Egypt vs United States
United States is about 82% pricier than Egypt overall, with a price level of 100.0 versus 17.7 (US = 100). The gap is widest in housing & utilities and narrowest in food. On quality of life, United States scores higher (91 vs 77 of 100).
Metric Egypt United States
Price level (US=100) 17.7 100.0
GDP / capita (PPP) $19,094 $85,810
GNI / capita (PPP) $18,230 $85,980
Inflation (YoY) 28.3% 2.9%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Egypt United States
Housing & utilities 22 215
Food 64 117
Transport 49 116
Restaurants & hotels 29 142
Health 25 208
Communication 44 224
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Egypt United States
Quality-of-life score 77/100 91/100
Life expectancy 72 yrs 79 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 1.3 5.8
Internet users 75% 95%
Frequently asked
Is Egypt more expensive than United States?
United States is more expensive: about 82% pricier than Egypt overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in United States?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Egypt would cost roughly $565,000 in United States, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Egypt or United States?
United States scores higher, 91 vs 77 out of 100.
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