Hello everyone,
As per our annual tradition, we invite you to share your experiences and tell us more about the average prices of products and services in your town/city/area, so that we have updated information regarding cost of living and inflation in Egypt.
Thanks to your contribution, future expats in Egypt will be more informed and will be able to refine their budget and better prepare for their big move.
How much does it cost to rent an apartment or a house in Egypt?
How much does it cost to buy an apartment or a house in Egypt?
How much do you pay on average for public transportation (bus, subway, train, tram, taxi)?
How much do you pay for basic food items such as rice, bread, and pasta?
What is your monthly budget for groceries?
How much does it cost to see a doctor/dentist/physician/specialist in Egypt?
How much do you pay for health insurance per month?
How much does childcare cost on average per month?
What is your child's schooling budget per month?
How much does it cost to fill up your car's fuel tank?
How much do you pay for electricity/gas/water etc., per month?
How much do you pay for your internet and phone subscription?
How much do you pay for your lunch pack on weekdays?
How much do you pay for an espresso coffee?
How much do you pay for a cinema ticket?
How much does a gym membership cost in Egypt?
Thank you for sharing your experience.
Priscilla
Cost of living 2018 in Egypt
Rent for the three bedroom two bathroom apartment I had in El Rehab was 10,500 EGP per month. Water, gas, and garbage collection cost an additional 350 EGP per month. A fresh juice cost anywhere from 10 - 50 EGP. An imported Lindt chocolate bar cost about 70 EGP.
Hi Priscilla,
Here an global update from the costs for living in Hurghada:
Full furnished apartment is 100 till 150 euro (2000 - 3000 EGP), bills 10 euro (200 EGP), internet 9 euro (180 EGP)
Cost for taxi if needed 10 EGP, white busses 2 EGP (in and arround the city)
For food I spend 1000 EGP per month, including sigarettes. One package of Target is 15 EGP.
Mobile phone is 40 EGP per month from Orange, Panther 40 (300 calls and 1,5 GB), and my company phone from Etisalat for 100 EGP (800 callminutes and 2,5 GB). Note that most providers don't charge calling to the same network, and also unlimited SMS's.
As I don't have kids and live alone, I don't need much. No going out for dinner or a drink, and if, then it is by invitation of collegues, but as the gentlemen here, when you are invited, it is a unpolite to offer to pay for yourself or for your companions, and they will be embarraced by it. So different then Europe.
My expat health insurance is still in Spain, and it is for free, for a suplemental particular insurance I pay 160 euro per year, with worldwide services of all kinds, even the dentist.
Futher I have an cancellation insurance, cuz of my weekly flights, and sometimes not able to get my plane in time. This cost 8 euro per month.
Conclusion for me: live is good, the people friendly and the climate excellent. For me no reason to return to Europe.
Greets from Catala
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