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

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 5.37 EUR (5.84 USD) in the United States and 0.61 EUR (0.66 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 88.6% lower in Egypt.

5.37 EUR
0.61 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.2 EUR (2.39 USD) in the United States and 0.32 EUR (0.35 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 85.5% lower in Egypt.

2.20 EUR
0.32 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 19.29 EUR (20.99 USD) in the United States and 4.45 EUR (4.84 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 76.9% lower in Egypt.

19.29 EUR
4.45 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 16.54 EUR (18 USD) in the United States and 3.92 EUR (4.26 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 76.3% lower in Egypt.

16.54 EUR
3.92 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 16.01 EUR (17.42 USD) in the United States and 2.72 EUR (2.96 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 83% lower in Egypt.

16.01 EUR
2.72 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 14.71 EUR (16 USD) in the United States and 1.04 EUR (1.13 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 92.9% lower in Egypt.

14.71 EUR
1.04 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.95 EUR (3.21 USD) in the United States and 0.68 EUR (0.74 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 76.9% lower in Egypt.

2.95 EUR
0.68 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 4.36 EUR (4.74 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 0.8 EUR (0.87 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 81.7% lower in Egypt.

4.36 EUR
0.80 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.61 EUR (3.93 USD) in the United States and 1.12 EUR (1.22 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 69% lower in Egypt.

3.61 EUR
1.12 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

22.97 EUR
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.61 EUR (2.84 USD) in the United States and 0.13 EUR (0.14 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 95% lower in Egypt.

2.61 EUR
0.13 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 3.92 EUR (4.27 USD) in the United States and 0.32 EUR (0.35 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 91.8% lower in Egypt.

3.92 EUR
0.32 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 15.36 EUR (16.71 USD) in the United States and 1.97 EUR (2.14 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 87.2% lower in Egypt.

15.36 EUR
1.97 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.15 EUR (1.25 USD) in the United States and 0.54 EUR (0.59 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 53% lower in Egypt.

1.15 EUR
0.54 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 3.58 EUR (3.9 USD) in the United States and 0.17 EUR (0.18 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 95.3% lower in Egypt.

3.58 EUR
0.17 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 4.9 EUR (5.33 USD) in the United States and 0.2 EUR (0.22 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 95.9% lower in Egypt.

4.90 EUR
0.20 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 3.92 EUR (4.26 USD) in the United States and 0.19 EUR (0.21 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 95.2% lower in Egypt.

3.92 EUR
0.19 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 7.56 EUR (8.22 USD) in the United States and 0.41 EUR (0.44 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 94.6% lower in Egypt.

7.56 EUR
0.41 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 8.25 EUR (8.98 USD) in the United States and 9.66 EUR (10.51 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 14.6% lower in the United States.

8.25 EUR
9.66 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 5.74 EUR (6.25 USD) in the United States and 0.18 EUR (0.19 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 96.9% lower in Egypt.

5.74 EUR
0.18 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 2.3 EUR (2.5 USD) in the United States and 0.12 EUR (0.13 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 94.8% lower in Egypt.

2.30 EUR
0.12 EUR

Restaurant

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United States vs. Egypt - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 7.74 times more for meals in restaurants in the United States than in Egypt.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 4.8 EUR (5.22 USD) in the United States and 0.96 EUR (1.05 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 80% lower in Egypt.

4.80 EUR
0.96 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.57 EUR (2.8 USD) in the United States and 0.14 EUR (0.15 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 94.6% lower in Egypt.

2.57 EUR
0.14 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 7.35 EUR (8 USD) in the United States and 0.98 EUR (1.07 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 86.7% lower in Egypt.

7.35 EUR
0.98 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 9.19 EUR (10 USD) in the United States and 1.37 EUR (1.49 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 85.1% lower in Egypt.

9.19 EUR
1.37 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 11.03 EUR (12 USD) in the United States and 2.35 EUR (2.56 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 78.7% lower in Egypt.

