How much do essential oils, creams, soaps, and oil perfumes cost in Egypt, and how much should you haggle?

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TL;DR

Travelers say starting prices for oils and cosmetics in Egypt are often inflated, so it’s normal to bargain 40–50% below the first offer. Reported examples include 3 creams plus 3 soaps for $30, marjoram oil for about $25, joint cream for about $35, and 50 ml oil perfume for about $35.

What the community said

In recent shopping runs, travelers mainly picked up shampoos and a few sweets as gifts. Some felt the selection was not especially impressive, so they only bought small souvenirs.

shampoos, sweets

Based on traveler experience, in Egyptian shops selling oils, masks, and perfumes you should start bargaining about 40–50% below the first quoted price. Sales pressure can be strong, so it’s smart to compare prices first and come back later.

40–50% bargaining

Popular buys include marjoram oil and jojoba oil: marjoram is often bought for winter cold relief, while jojoba is used for skin and hair. Small perfume bottles are commonly purchased as gifts.

marjoram oil, jojoba oil, small perfumes

One traveler shared these example prices: a set of 3 creams and 3 soaps cost $30, joint cream was about $35, marjoram oil around $25, and 50 ml oil perfume about $35. Some shops also offer a deal where buying three fragrances gets you a fourth one free, sometimes in a gift box.

$30, $25, $35