OmanOman

Egypt

Compared with Oman, using real observed prices.

Baseline: OmanOman = 1×

EgyptEgypt vs OmanOman
Overall verdict

EgyptEgypt is about 0.70× OmanOman.

Average across 3 categories, 5 items with data

The shape of prices (vs OmanOman = 1×)

How to read this

The centre line is Oman. 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 OmanOman Oman = 1× EgyptEgypt is pricier →
  • Utilities 1 item
    ×0.77
  • Transport 2 items
    ×0.67
  • 🍔 Food & Dining 1 item
    ×0.67

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

Real prices. Real sources. Real dates.

  • Electricity 1kWh (household) 1 kWh ×0.77
    EgyptEgypt OMR 0.01 USD 0.023
    OmanOman OMR 0.01 USD 0.03
    Observed 2026-04-01 · GlobalPetrolPrices.com
  • Gasoline 1L 1 L ×0.76
    EgyptEgypt OMR 0.18 USD 0.47
    OmanOman OMR 0.24 USD 0.622
    Observed 2026-07-20 · GlobalPetrolPrices.com
  • Big Mac 1 burger ×0.67
    EgyptEgypt OMR 1.02 EGP 125
    OmanOman OMR 1.53 OMR 1.53
    Observed 2026-01-01 · The Economist Big Mac Index
  • Diesel 1L 1 L ×0.60
    EgyptEgypt OMR 0.15 USD 0.402
    OmanOman OMR 0.26 USD 0.671
    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
-2%
in OMR

It rose 194% in local currency, but -2% in yours. Most of what you feel is the exchange rate, not Egypt's inflation.