LebanonLebanon

Egypt

Compared with Lebanon, using real observed prices.

Baseline: LebanonLebanon = 1×

EgyptEgypt vs LebanonLebanon
Overall verdict

EgyptEgypt is about 0.44× LebanonLebanon.

Average across 2 categories, 5 items with data

The shape of prices (vs LebanonLebanon = 1×)

How to read this

The centre line is Lebanon. A bar running right means Egypt is pricier; running left means cheaper. The thin bar behind shows the range from the cheapest to the priciest item in that category.

← Cheaper than LebanonLebanon Lebanon = 1× EgyptEgypt is pricier →
  • 🍔 Food & Dining 1 item
    ×0.49
  • Transport 2 items
    ×0.39

Thin bar shows the range (cheapest to priciest item in the category)

Real prices. Real sources. Real dates.

  • Big Mac 1 burger ×0.49
    EgyptEgypt LBP 236,955 EGP 125
    LebanonLebanon LBP 480,000 LBP 480,000
    Observed 2026-01-01 · The Economist Big Mac Index
  • Gasoline 1L 1 L ×0.39
    EgyptEgypt LBP 42,089 USD 0.47
    LebanonLebanon LBP 106,654 USD 1.191
    Observed 2026-07-20 · GlobalPetrolPrices.com
  • Diesel 1L 1 L ×0.38
    EgyptEgypt LBP 35,999 USD 0.402
    LebanonLebanon LBP 95,371 USD 1.065
    Observed 2026-07-20 · GlobalPetrolPrices.com

See what really changed Egypt

Big Mac, 2021 → 2026
At the timeUsing the exchange rate of each date
+194%
in EGP
42.5 → 125
vs
At today's rateUsing today's exchange rate
+297%
in LBP

It rose 194% in local currency, but 297% in yours. Most of what you feel is the exchange rate, not Egypt's inflation.