Why Coffee Prices Are Becoming a Daily Conversation in Egypt

Дата публикации: 21-06-2026 14:23:22

When an Egyptian woman shared online that she had been charged extra to have her coffee blended instead of served over ice, the complaint sparked a broader discussion about café culture in Egypt. The fee itself was relatively small, but it raised questions about where cafés draw the line between reasonable customisation charges and unnecessary extras. Across social media, customers have shared similar complaints. Some say they have been charged extra for switching to skimmed milk, despite skimmed milk generally costing cafés the same as regular, full cream milk. There is also an increasingly common EGP 50 (USD 1) surcharge for alternative milk options such as oat milk, coconut milk, or lactose-free milk. While these products are more expensive than standard dairy milk, a closer look at the numbers suggests that the surcharge can significantly exceed the additional ingredient cost. A one-litre bottle of lactose-free milk typically costs between EGP 100 (USD 2) and EGP 110 (USD 2.11) in Egypt. A standard milk-based coffee drink usually contains between 200 and 250 millilitres of milk, meaning one litre can produce roughly four to five cups. At an additional EGP 50 (USDContinue reading "Why Coffee Prices Are Becoming a Daily Conversation in Egypt"
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