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

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 21.63 PLN (5.84 USD) in the United States and 2.28 PLN (0.62 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 89.5% lower in Egypt.

21.63 PLN
2.28 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 8.85 PLN (2.39 USD) in the United States and 1.19 PLN (0.32 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 86.6% lower in Egypt.

8.85 PLN
1.19 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 77.75 PLN (20.99 USD) in the United States and 16.62 PLN (4.49 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 78.6% lower in Egypt.

77.75 PLN
16.62 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 66.67 PLN (18 USD) in the United States and 14.64 PLN (3.95 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 78% lower in Egypt.

66.67 PLN
14.64 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 64.52 PLN (17.42 USD) in the United States and 10.17 PLN (2.75 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 84.2% lower in Egypt.

64.52 PLN
10.17 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 59.26 PLN (16 USD) in the United States and 3.88 PLN (1.05 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 93.5% lower in Egypt.

59.26 PLN
3.88 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 11.89 PLN (3.21 USD) in the United States and 2.53 PLN (0.68 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 78.7% lower in Egypt.

11.89 PLN
2.53 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 17.56 PLN (4.74 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 3 PLN (0.81 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 82.9% lower in Egypt.

17.56 PLN
3.00 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 14.56 PLN (3.93 USD) in the United States and 4.18 PLN (1.13 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 71.3% lower in Egypt.

14.56 PLN
4.18 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

92.56 PLN
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 10.52 PLN (2.84 USD) in the United States and 0.49 PLN (0.13 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 95.3% lower in Egypt.

10.52 PLN
0.49 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 15.82 PLN (4.27 USD) in the United States and 1.19 PLN (0.32 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 92.5% lower in Egypt.

15.82 PLN
1.19 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 61.89 PLN (16.71 USD) in the United States and 7.36 PLN (1.99 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 88.1% lower in Egypt.

61.89 PLN
7.36 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 4.63 PLN (1.25 USD) in the United States and 2.03 PLN (0.55 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 56.2% lower in Egypt.

4.63 PLN
2.03 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 14.45 PLN (3.9 USD) in the United States and 0.63 PLN (0.17 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 95.6% lower in Egypt.

14.45 PLN
0.63 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 19.74 PLN (5.33 USD) in the United States and 0.75 PLN (0.2 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 96.2% lower in Egypt.

19.74 PLN
0.75 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 15.78 PLN (4.26 USD) in the United States and 0.73 PLN (0.2 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 95.4% lower in Egypt.

15.78 PLN
0.73 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 30.45 PLN (8.22 USD) in the United States and 1.51 PLN (0.41 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 95% lower in Egypt.

30.45 PLN
1.51 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 33.26 PLN (8.98 USD) in the United States and 38.93 PLN (10.51 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 14.6% lower in the United States.

33.26 PLN
38.93 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 23.15 PLN (6.25 USD) in the United States and 0.66 PLN (0.18 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 97.1% lower in Egypt.

23.15 PLN
0.66 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 9.26 PLN (2.5 USD) in the United States and 0.46 PLN (0.12 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 95% lower in Egypt.

9.26 PLN
0.46 PLN

Restaurant

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United States vs. Egypt - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 8.36 times more for meals in restaurants in the United States than in Egypt.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 19.33 PLN (5.22 USD) in the United States and 3.6 PLN (0.97 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 81.4% lower in Egypt.

19.33 PLN
3.60 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 10.37 PLN (2.8 USD) in the United States and 0.51 PLN (0.14 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 95.1% lower in Egypt.

10.37 PLN
0.51 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 29.63 PLN (8 USD) in the United States and 3.66 PLN (0.99 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 87.6% lower in Egypt.

29.63 PLN
3.66 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 37.04 PLN (10 USD) in the United States and 5.12 PLN (1.38 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 86.2% lower in Egypt.

37.04 PLN
5.12 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 44.45 PLN (12 USD) in the United States and 8.78 PLN (2.37 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 80.2% lower in Egypt.

