Egypt vs Ireland
Ireland is about 79% pricier than Egypt overall, with a price level of 85.9 versus 17.7 (US = 100). The gap is widest in housing & utilities and narrowest in food. On quality of life, Ireland scores higher (96 vs 77 of 100).
Metric Egypt Ireland
Price level (US=100) 17.7 85.9
GDP / capita (PPP) $19,094 $133,437
GNI / capita (PPP) $18,230 $101,180
Inflation (YoY) 28.3% 2.1%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Egypt Ireland
Housing & utilities 22 279
Food 64 140
Transport 49 156
Restaurants & hotels 29 172
Health 25 189
Communication 44 183
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Egypt Ireland
Quality-of-life score 77/100 96/100
Life expectancy 72 yrs 83 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 1.3 0.7
Internet users 75% 97%
Frequently asked
Is Egypt more expensive than Ireland?
Ireland is more expensive: about 79% pricier than Egypt overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in Ireland?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Egypt would cost roughly $485,500 in Ireland, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Egypt or Ireland?
Ireland scores higher, 96 vs 77 out of 100.
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