR
6.21 EUR

Flats for rent

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United States vs. Egypt - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 18.99 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 3442 EUR (4057.67 USD) in the United States and 182.76 EUR (215.46 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 94.7% lower in Egypt.

3 442 EUR
182.76 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 2157 EUR (2543.17 USD) in the United States and 119.88 EUR (141.32 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 94.4% lower in Egypt.

2 157 EUR
119.88 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 6974 EUR (8221.43 USD) in the United States and 365.07 EUR (430.38 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 94.8% lower in Egypt.

6 974 EUR
365.07 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 4434 EUR (5226.67 USD) in the United States and 227.83 EUR (268.59 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 94.9% lower in Egypt.

4 434 EUR
227.83 EUR

Flats for sale

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United States vs. Egypt - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 21.7 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 14722 EUR (17355.2 USD) in the United States and 724.53 EUR (854.14 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 95.1% lower in Egypt.

14 722 EUR
724.53 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 10328 EUR (12176.1 USD) in the United States and 429.66 EUR (506.53 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 95.8% lower in Egypt.

10 328 EUR
429.66 EUR

Salary

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United States vs. Egypt - average salary. The average salary in the United States is 28.45 times higher than in Egypt.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 4364 EUR (5145.25 USD) in the United States and 153.39 EUR (180.84 USD) in Egypt. The average salary is 96.5% lower in Egypt.

4 364 EUR
153.39 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

88 EUR
58.9 EUR

Two stars

124 EUR
50.8 EUR

Three stars

166 EUR
69.5 EUR

Four stars

214 EUR
151 EUR

Five stars

510 EUR
238 EUR

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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