44.45 PLN
8.78 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 370.39 PLN (100 USD) in the United States and 43.91 PLN (11.85 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 88.1% lower in Egypt.

370.39 PLN
43.91 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 92.6 PLN (25 USD) in the United States and 7.32 PLN (1.98 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 92.1% lower in Egypt.

92.60 PLN
7.32 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 8.15 PLN (2.2 USD) in the United States and 0.32 PLN (0.09 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 96.1% lower in Egypt.

8.15 PLN
0.32 PLN

Fuel

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United States vs. Egypt - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 3.4 times more for fuel in the United States than in Egypt.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 3.51 PLN (0.95 USD) in the United States and 0.88 PLN (0.24 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 74.9% lower in Egypt.

3.51 PLN
0.88 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 3.4 PLN (0.92 USD) in the United States and 1.15 PLN (0.31 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 66.2% lower in Egypt.

3.40 PLN
1.15 PLN

Transportation

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United States vs. Egypt - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 20.98 times more for transportation in the United States than in Egypt.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 477.81 PLN (129 USD) in the United States and 25.98 PLN (7.01 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 94.6% lower in Egypt.

477.81 PLN
25.98 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 10.19 PLN (2.75 USD) in the United States and 0.59 PLN (0.16 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 94.2% lower in Egypt.

10.19 PLN
0.59 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 111.12 PLN (30 USD) in the United States and 2.09 PLN (0.56 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 98.1% lower in Egypt.

111.12 PLN
2.09 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 6.89 PLN (1.86 USD) in the United States and 0.29 PLN (0.08 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 95.8% lower in Egypt.

6.89 PLN
0.29 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 16.67 PLN (4.5 USD) in the United States and 0.73 PLN (0.2 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 95.6% lower in Egypt.

16.67 PLN
0.73 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 66.67 PLN (18 USD) in the United States and 8.78 PLN (2.37 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 86.8% lower in Egypt.

66.67 PLN
8.78 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 363.95 PLN (98.26 USD) in the United States and 44.6 PLN (12.04 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 87.7% lower in Egypt.

363.95 PLN
44.60 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 140.75 PLN (38 USD) in the United States and 15.56 PLN (4.2 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 88.9% lower in Egypt.

140.75 PLN
15.56 PLN

Flats for rent

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United States vs. Egypt - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 37.38 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 14077 PLN (3800.48 USD) in the United States and 365.49 PLN (98.68 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 97.4% lower in Egypt.

14 077 PLN
365.49 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 8816 PLN (2380.18 USD) in the United States and 227.4 PLN (61.39 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 97.4% lower in Egypt.

8 816 PLN
227.40 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 26276 PLN (7094.09 USD) in the United States and 696.62 PLN (188.08 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 97.3% lower in Egypt.

26 276 PLN
696.62 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 15214 PLN (4107.47 USD) in the United States and 432.83 PLN (116.86 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 97.2% lower in Egypt.

15 214 PLN
432.83 PLN

Flats for sale

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United States vs. Egypt - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 48.11 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 52884 PLN (14277.9 USD) in the United States and 1085 PLN (292.98 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 97.9% lower in Egypt.

52 884 PLN
1 085 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 34355 PLN (9275.19 USD) in the United States and 728.46 PLN (196.67 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 97.9% lower in Egypt.

34 355 PLN
728.46 PLN

Salary

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United States vs. Egypt - average salary. The average salary in the United States is 58.7 times higher than in Egypt.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 22212 PLN (5996.99 USD) in the United States and 378.41 PLN (102.17 USD) in Egypt. The average salary is 98.3% lower in Egypt.

22 212 PLN
378.41 PLN

Hotels

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

One star

384 PLN
257 PLN

Two stars

542 PLN
222 PLN

Three stars

723 PLN
304 PLN

Four stars

935 PLN
659 PLN

Five stars

2 226 PLN
1 040 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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