Restaurant prices in Egypt

See also: food prices   cost of living   entertainment costs  


Can you eat cheaply in restaurants in Egypt? What are the prices in affordable pubs in Egypt? How much will I have to spend a day when I only eat in fast food restaurants in Egypt?

If we are looking for an affordable place to eat, then in a cheap restaurant we will pay about 3.4 US dollars. With limited time and to avoid spending too much, you can opt for fast food. The cost of a meal set (sandwich, fries, and a soda) is approximately 4 US dollars. And when we can afford to go to the restaurant, we will pay for a meal consisting of three dishes around 15.8 US dollars. And if you want to drink a beer or two, you have to pay extra: 3.2 US dollars (price for 2 bottles) And if you prefer a Coke, Fanta, Sprite or similar carbonated drink, then you have to pay 0.23 US dollars for a small bottle.
Below you will find the full price list in Egypt, including coffee, imported beer, Cola, Pepsi, Sprite, Mirinda, Burger King or a similar bar, or bottle of water


See also how prices have changed in previous years: Price changes in previous years in Egypt


What currency is used in Egypt and what is the conversion rate?

Currency in Egypt Egyptian pound (EGP). For 10 US dollars you can get 506 Egyptian pounds. For 100 US dollars you can get 5.06 thousand Egyptian pounds. And the other way around: For 100 Egyptian pounds you can get 1.98 US dollars.


What are the different prices in the cities in Egypt? Look here: Prices in cities in Egypt

Prices: Alexandria   Cairo   Giza   Suez   Sharm El Sheikh   Aswan   Damanhur   Luxor   Minya   Banha  


Price cheap restaurant $3.4 ($2 - $6.9)

cheap restaurant

$3.4 ($2 - $6.9)
83% is less expensive than in United States

Price local beer $1.6 ($0.79 - $2.8)

local beer

$1.6 ($0.79 - $2.8)
74% is less expensive than in United States

Price coffee $1.3 ($0.49 - $2)

coffee

$1.3 ($0.49 - $2)
74% is less expensive than in United States

Price bottle of water $0.11 ($0.099 - $0.2)

bottle of water

$0.11 ($0.099 - $0.2)
95% is less expensive than in United States

Price Burger King or a similar bar $4 ($3 - $4.9)

Burger King or a similar bar

$4 ($3 - $4.9)
63% is less expensive than in United States

Price Cola, Pepsi, Sprite, Mirinda $0.23 ($0.2 - $0.3)

Cola, Pepsi, Sprite, Mirinda

$0.23 ($0.2 - $0.3)
91% is less expensive than in United States

Below we present the current prices in restaurants, bars and fast food in Egypt
(The last update: 4 days ago)

Prices of food and drink in restaurants in Egypt:

  1. Meal in a cheap restaurant $3.4 (EGP 173)
  2. Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course $15.8 (EGP 800)
  3. McMeal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Combo Meal) $4 (EGP 200)
  4. Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) $1.6 (EGP 80)
  5. Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) $2.4 (EGP 120)
  6. Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) $0.23 (EGP 11.5)
  7. Water (0.33 liter bottle) $0.11 (EGP 5.5)
  8. Cappuccino $1.3 (EGP 67)
  9. Espresso Coffee $0.92 (EGP 47)
  10. Cheeseburger (fast food) $1.2 (EGP 60)
source: hikersbay.com & numbeo.com

Price changes in previous years in Egypt

Price changes in Coffee over the years: 2011: $0.25(EGP 12.6), 2012: $0.23(EGP 11.8), 2013: $0.25(EGP 12.9), 2014: $0.3(EGP 15.2), 2015: $0.3(EGP 15.2), 2016: $0.32(EGP 16.4), 2017: $0.48(EGP 24), and 2018: $0.55(EGP 28)

Egypt price changes: Cappuccino 2011-2018
Egypt price changes Cappuccino hikersbay.com

Price changes in A Better Restaurant For A Couple over the years: 2010: $2.7(EGP 135), 2011: $3.1(EGP 159), 2012: $2.4(EGP 120), 2013: $3(EGP 150), 2014: $3(EGP 150), 2015: $4(EGP 200), 2016: $4(EGP 200), 2017: $5.9(EGP 300), and 2018: $5.9(EGP 300)

Egypt price changes: Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course 2010-2018
Egypt price changes Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course hikersbay.com

Do we have to pay more for beer in the restaurant than we used to?
This is what beer prices looked like in 2010: $0.13(EGP 6.7), 2011: $0.29(EGP 14.8), 2012: $0.24(EGP 12), 2013: $0.24(EGP 12), 2014: $0.24(EGP 12), 2015: $0.23(EGP 11.5), 2016: $0.3(EGP 15), 2017: $0.49(EGP 25), and 2018: $0.59(EGP 30).

Egypt price changes: Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) 2010-2018
Egypt price changes Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) hikersbay.com

Do carbonated drinks cost more than they used to in Egypt?
On average, a bottle of Cola or Pepsi has cost: 2010: $0.051(EGP 2.6), 2011: $0.069(EGP 3.5), 2012: $0.054(EGP 2.7), 2013: $0.06(EGP 3), 2014: $0.062(EGP 3.1), 2015: $0.063(EGP 3.2), 2016: $0.071(EGP 3.6), 2017: $0.096(EGP 4.9), and 2018: $0.1(EGP 5.3) in recent years

Egypt price changes: Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) 2010-2018
Egypt price changes Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) hikersbay.com

Price changes in Bottle Of Water over the years: 2010: $0.025(EGP 1.3), 2011: $0.033(EGP 1.7), 2012: $0.034(EGP 1.7), 2013: $0.039(EGP 2), 2014: $0.043(EGP 2.2), 2015: $0.042(EGP 2.2), 2016: $0.047(EGP 2.4), 2017: $0.059(EGP 3), and 2018: $0.07(EGP 3.5)

Egypt price changes: Water (0.33 liter bottle) 2010-2018
Egypt price changes Water (0.33 liter bottle) hikersbay.com