Cost of living comparison
Egypt is 25.8% cheaper than Micronesia, Federated States of overall.
- Restaurants
-
pay 75.3% less in Egypt
- Groceries
-
pay 53.4% less in Egypt
- Transportation
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pay 2.2 times more in Egypt
- Housing
-
pay 85.5% less in Egypt
- Childcare
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pay 25.6% less in Egypt
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 54.3% less in Egypt
- Clothing
-
pay 10.6% less in Egypt
Expenses including housing, restaurants, entertainment and sports, groceries, childcare, and clothing are lower in Egypt. Notably, transportation is significantly more expensive in Egypt.
If you lived in Egypt instead of Micronesia, Federated States of, you would:
pay 75.3% less for restaurants
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Egypt
|
||
---|---|---|---|
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$21.62
|
$3.96
EGP198.94
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$9.12
|
$4.84
EGP243.13
|
|
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$1.32
|
$0.31
EGP15.35
|
|
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$2.75
|
$0.12
EGP6.18
|
|
pay 53.4% less for groceries
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Egypt
|
||
---|---|---|---|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.81
|
$0.76
EGP38.05
|
|
Local cheese (8 oz) |
$2.52
|
$1.76
EGP88.70
|
|
Milk (1 gallon) |
$1.59
|
$3.30
EGP165.78
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$4.48
|
$1.54
EGP77.52
|
|
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$2.66
|
$1.97
EGP98.98
|
|
Apples (1 lb) |
$2.37
|
$0.62
EGP30.95
|
|
Bananas (1 lb) |
$1.26
|
$0.21
EGP10.77
|
|
Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.48
|
$0.15
EGP7.38
|
|
Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$1.15
|
$0.18
EGP8.96
|
|
Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.54
|
$0.21
EGP10.39
|
|
Onions (1 lb) |
$1.29
|
$0.23
EGP11.36
|
|
pay 2.2 times more for transportation
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Egypt
|
||
---|---|---|---|
Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$11.84
|
$0.98
EGP49.24
|
|
Monthly public transit pass |
$32.00
|
$12.01
EGP603.61
|
|
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$3,497.00
|
$29,154.15
EGP1,465,281.26
|
|
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$16.71
|
$2.65
EGP133.40
|
|
pay 85.5% less for housing
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Egypt
|
||
---|---|---|---|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$230.17
|
$7.63
EGP383.28
|
|
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$883.33
|
$206.11
EGP10,358.88
|
|
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$726.88
|
$111.12
EGP5,584.87
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$73.28
|
$11.85
EGP595.69
|
|
pay 25.6% less for childcare
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Egypt
|
||
---|---|---|---|
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$142.50
|
$66.57
EGP3,345.60
|
|
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$1,442.50
|
$1,472.73
EGP74,018.99
|
|
pay 54.3% less for entertainment and sports
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Egypt
|
||
---|---|---|---|
Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$3.25
|
$1.79
EGP90.12
|
|
Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$2.83
|
$1.38
EGP69.20
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$15.75
|
$1.85
EGP92.99
|
|
Monthly membership at local gym |
$30.50
|
$21.86
EGP1,098.92
|
|
Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$6.50
|
$2.68
EGP134.61
|
|
pay 10.6% less for clothing
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Egypt
|
||
---|---|---|---|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$42.50
|
$23.44
EGP1,178.24
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$42.00
|
$48.49
EGP2,437.16
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$75.00
|
$97.17
EGP4,883.88
|
|
Men's business shoes (leather) |
$64.50
|
$36.98
EGP1,858.79
|
|
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