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

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 6.49 EUR (7.41 USD) in the United States and 1.44 EUR (1.64 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 77.8% lower in Egypt.

6.49 EUR
1.44 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.21 EUR (2.52 USD) in the United States and 0.56 EUR (0.64 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 74.7% lower in Egypt.

2.21 EUR
0.56 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 17.46 EUR (19.94 USD) in the United States and 7.86 EUR (8.97 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 55% lower in Egypt.

17.46 EUR
7.86 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 15.76 EUR (18 USD) in the United States and 7.21 EUR (8.24 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 54.3% lower in Egypt.

15.76 EUR
7.21 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 14.08 EUR (16.08 USD) in the United States and 4 EUR (4.57 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 71.6% lower in Egypt.

14.08 EUR
4.00 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 16.64 EUR (19 USD) in the United States and 1.8 EUR (2.06 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 89.2% lower in Egypt.

16.64 EUR
1.80 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.93 EUR (3.34 USD) in the United States and 1.12 EUR (1.28 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 61.8% lower in Egypt.

2.93 EUR
1.12 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 6.3 EUR (7.19 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 1.34 EUR (1.53 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 78.7% lower in Egypt.

6.30 EUR
1.34 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.34 EUR (3.81 USD) in the United States and 1.63 EUR (1.86 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 51.2% lower in Egypt.

3.34 EUR
1.63 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

21.89 EUR
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.57 EUR (2.94 USD) in the United States and 0.2 EUR (0.23 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 92.2% lower in Egypt.

2.57 EUR
0.20 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 4.39 EUR (5.01 USD) in the United States and 0.54 EUR (0.61 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 87.7% lower in Egypt.

4.39 EUR
0.54 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 15.03 EUR (17.16 USD) in the United States and 3.13 EUR (3.57 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 79.2% lower in Egypt.

15.03 EUR
3.13 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.39 EUR (1.59 USD) in the United States and 0.83 EUR (0.95 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 40.3% lower in Egypt.

1.39 EUR
0.83 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 3.51 EUR (4.01 USD) in the United States and 0.38 EUR (0.44 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 89.2% lower in Egypt.

3.51 EUR
0.38 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 5.01 EUR (5.72 USD) in the United States and 0.48 EUR (0.55 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 90.4% lower in Egypt.

5.01 EUR
0.48 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 3.28 EUR (3.74 USD) in the United States and 0.4 EUR (0.46 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 87.8% lower in Egypt.

3.28 EUR
0.40 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 7.24 EUR (8.27 USD) in the United States and 0.65 EUR (0.74 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 91% lower in Egypt.

7.24 EUR
0.65 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 7.86 EUR (8.98 USD) in the United States and 9.2 EUR (10.51 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 14.6% lower in the United States.

7.86 EUR
9.20 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 5.58 EUR (6.37 USD) in the United States and 0.32 EUR (0.36 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 94.3% lower in Egypt.

5.58 EUR
0.32 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 2.18 EUR (2.49 USD) in the United States and 0.18 EUR (0.21 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 91.7% lower in Egypt.

2.18 EUR
0.18 EUR

Restaurant

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United States vs. Egypt - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 5.75 times more for meals in restaurants in the United States than in Egypt.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 5.13 EUR (5.86 USD) in the United States and 1.35 EUR (1.55 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 73.7% lower in Egypt.

5.13 EUR
1.35 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.89 EUR (3.3 USD) in the United States and 0.33 EUR (0.38 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 88.6% lower in Egypt.

2.89 EUR
0.33 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 7.01 EUR (8 USD) in the United States and 1.26 EUR (1.44 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 82% lower in Egypt.

7.01 EUR
1.26 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 10.51 EUR (12 USD) in the United States and 2.7 EUR (3.09 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 74.3% lower in Egypt.

10.51 EUR
2.70 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 10.51 EUR (12 USD) in the United States and 4.51 EUR (5.15 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 57.1% lower in Egypt.

10.51 EUR
4.51 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 122.61 EUR (140 USD) in the United States and 18.03 EUR (20.59 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 85.3% lower in Egypt.

122.61 EUR
18.03 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 22.77 EUR (26 USD) in the United States and 3.61 EUR (4.12 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 84.1% lower in Egypt.

22.77 EUR
3.61 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 2.23 EUR (2.55 USD) in the United States and 0.13 EUR (0.15 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 94.2% lower in Egypt.

2.23 EUR
0.13 EUR

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 0.86 EUR (0.99 USD) in the United States and 0.27 EUR (0.31 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 68.6% lower in Egypt.

0.86 EUR
0.27 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 0.81 EUR (0.93 USD) in the United States and 0.34 EUR (0.38 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 58% lower in Egypt.

0.81 EUR
0.34 EUR

Transportation

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United States vs. Egypt - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 19.83 times more for transportation in the United States than in Egypt.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 115.6 EUR (132 USD) in the United States and 6.4 EUR (7.31 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 94.5% lower in Egypt.

115.60 EUR
6.40 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2.54 EUR (2.9 USD) in the United States and 0.27 EUR (0.31 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 89.4% lower in Egypt.

2.54 EUR
0.27 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 36.78 EUR (42 USD) in the United States and 0.9 EUR (1.03 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 97.6% lower in Egypt.

36.78 EUR
0.90 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.9 EUR (2.17 USD) in the United States and 0.2 EUR (0.23 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 89.5% lower in Egypt.

1.90 EUR
0.20 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 4.37 EUR (4.99 USD) in the United States and 0.36 EUR (0.41 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 91.8% lower in Egypt.

4.37 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 17.52 EUR (20 USD) in the United States and 3.25 EUR (3.71 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 81.4% lower in Egypt.

17.52 EUR
3.25 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 138.17 EUR (157.77 USD) in the United States and 15.02 EUR (17.15 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 89.1% lower in Egypt.

138.17 EUR
15.02 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 56.92 EUR (65 USD) in the United States and 6.27 EUR (7.16 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 89% lower in Egypt.

56.92 EUR
6.27 EUR

Flats for rent

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United States vs. Egypt - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 19.4 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 3554 EUR (4057.67 USD) in the United States and 184.66 EUR (210.86 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 94.8% lower in Egypt.

3 554 EUR
184.66 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 2227 EUR (2543.17 USD) in the United States and 121.12 EUR (138.3 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 94.6% lower in Egypt.

2 227 EUR
121.12 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 7200 EUR (8221.43 USD) in the United States and 368.86 EUR (421.19 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 94.9% lower in Egypt.

7 200 EUR
368.86 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 4577 EUR (5226.67 USD) in the United States and 230.2 EUR (262.85 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 95% lower in Egypt.

4 577 EUR
230.20 EUR

Flats for sale

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United States vs. Egypt - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 22.18 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 15199 EUR (17355.2 USD) in the United States and 732.06 EUR (835.91 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 95.2% lower in Egypt.

15 199 EUR
732.06 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 10663 EUR (12176.1 USD) in the United States and 434.13 EUR (495.72 USD) in Egypt. The price of this product is 95.9% lower in Egypt.

10 663 EUR
434.13 EUR

Salary

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United States vs. Egypt - average salary. The average salary in the United States is 29.07 times higher than in Egypt.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 4506 EUR (5145.25 USD) in the United States and 154.99 EUR (176.98 USD) in Egypt. The average salary is 96.6% lower in Egypt.

4 506 EUR
154.99 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

90.9 EUR
60.8 EUR

Two stars

128 EUR
52.4 EUR

Three stars

171 EUR
71.8 EUR

Four stars

221 EUR
156 EUR

Five stars

526 EUR
246 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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