Egypt vs Israel
Israel is about 82% pricier than Egypt overall, with a price level of 96.1 versus 17.7 (US = 100). The gap is widest in housing & utilities and narrowest in communication. On quality of life, Israel scores higher (95 vs 77 of 100).
Metric Egypt Israel
Price level (US=100) 17.7 96.1
GDP / capita (PPP) $19,094 $57,236
GNI / capita (PPP) $18,230 $56,790
Inflation (YoY) 28.3% 3.1%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Egypt Israel
Housing & utilities 22 269
Food 64 190
Transport 49 170
Restaurants & hotels 29 215
Health 25 204
Communication 44 107
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Egypt Israel
Quality-of-life score 77/100 95/100
Life expectancy 72 yrs 83 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 1.3 1.6
Internet users 75% 88%
Frequently asked
Is Egypt more expensive than Israel?
Israel is more expensive: about 82% pricier than Egypt overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in Israel?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Egypt would cost roughly $543,000 in Israel, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Egypt or Israel?
Israel scores higher, 95 vs 77 out of 100.
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