11.03 EUR
2.35 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 91.92 EUR (100 USD) in the United States and 11.76 EUR (12.79 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 87.2% lower in Egypt.

91.92 EUR
11.76 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 22.98 EUR (25 USD) in the United States and 1.96 EUR (2.13 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 91.5% lower in Egypt.

22.98 EUR
1.96 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 2.02 EUR (2.2 USD) in the United States and 0.09 EUR (0.09 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 95.5% lower in Egypt.

2.02 EUR
0.09 EUR

Fuel

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United States vs. Egypt - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 2.98 times more for fuel in the United States than in Egypt.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1 EUR (1.09 USD) in the United States and 0.25 EUR (0.27 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 75% lower in Egypt.

1.00 EUR
0.25 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 0.85 EUR (0.92 USD) in the United States and 0.37 EUR (0.41 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 56.5% lower in Egypt.

0.85 EUR
0.37 EUR

Transportation

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United States vs. Egypt - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 19.41 times more for transportation in the United States than in Egypt.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 118.57 EUR (129 USD) in the United States and 6.96 EUR (7.57 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 94.1% lower in Egypt.

118.57 EUR
6.96 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2.53 EUR (2.75 USD) in the United States and 0.16 EUR (0.17 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 93.7% lower in Egypt.

2.53 EUR
0.16 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 27.57 EUR (30 USD) in the United States and 0.56 EUR (0.61 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 98% lower in Egypt.

27.57 EUR
0.56 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.71 EUR (1.86 USD) in the United States and 0.08 EUR (0.09 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 95.3% lower in Egypt.

1.71 EUR
0.08 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 4.14 EUR (4.5 USD) in the United States and 0.2 EUR (0.21 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 95.2% lower in Egypt.

4.14 EUR
0.20 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 16.54 EUR (18 USD) in the United States and 2.35 EUR (2.56 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 85.8% lower in Egypt.

16.54 EUR
2.35 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 90.32 EUR (98.26 USD) in the United States and 11.94 EUR (12.99 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 86.8% lower in Egypt.

90.32 EUR
11.94 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 34.93 EUR (38 USD) in the United States and 4.17 EUR (4.53 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 88.1% lower in Egypt.

34.93 EUR
4.17 EUR

Flats for rent

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United States vs. Egypt - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 34.65 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 3493 EUR (3800.48 USD) in the United States and 97.86 EUR (106.46 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 97.2% lower in Egypt.

3 493 EUR
97.86 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 2188 EUR (2380.18 USD) in the United States and 60.88 EUR (66.24 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 97.2% lower in Egypt.

2 188 EUR
60.88 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 6521 EUR (7094.09 USD) in the United States and 186.52 EUR (202.92 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 97.1% lower in Egypt.

6 521 EUR
186.52 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 3775 EUR (4107.47 USD) in the United States and 115.89 EUR (126.08 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 96.9% lower in Egypt.

3 775 EUR
115.89 EUR

Flats for sale

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United States vs. Egypt - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 44.58 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 13124 EUR (14277.9 USD) in the United States and 290.55 EUR (316.11 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 97.8% lower in Egypt.

13 124 EUR
290.55 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 8525 EUR (9275.19 USD) in the United States and 195.04 EUR (212.2 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 97.7% lower in Egypt.

8 525 EUR
195.04 EUR

Salary

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United States vs. Egypt - average salary. The average salary in the United States is 54.4 times higher than in Egypt.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 5512 EUR (5996.99 USD) in the United States and 101.32 EUR (110.23 USD) in Egypt. The average salary is 98.2% lower in Egypt.

5 512 EUR
101.32 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

104 EUR
44.6 EUR

Two stars

119 EUR
41.3 EUR

Three stars

165 EUR
81.7 EUR

Four stars

222 EUR
114 EUR

Five stars

506 EUR
175 EUR

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 May 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 May 2024) • United States: 20 cities, 3791 hotels • Egypt: 19 cities, 654 hotels

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