How much do common medicines cost in pharmacies in Sharm El Sheikh, and are they cheaper than back home?
Based on 2 discussions with 3 participants · Last activity: 10 days ago
TL;DR
Travelers report that many everyday medicines in Sharm El Sheikh pharmacies are inexpensive: antibiotics and throat spray can cost about $1 each, while common ointments are usually around $3. Some medicines in Egypt are significantly cheaper than in Russia.
What the community said
A recent report says a standard antibiotic and a throat spray in a Sharm El Sheikh pharmacy cost about $1 each, showing that basic medicines can be very cheap.
10 days ago $1 for antibiotic and throat spray
According to later chat comments, a commonly bought ointment that used to cost $2 now usually sells for around $3 in most pharmacies. If you find it much cheaper, travelers recommend checking the expiration date.
10 days ago ointment around $3
Some travelers report a major price gap versus Russia: one medicine in Sharm El Sheikh worked out to about 480 RUB for 30 tablets, compared with roughly 3,300 RUB for 28 tablets back home.
10 days ago about 480 RUB for 30 tablets