Prices in Egypt

What are the supermarket prices in Egypt? Is the cost of living in Egypt are higher than in United States? How much will it cost us to entertain in Egypt and how much will we spend in restaurants and bars?
On this page below you will find the current price and cost overview in Egypt: food prices, Restaurant prices, cost of living, and entertainment costs (The last update: today 8 hours ago)

Currency in Egypt to Egyptian pound (EGP). For 10 US dollars you can get 315 Egyptian pounds. For 100 US dollars you can get 3.15 thousand Egyptian pounds. And the other way: For 100 Egyptian pounds you can get 3.3 US dollars.

What are the different prices in the cities in Egypt? Look here: Prices in cities in Egypt

Prices: Minya   Alexandria   Asyut   Banha   Cairo   Giza   Port Said   Suez   Hurghada   Ismailia  

Generally, it is much cheaper in Egypt than in United States. Food is 72% cheaper. Dining in restaurants and bars will be cheaper by 78%. And the cost of living in Egypt is less than in United States about 50%. If we want to spend time actively or to have fun, we will pay less than in United States about 65%.

See also how prices have changed in previous years: Price changes in previous years in Egypt

Are hotels expensive in Egypt? How much will we pay for a room in Egypt?

The average price of accommodation in Egypt is $49 (EGP 1.5K). If you are looking for the cheapest accommodation: in a cheap one-star hotel you will pay: $28 (EGP 850) and if you like hostels, you'll spend the night there for: $17 (EGP 520). The cost of a room in a 2-star hotel is Egypt in $28 (EGP 880). 3-star hotels offer accommodation on average for $36 (EGP 1.1K) Overnight stay in 4-star hotel costs $72 (EGP 2.2K) in Egypt If you are looking for the best conditions for your stay, then in 5-star hotels that will provide much more luxury you will have to pay $280 (EGP 8.8K)

And if you plan a trip to a given region of the world, maybe cheaper than in Egypt will be in nearby countries? See prices in: Israel, Jordan, Palestine, Lebanon, and Cyprus.

Comparison of selected prices in Egypt with prices in United States:

fees

$23 ($13 - $43)
88% less than in United States

internet

$11 ($4.9 - $26)
84% less than in United States

jeans pants

$25 ($6.6 - $59)
by half less than in United States

average earnings

$140
97% less than in United States

renting a small apartment in the center

$130 ($66 - $260)
93% less than in United States

renting a large apartment outside the centre

$160 ($82 - $330)
93% less than in United States

bread

$0.41 ($0.16 - $0.99)
88% less than in United States

cheese

$2.8 ($1.2 - $6.6)
77% less than in United States

rice

$0.59 ($0.33 - $0.82)
86% less than in United States

tomatoes

$0.29 ($0.13 - $0.49)
94% less than in United States

bananas

$0.51 ($0.33 - $0.82)
69% less than in United States

wine

$6.6 ($3.3 - $12)
by half less than in United States

cheap restaurant

$3 ($1.6 - $5.3)
83% less than in United States

local beer

$1.3 ($0.66 - $3.3)
74% less than in United States

coffee

$1.2 ($0.49 - $2.3)
75% less than in United States

bottle of water

$0.13 ($0.099 - $0.23)
93% less than in United States

mac burger king or similar bar

$3.3 ($2.6 - $4.5)
67% less than in United States

cola pepsi sprite mirinda

$0.22 ($0.16 - $0.36)
90% less than in United States

Price changes in previous years in Egypt

Has the price of bread increased in Egypt?
Bread in previous years has cost: 2010: $0.31(EGP 9.6), 2011: $0.22(EGP 6.9), 2012: $0.2(EGP 6.1), 2013: $0.17(EGP 5.3), 2014: $0.18(EGP 5.5), 2015: $0.17(EGP 5.3), 2016: $0.17(EGP 5.4), 2017: $0.27(EGP 8.4), and 2018: $0.3(EGP 9.2).

Bananas - price changes in years: 2015: $0.26(EGP 7.9), 2016: $0.29(EGP 9.1), 2017: $0.33(EGP 10), and 2018: $0.38(EGP 12)

Have prices increased in restaurants in Egypt?
In inexpensive restaurants, the price for a meal was: 2010: $0.93(EGP 29), 2011: $0.97(EGP 30), 2012: $0.99(EGP 31), 2013: $0.99(EGP 31), 2014: $0.99(EGP 31), 2015: $1.2(EGP 36), 2016: $1.3(EGP 41), 2017: $1.6(EGP 51), and 2018: $2(EGP 61)

Renting A Small Apartment In The Center - price changes in years: 2010: $85(EGP 2.6K), 2011: $64(EGP 2K), 2012: $52(EGP 1.6K), 2013: $52(EGP 1.6K), 2014: $67(EGP 2.1K), 2015: $80(EGP 2.5K), 2016: $66(EGP 2.1K), 2017: $90(EGP 2.8K), and 2018: $94(EGP 2.9K)