Cost of Living Comparison Between United States and Egypt Cost of Living Comparison Between United States and Egypt

😐 Solo nomad: United States is 229.8% more expensive than Egypt without rent, and 505.8% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: United States is 221.5% more expensive than Egypt without rent, and 403.7% more expensive with rent.
Currency
šŸ½ Eating Out
United States
Egypt
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$20.36 $20.36
$3.88 EĀ£201
424.74%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$74.3 $74.3
$19.73 EĀ£1,022
276.79%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$11.42 $11.42
$4.85 EĀ£251
135.46%
Cappuccino
$5.21 $5.21
$1.45 EĀ£75.0
259.31%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.62 $2.62
$0.33 EĀ£16.85
693.94%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.15 $2.15
$0.12 EĀ£6.34
1691.67%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$5.84 $5.84
$1.41 EĀ£73.0
314.18%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$7.18 $7.18
$3.02 EĀ£156
137.75%
šŸ›’ Groceries & Markets
United States
Egypt
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.08 $1.08
$0.89 EĀ£45.90
21.35%
White Bread (500g)
$3.59 $3.59
$0.57 EĀ£29.59
529.82%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$4.71 $4.71
$0.66 EĀ£34.26
613.64%
Eggs
$4.38 $4.38
$1.49 EĀ£77.1
193.96%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$12.67 $12.67
$3.19 EĀ£165
297.18%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$12.40 $12.40
$4.27 EĀ£221
190.40%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$16.39 $16.39
$8.80 EĀ£456
86.25%
Apples (1kg)
$5.16 $5.16
$1.47 EĀ£76.0
251.02%
Banana (1kg)
$1.72 $1.72
$0.59 EĀ£30.71
191.53%
Oranges (1kg)
$4.47 $4.47
$0.47 EĀ£24.56
851.06%
Tomato (1kg)
$5.01 $5.01
$0.38 EĀ£19.55
1218.42%
Potato (1kg)
$2.91 $2.91
$0.44 EĀ£22.99
561.36%
Onion (1kg)
$3.06 $3.06
$0.44 EĀ£22.98
595.45%
Lettuce (1 head)
$2.16 $2.16
$0.22 EĀ£11.38
881.82%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$2.21 $2.21
$0.18 EĀ£9.13
1127.78%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$9.93 $9.93
$1.88 EĀ£97.4
428.19%
Wine (Bottle)
$14.94 $14.94
$6.42 EĀ£333
132.71%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.91 $1.91
$1.32 EĀ£68.3
44.70%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.70 $3.70
$1.96 EĀ£102
88.78%
🚌 Getting Around
United States
Egypt
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$2.55 $2.55
$0.27 EĀ£13.97
844.44%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$65.0 $65.0
$6.18 EĀ£320
952.43%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$3.69 $3.69
$0.42 EĀ£21.76
778.57%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.78 $1.78
$0.29 EĀ£14.80
513.79%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$30.24 $30.24
$1.29 EĀ£66.9
2244.19%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.95 $0.95
$0.34 EĀ£17.36
179.41%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$29.7K $29.7K
$34.7K EĀ£1.8M
-14.30%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$26.3K $26.3K
$31.2K EĀ£1.6M
-15.82%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
United States
Egypt
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$210 $210
$21.81 EĀ£1,130
860.66%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$58.3 $58.3
$7.24 EĀ£375
705.25%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$72.1 $72.1
$11.59 EĀ£601
522.00%
šŸŽ‰ Sport & Entertainment
United States
Egypt
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$45.90 $45.90
$14.63 EĀ£758
213.74%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$22.20 $22.20
$6.91 EĀ£358
221.27%
Cinema Ticket
$14.25 $14.25
$2.93 EĀ£152
386.35%
🧸 Childcare & Education
United States
Egypt
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$1,367 $1,367
$85.8 EĀ£4,447
1492.59%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$22.8K $22.8K
$1,979 EĀ£102.6K
1051.00%
šŸ‘•šŸ‘Ÿ Clothing & Footwear
United States
Egypt
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$53.0 $53.0
$25.95 EĀ£1,345
104.24%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$42.96 $42.96
$44.79 EĀ£2,321
-4.09%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$89.4 $89.4
$108 EĀ£5,602
-17.28%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$113 $113
$50.8 EĀ£2,630
123.29%
šŸ  Accommodation & Living
United States
Egypt
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,766 $1,766
$167 EĀ£8,636
959.39%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,460 $1,460
$102 EĀ£5,264
1336.66%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$2,865 $2,865
$327 EĀ£17.0K
775.57%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$2,360 $2,360
$188 EĀ£9,759
1152.76%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$3,427 $3,427
$713 EĀ£36.9K
380.79%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$2,624 $2,624
$441 EĀ£22.8K
494.93%
šŸ’µ Salaries & Financials
United States
Egypt
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$4,306 $4,306
$135 EĀ£6,971
3099.86%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
6.51
16.38
-60.26%

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Last update for United States: April 12, 2026

Last update for Egypt: April 14, 2026

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