Cost of Living Comparison Between Egypt and Ukraine 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Ukraine is 31.1% higher than in Egypt (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Ukraine is 41.0% higher than in Egypt | |
| Rent Prices in Ukraine are 107.1% higher than in Egypt | |
| Restaurant Prices in Ukraine are 25.4% higher than in Egypt | |
| Groceries Prices in Ukraine are 31.0% higher than in Egypt | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Ukraine is 132.8% higher than in Egypt | |
Restaurants | Egypt Edit |
Ukraine Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant |
4.21 $ (200.00 EG£) |
7.12 $ (300.00 ₴) |
+69.2 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) |
21.04 $ (1,000.00 EG£) |
28.48 $ (1,200.00 ₴) |
+35.4 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) |
5.26 $ (250.00 EG£) |
5.93 $ (250.00 ₴) |
+12.8 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) |
1.58 $ (75.00 EG£) |
1.19 $ (50.00 ₴) |
-24.8 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
3.16 $ (150.00 EG£) |
1.66 $ (70.00 ₴) |
-47.3 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) |
1.55 $ (73.81 EG£) |
1.40 $ (59.07 ₴) |
-9.7 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) |
0.37 $ (17.56 EG£) |
0.67 $ (28.11 ₴) |
+80.6 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) |
0.14 $ (6.78 EG£) |
0.46 $ (19.32 ₴) |
+221.7 % |
Markets | Egypt Edit |
Ukraine Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) |
0.95 $ (45.03 EG£) |
1.15 $ (48.49 ₴) |
+21.5 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) |
0.57 $ (27.25 EG£) |
0.63 $ (26.60 ₴) |
+10.1 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) |
0.33 $ (15.82 EG£) |
0.63 $ (26.74 ₴) |
+90.7 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) |
1.48 $ (70.49 EG£) |
1.78 $ (75.02 ₴) |
+20.1 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
1.66 $ (78.74 EG£) |
4.06 $ (171.23 ₴) |
+145.4 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
2.04 $ (97.19 EG£) |
2.03 $ (85.46 ₴) |
-0.8 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) |
4.18 $ (198.87 EG£) |
3.27 $ (137.74 ₴) |
-21.8 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
0.75 $ (35.77 EG£) |
0.47 $ (19.80 ₴) |
-37.5 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) |
0.32 $ (15.44 EG£) |
0.72 $ (30.35 ₴) |
+121.8 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
0.25 $ (11.72 EG£) |
0.77 $ (32.60 ₴) |
+213.7 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
0.16 $ (7.68 EG£) |
1.00 $ (42.32 ₴) |
+521.6 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
0.18 $ (8.73 EG£) |
0.33 $ (13.88 ₴) |
+79.5 % |
| Onions (1 lb) |
0.19 $ (9.07 EG£) |
0.25 $ (10.43 ₴) |
+29.8 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) |
0.27 $ (12.63 EG£) |
1.38 $ (58.09 ₴) |
+419.0 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) |
0.21 $ (10.10 EG£) |
0.55 $ (23.27 ₴) |
+160.0 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
7.36 $ (350.00 EG£) |
4.75 $ (200.00 ₴) |
-35.5 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) |
1.39 $ (66.28 EG£) |
0.87 $ (36.45 ₴) |
-38.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
2.24 $ (106.29 EG£) |
1.42 $ (60.02 ₴) |
-36.3 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) |
2.10 $ (100.00 EG£) |
2.85 $ (120.00 ₴) |
+35.4 % |
Transportation | Egypt Edit |
Ukraine Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) |
0.32 $ (15.00 EG£) |
0.36 $ (15.00 ₴) |
+12.8 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) |
7.36 $ (350.00 EG£) |
11.87 $ (500.00 ₴) |
+61.2 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) |
0.42 $ (20.00 EG£) |
1.90 $ (80.00 ₴) |
+351.3 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) |
0.51 $ (24.14 EG£) |
0.76 $ (32.19 ₴) |
+50.4 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) |
1.89 $ (90.00 EG£) |
4.27 $ (180.00 ₴) |
+125.7 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) |
0.38 $ (17.98 EG£) |
1.37 $ (57.77 ₴) |
+262.5 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) |
35,550.51 $ (1,690,000.00 EG£) |
31,319.83 $ (1,319,559.00 ₴) |
-11.9 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) |
30,614.61 $ (1,455,357.14 EG£) |
24,439.51 $ (1,029,679.29 ₴) |
-20.2 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Egypt Edit |
Ukraine Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) |
22.40 $ (1,064.90 EG£) |
94.91 $ (3,998.75 ₴) |
+323.7 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) |
7.39 $ (351.30 EG£) |
5.55 $ (233.67 ₴) |
-24.9 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) |
12.80 $ (608.27 EG£) |
6.38 $ (268.64 ₴) |
-50.2 % |
Sports And Leisure | Egypt Edit |
Ukraine Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership |
16.93 $ (804.64 EG£) |
27.17 $ (1,144.61 ₴) |
+60.5 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) |
7.24 $ (344.19 EG£) |
12.57 $ (529.63 ₴) |
+73.6 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) |
3.16 $ (150.00 EG£) |
4.75 $ (200.00 ₴) |
+50.4 % |
Childcare | Egypt Edit |
Ukraine Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child |
91.55 $ (4,351.98 EG£) |
297.64 $ (12,540.18 ₴) |
+225.1 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child |
2,448.70 $ (116,406.25 EG£) |
5,746.12 $ (242,094.07 ₴) |
+134.7 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Egypt Edit |
Ukraine Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) |
27.10 $ (1,288.24 EG£) |
59.09 $ (2,489.60 ₴) |
+118.1 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) |
45.75 $ (2,175.00 EG£) |
36.50 $ (1,538.01 ₴) |
-20.2 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
121.97 $ (5,798.41 EG£) |
83.47 $ (3,516.58 ₴) |
-31.6 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes |
55.85 $ (2,654.90 EG£) |
94.47 $ (3,980.29 ₴) |
+69.2 % |
Rent Per Month | Egypt Edit |
Ukraine Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
168.45 $ (8,007.89 EG£) |
376.59 $ (15,866.28 ₴) |
+123.6 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
100.66 $ (4,784.94 EG£) |
260.91 $ (10,992.72 ₴) |
+159.2 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
346.55 $ (16,474.19 EG£) |
642.62 $ (27,074.71 ₴) |
+85.4 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
205.33 $ (9,760.90 EG£) |
419.91 $ (17,691.52 ₴) |
+104.5 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Egypt Edit |
Ukraine Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
72.71 $ (3,456.30 EG£) |
147.10 $ (6,197.43 ₴) |
+102.3 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
43.13 $ (2,050.49 EG£) |
87.76 $ (3,697.39 ₴) |
+103.5 % |
Salaries And Financing | Egypt Edit |
Ukraine Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
150.05 $ (7,133.19 EG£) |
492.44 $ (20,747.19 ₴) |
+228.2 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 17.38 | 17.85 | +2.7 % |
| Last update: | 11 December 2025 | 12 December 2025 | |
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