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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 5.12 times more for grocery shopping in the United States than in Egypt.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 23.83 PLN (5.84 USD) in the United States and 2.53 PLN (0.62 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 89.4% lower in Egypt.

23.83 PLN
2.53 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 9.75 PLN (2.39 USD) in the United States and 1.32 PLN (0.32 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 86.5% lower in Egypt.

9.75 PLN
1.32 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 85.64 PLN (20.99 USD) in the United States and 18.43 PLN (4.52 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 78.5% lower in Egypt.

85.64 PLN
18.43 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 73.44 PLN (18 USD) in the United States and 16.23 PLN (3.98 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 77.9% lower in Egypt.

73.44 PLN
16.23 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 71.08 PLN (17.42 USD) in the United States and 11.27 PLN (2.76 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 84.1% lower in Egypt.

71.08 PLN
11.27 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 65.28 PLN (16 USD) in the United States and 4.3 PLN (1.05 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 93.4% lower in Egypt.

65.28 PLN
4.30 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 13.1 PLN (3.21 USD) in the United States and 2.8 PLN (0.69 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 78.6% lower in Egypt.

13.10 PLN
2.80 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 19.34 PLN (4.74 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 3.32 PLN (0.81 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 82.8% lower in Egypt.

19.34 PLN
3.32 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 16.04 PLN (3.93 USD) in the United States and 4.64 PLN (1.14 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 71.1% lower in Egypt.

16.04 PLN
4.64 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

101.96 PLN
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 11.59 PLN (2.84 USD) in the United States and 0.54 PLN (0.13 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 95.3% lower in Egypt.

11.59 PLN
0.54 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 17.42 PLN (4.27 USD) in the United States and 1.32 PLN (0.32 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 92.4% lower in Egypt.

17.42 PLN
1.32 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 68.18 PLN (16.71 USD) in the United States and 8.16 PLN (2 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 88% lower in Egypt.

68.18 PLN
8.16 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 5.1 PLN (1.25 USD) in the United States and 2.25 PLN (0.55 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 55.9% lower in Egypt.

5.10 PLN
2.25 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 15.91 PLN (3.9 USD) in the United States and 0.7 PLN (0.17 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 95.6% lower in Egypt.

15.91 PLN
0.70 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 21.75 PLN (5.33 USD) in the United States and 0.83 PLN (0.2 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 96.2% lower in Egypt.

21.75 PLN
0.83 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 17.38 PLN (4.26 USD) in the United States and 0.81 PLN (0.2 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 95.3% lower in Egypt.

17.38 PLN
0.81 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 33.54 PLN (8.22 USD) in the United States and 1.68 PLN (0.41 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 95% lower in Egypt.

33.54 PLN
1.68 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 36.64 PLN (8.98 USD) in the United States and 42.88 PLN (10.51 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 14.6% lower in the United States.

36.64 PLN
42.88 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 25.5 PLN (6.25 USD) in the United States and 0.73 PLN (0.18 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 97.1% lower in Egypt.

25.50 PLN
0.73 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 10.2 PLN (2.5 USD) in the United States and 0.51 PLN (0.12 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 95% lower in Egypt.

10.20 PLN
0.51 PLN

Restaurant

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United States vs. Egypt - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 8.3 times more for meals in restaurants in the United States than in Egypt.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 21.3 PLN (5.22 USD) in the United States and 3.99 PLN (0.98 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 81.3% lower in Egypt.

21.30 PLN
3.99 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 11.42 PLN (2.8 USD) in the United States and 0.57 PLN (0.14 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 95% lower in Egypt.

11.42 PLN
0.57 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 32.64 PLN (8 USD) in the United States and 4.06 PLN (0.99 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 87.6% lower in Egypt.

32.64 PLN
4.06 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 40.8 PLN (10 USD) in the United States and 5.68 PLN (1.39 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 86.1% lower in Egypt.

