Egypt vs Italy
Italy is about 73% pricier than Egypt overall, with a price level of 66.1 versus 17.7 (US = 100). The gap is widest in housing & utilities and narrowest in food. On quality of life, Italy scores higher (96 vs 77 of 100).
Metric Egypt Italy
Price level (US=100) 17.7 66.1
GDP / capita (PPP) $19,094 $62,014
GNI / capita (PPP) $18,230 $61,620
Inflation (YoY) 28.3% 1.0%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Egypt Italy
Housing & utilities 22 143
Food 64 124
Transport 49 142
Restaurants & hotels 29 146
Health 25 126
Communication 44 107
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Egypt Italy
Quality-of-life score 77/100 96/100
Life expectancy 72 yrs 84 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 1.3 0.6
Internet users 75% 89%
Frequently asked
Is Egypt more expensive than Italy?
Italy is more expensive: about 73% pricier than Egypt overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in Italy?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Egypt would cost roughly $373,500 in Italy, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Egypt or Italy?
Italy scores higher, 96 vs 77 out of 100.
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