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

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 27.06 PLN (7.41 USD) in the United States and 6.17 PLN (1.69 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 77.2% lower in Egypt.

27.06 PLN
6.17 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 9.2 PLN (2.52 USD) in the United States and 2.41 PLN (0.66 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 73.8% lower in Egypt.

9.20 PLN
2.41 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 72.83 PLN (19.94 USD) in the United States and 33.73 PLN (9.23 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 53.7% lower in Egypt.

72.83 PLN
33.73 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 65.74 PLN (18 USD) in the United States and 30.96 PLN (8.48 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 52.9% lower in Egypt.

65.74 PLN
30.96 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 58.73 PLN (16.08 USD) in the United States and 17.17 PLN (4.7 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 70.8% lower in Egypt.

58.73 PLN
17.17 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 69.39 PLN (19 USD) in the United States and 7.74 PLN (2.12 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 88.8% lower in Egypt.

69.39 PLN
7.74 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 12.2 PLN (3.34 USD) in the United States and 4.81 PLN (1.32 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 60.6% lower in Egypt.

12.20 PLN
4.81 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 26.26 PLN (7.19 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 5.75 PLN (1.57 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 78.1% lower in Egypt.

26.26 PLN
5.75 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 13.92 PLN (3.81 USD) in the United States and 6.99 PLN (1.91 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 49.8% lower in Egypt.

13.92 PLN
6.99 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

91.27 PLN
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 10.74 PLN (2.94 USD) in the United States and 0.86 PLN (0.24 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 92% lower in Egypt.

10.74 PLN
0.86 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 18.3 PLN (5.01 USD) in the United States and 2.31 PLN (0.63 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 87.4% lower in Egypt.

18.30 PLN
2.31 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 62.67 PLN (17.16 USD) in the United States and 13.44 PLN (3.68 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 78.6% lower in Egypt.

62.67 PLN
13.44 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 5.81 PLN (1.59 USD) in the United States and 3.58 PLN (0.98 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 38.4% lower in Egypt.

5.81 PLN
3.58 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 14.65 PLN (4.01 USD) in the United States and 1.64 PLN (0.45 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 88.8% lower in Egypt.

14.65 PLN
1.64 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 20.89 PLN (5.72 USD) in the United States and 2.06 PLN (0.56 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 90.1% lower in Egypt.

20.89 PLN
2.06 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 13.66 PLN (3.74 USD) in the United States and 1.73 PLN (0.47 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 87.3% lower in Egypt.

13.66 PLN
1.73 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 30.2 PLN (8.27 USD) in the United States and 2.78 PLN (0.76 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 90.8% lower in Egypt.

30.20 PLN
2.78 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 32.8 PLN (8.98 USD) in the United States and 38.39 PLN (10.51 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 14.6% lower in the United States.

32.80 PLN
38.39 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 23.27 PLN (6.37 USD) in the United States and 1.35 PLN (0.37 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 94.2% lower in Egypt.

23.27 PLN
1.35 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 0.79 PLN (0.22 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 91.3% lower in Egypt.

9.09 PLN
0.79 PLN

Restaurant

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United States vs. Egypt - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 5.59 times more for meals in restaurants in the United States than in Egypt.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 21.4 PLN (5.86 USD) in the United States and 5.81 PLN (1.59 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 72.9% lower in Egypt.

21.40 PLN
5.81 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 12.05 PLN (3.3 USD) in the United States and 1.44 PLN (0.39 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 88% lower in Egypt.

12.05 PLN
1.44 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 29.22 PLN (8 USD) in the United States and 5.42 PLN (1.48 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 81.5% lower in Egypt.

29.22 PLN
5.42 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 43.83 PLN (12 USD) in the United States and 11.61 PLN (3.18 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 73.5% lower in Egypt.

43.83 PLN
11.61 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 43.83 PLN (12 USD) in the United States and 19.35 PLN (5.3 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 55.9% lower in Egypt.

43.83 PLN
19.35 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 511.32 PLN (140 USD) in the United States and 77.4 PLN (21.19 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 84.9% lower in Egypt.

511.32 PLN
77.40 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 94.96 PLN (26 USD) in the United States and 15.48 PLN (4.24 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 83.7% lower in Egypt.

94.96 PLN
15.48 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 9.31 PLN (2.55 USD) in the United States and 0.56 PLN (0.15 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 94% lower in Egypt.

9.31 PLN
0.56 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 3.6 PLN (0.99 USD) in the United States and 1.15 PLN (0.31 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 68.1% lower in Egypt.

3.60 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 19.26 times more for transportation in the United States than in Egypt.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 482.1 PLN (132 USD) in the United States and 27.48 PLN (7.52 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 94.3% lower in Egypt.

482.10 PLN
27.48 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 10.59 PLN (2.9 USD) in the United States and 1.16 PLN (0.32 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 89% lower in Egypt.

10.59 PLN
1.16 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 153.4 PLN (42 USD) in the United States and 3.87 PLN (1.06 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 97.5% lower in Egypt.

153.40 PLN
3.87 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 7.93 PLN (2.17 USD) in the United States and 0.85 PLN (0.23 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 89.3% lower in Egypt.

7.93 PLN
0.85 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 18.22 PLN (4.99 USD) in the United States and 1.55 PLN (0.42 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 91.5% lower in Egypt.

18.22 PLN
1.55 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 73.05 PLN (20 USD) in the United States and 13.93 PLN (3.81 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 80.9% lower in Egypt.

73.05 PLN
13.93 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 576.22 PLN (157.77 USD) in the United States and 64.47 PLN (17.65 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 88.8% lower in Egypt.

576.22 PLN
64.47 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 237.4 PLN (65 USD) in the United States and 26.91 PLN (7.37 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 88.7% lower in Egypt.

237.40 PLN
26.91 PLN

Flats for rent

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United States vs. Egypt - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 18.85 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 14820 PLN (4057.67 USD) in the United States and 792.7 PLN (217.04 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 94.7% lower in Egypt.

14 820 PLN
792.70 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 9288 PLN (2543.17 USD) in the United States and 519.93 PLN (142.36 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 94.4% lower in Egypt.

9 288 PLN
519.93 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 30027 PLN (8221.43 USD) in the United States and 1583 PLN (433.54 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 94.7% lower in Egypt.

30 027 PLN
1 583 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 19089 PLN (5226.67 USD) in the United States and 988.16 PLN (270.56 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 94.8% lower in Egypt.

19 089 PLN
988.16 PLN

Flats for sale

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United States vs. Egypt - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 21.55 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 63386 PLN (17355.2 USD) in the United States and 3142 PLN (860.42 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 95% lower in Egypt.

63 386 PLN
3 142 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 44471 PLN (12176.1 USD) in the United States and 1864 PLN (510.25 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 95.8% lower in Egypt.

44 471 PLN
1 864 PLN

Salary

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United States vs. Egypt - average salary. The average salary in the United States is 28.25 times higher than in Egypt.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 18792 PLN (5145.25 USD) in the United States and 665.32 PLN (182.16 USD) in Egypt. The average salary is 96.5% lower in Egypt.

18 792 PLN
665.32 PLN

Hotels

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

One star

379 PLN
254 PLN

Two stars

534 PLN
219 PLN

Three stars

713 PLN
299 PLN

Four stars

922 PLN
650 PLN

Five stars

2 195 PLN
1 025 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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