40.80 PLN
5.68 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 48.96 PLN (12 USD) in the United States and 9.74 PLN (2.39 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 80.1% lower in Egypt.

48.96 PLN
9.74 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 408.02 PLN (100 USD) in the United States and 48.68 PLN (11.93 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 88.1% lower in Egypt.

408.02 PLN
48.68 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 102 PLN (25 USD) in the United States and 8.11 PLN (1.99 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 92% lower in Egypt.

102.00 PLN
8.11 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 8.98 PLN (2.2 USD) in the United States and 0.36 PLN (0.09 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 96% lower in Egypt.

8.98 PLN
0.36 PLN

Fuel

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United States vs. Egypt - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 3.41 times more for fuel in the United States than in Egypt.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 3.86 PLN (0.95 USD) in the United States and 0.97 PLN (0.24 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 74.9% lower in Egypt.

3.86 PLN
0.97 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 3.75 PLN (0.92 USD) in the United States and 1.26 PLN (0.31 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 66.4% lower in Egypt.

3.75 PLN
1.26 PLN

Transportation

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United States vs. Egypt - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 20.85 times more for transportation in the United States than in Egypt.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 526.34 PLN (129 USD) in the United States and 28.8 PLN (7.06 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 94.5% lower in Egypt.

526.34 PLN
28.80 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 11.22 PLN (2.75 USD) in the United States and 0.65 PLN (0.16 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 94.2% lower in Egypt.

11.22 PLN
0.65 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 122.41 PLN (30 USD) in the United States and 2.31 PLN (0.57 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 98.1% lower in Egypt.

122.41 PLN
2.31 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 7.59 PLN (1.86 USD) in the United States and 0.32 PLN (0.08 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 95.8% lower in Egypt.

7.59 PLN
0.32 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 18.36 PLN (4.5 USD) in the United States and 0.81 PLN (0.2 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 95.6% lower in Egypt.

18.36 PLN
0.81 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 73.44 PLN (18 USD) in the United States and 9.74 PLN (2.39 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 86.7% lower in Egypt.

73.44 PLN
9.74 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 400.92 PLN (98.26 USD) in the United States and 49.44 PLN (12.12 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 87.7% lower in Egypt.

400.92 PLN
49.44 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 155.05 PLN (38 USD) in the United States and 17.25 PLN (4.23 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 88.9% lower in Egypt.

155.05 PLN
17.25 PLN

Flats for rent

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United States vs. Egypt - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 37.15 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 15507 PLN (3800.48 USD) in the United States and 405.16 PLN (99.3 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 97.4% lower in Egypt.

15 507 PLN
405.16 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 9712 PLN (2380.18 USD) in the United States and 252.08 PLN (61.78 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 97.4% lower in Egypt.

9 712 PLN
252.08 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 28945 PLN (7094.09 USD) in the United States and 772.24 PLN (189.27 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 97.3% lower in Egypt.

28 945 PLN
772.24 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 16759 PLN (4107.47 USD) in the United States and 479.82 PLN (117.6 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 97.1% lower in Egypt.

16 759 PLN
479.82 PLN

Flats for sale

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United States vs. Egypt - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 47.8 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 58257 PLN (14277.9 USD) in the United States and 1203 PLN (294.83 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 97.9% lower in Egypt.

58 257 PLN
1 203 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 37845 PLN (9275.19 USD) in the United States and 807.54 PLN (197.92 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 97.9% lower in Egypt.

37 845 PLN
807.54 PLN

Salary

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United States vs. Egypt - average salary. The average salary in the United States is 58.33 times higher than in Egypt.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 24469 PLN (5996.99 USD) in the United States and 419.49 PLN (102.81 USD) in Egypt. The average salary is 98.3% lower in Egypt.

24 469 PLN
419.49 PLN

Hotels

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

One star

423 PLN
283 PLN

Two stars

597 PLN
244 PLN

Three stars

796 PLN
334 PLN

Four stars

1 030 PLN
726 PLN

Five stars

2 452 PLN
1 145 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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