Egypt vs Japan
Japan is about 72% pricier than Egypt overall, with a price level of 63.4 versus 17.7 (US = 100). The gap is widest in housing & utilities and narrowest in food. On quality of life, Japan scores higher (96 vs 77 of 100).
Metric Egypt Japan
Price level (US=100) 17.7 63.4
GDP / capita (PPP) $19,094 $52,039
GNI / capita (PPP) $18,230 $55,490
Inflation (YoY) 28.3% 2.7%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Egypt Japan
Housing & utilities 22 177
Food 64 191
Transport 49 150
Restaurants & hotels 29 148
Health 25 97
Communication 44 227
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Egypt Japan
Quality-of-life score 77/100 96/100
Life expectancy 72 yrs 84 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 1.3 0.2
Internet users 75% 86%
Frequently asked
Is Egypt more expensive than Japan?
Japan is more expensive: about 72% pricier than Egypt overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in Japan?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Egypt would cost roughly $358,000 in Japan, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Egypt or Japan?
Japan scores higher, 96 vs 77 out of 100.
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