VanBasket Egypt

Food Prices in Egypt — November 2026

Name: Egypt — VanBasket Food Price Index
Creator: OpenVan.camp
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Updated: 1 November 2026

Current Index

vs World Average

-35%

Official (IMF + World Bank)

Real grocery prices

Price per unit in your currency

Prices known for 4 of 10 items — help fill the rest

Milk 1 L

1 source open data · updated 1 Jan 2026

$0.98

-45% World (base = 100)
Eggs 12 pcs

1 source open data · updated 1 Jan 2026

$1.55

-55% World (base = 100)
Chicken 1 kg

1 source open data · updated 1 Jan 2026

$4.15

-29% World (base = 100)
Rice 1 kg

1 source open data · updated 1 Jan 2026

$0.79

-65% World (base = 100)
Bread 500 g loaf
Water 1.5 L bottle
Cheese 1 kg
Tomatoes 1 kg
Potatoes 1 kg
Beer 0.5 L bottle

Monthly basket, 1 person

Directional: 4 milk + 2 eggs + 4 chicken + 4 rice

$26.78

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Data: WhereNext (CC BY 4.0, January 2026)

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Real purchases logged in this country (crowdsourced, local names)

Cigarets

Captain black · 1

الونش, القاهرة 11 Sep

50 EGP
Cigarets

Captain black · 1

الونش, القاهرة 11 Sep

50 ADP
Pepsi Extra Fizz

Pepsi · 1 L

st. market, القاهرة 9 Aug

30 EGP
Shredded Chili Tuna

Dolphin · 170+30 gm

Wekalet El-Mansoura, المنصورة 24 Dec deal

36.95 EGP
Rice pasta

Elmtbkh Elmasry

Wekalet El-Mansoura, المنصورة 24 Dec deal

10.5 EGP
Daya vanille 330

Chergui · 330g

Kazyon, الجيزة 18 Nov

5 MAD

Data: Open Food Facts — Open Prices (ODbL)

What this means for vanlife

Food in Egypt is very cheap — 35% below the world average. An excellent destination for budget van travel: the same grocery basket costs around $195 per month (vs $300 world average).

How food prices are changing

Food overall: +5.4% over the year, as of June 2026

Jun 2023 Food price index, last 3 years Jun 2026

Official statistics: FAOSTAT, United Nations (food price index, CC BY 4.0), June 2026. Change versus the same month a year earlier. The index shows how prices moved, not what an item costs.

Index History

Index:

Based on World Bank ICP 2021, adjusted with IMF CPI

Compare with Egypt

Egypt

World (base = 100)

100

If you spend 100 at home:

100

Select home and destination countries to compare food costs

Similar Countries

Kyrgyzstan 65 -35%

Bangladesh 65 -35%

Myanmar 63 -37%

Sri Lanka 68 -32%

Tajikistan 62 -38%

More countries in Middle East

Turkey 88 -12%

Lebanon 95 -5%

Jordan 110 +10%

Oman 120 +20%

Qatar 127.9 +27.9%

Saudi Arabia 130.2 +30.2%

FAQ

Is food expensive in Egypt?

No, food in Egypt is cheap. The VanBasket Index is 65 (world average = 100), meaning food is 35% below the global average — great for budget travel.

How much should I budget for food in Egypt per month?

If the world average monthly food spend is $300, in Egypt you can expect to spend around $195. This is based on the VanBasket Index of 65 (world = 100).

How does Egypt compare to similar countries?

Egypt has a VanBasket Index of 65. Similar or nearby countries: Kyrgyzstan, Bangladesh, Myanmar.

How often is the food price data for Egypt updated?

The index is updated monthly using IMF Consumer Price Index data. The baseline is from World Bank ICP 2021.

About the data: The VanBasket Index is based on World Bank ICP 2021 food price level data, adjusted monthly using IMF CPI. World average = 100. Index > 100 means food is more expensive than the global average. API for developers →

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