- Cost of Living
- China
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- Baoding
- Al Mansurah
- Comparison
Cost of living in Baoding, China compared to Al Mansurah, Egypt
Currency:
Food | + 80% | |||
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Food in Baoding (China) is 80% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元78 (E£ 220) | E£ 60 | + 266% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元31 (E£ 87) | E£ 42 | + 110% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元4.52 (E£ 13) | E£ 28 | - 55% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元5.00 (E£ 14) | E£ 11 | + 24% | |
12 eggs, large | 元4.00 (E£ 11) | E£ 13 | - 15% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元5.37 (E£ 15) | E£ 5.42 | + 179% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | E£ 13 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元5.38 (E£ 15) | E£ 18 | - 17% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元3.05 (E£ 9) | E£ 6 | + 37% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元2.48 (E£ 7) | E£ 25 | - 72% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元45 (E£ 126) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元5.00 (E£ 14) | E£ 8 | + 86% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元7 (E£ 21) | E£ 3.73 | + 449% | |
Housing | + 9% | |||
Housing in Baoding (China) is 9% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元2,000 (E£ 5,633) | E£ 4,000 | + 41% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元1,500 (E£ 4,225) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元300 (E£ 845) | E£ 350 | + 141% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元1,200 (E£ 3,380) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元1,000 (E£ 2,817) | E£ 1,500 | + 88% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 元150 (E£ 423) | E£ 1,000 | - 58% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元56 (E£ 159) | E£ 168 | - 6% | |
40” flat screen TV | 元1,000 (E£ 2,817) | E£ 3,000 | - 6% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元200 (E£ 563) | E£ 1,200 | - 53% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元10 (E£ 28) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元35 (E£ 99) | E£ 38 | + 163% | |
Clothes | - 10% | |||
Clothes in Baoding (China) is 10% cheaper than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元100 (E£ 282) | E£ 400 | - 30% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元158 (E£ 445) | E£ 533 | - 17% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元337 (E£ 950) | E£ 857 | + 11% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元400 (E£ 1,127) | E£ 800 | + 41% | |
Transportation | + 15% | |||
Transportation in Baoding (China) is 15% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元200,000 (E£ 563,333) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元6.00 (E£ 17) | E£ 3.67 | + 361% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 元450 (E£ 1,268) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | E£ 52 | - | |
Personal Care | - 5% | |||
Personal Care in Baoding (China) is 5% cheaper than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元13 (E£ 37) | E£ 27 | + 36% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | E£ 50 | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 元50 (E£ 141) | E£ 100 | + 41% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | E£ 50 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | E£ 34 | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | E£ 25 | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 元5.00 (E£ 14) | E£ 30 | - 53% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 元5.00 (E£ 14) | E£ 13 | + 13% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | E£ 50 | - | |
Entertainment | + 2% | |||
Entertainment in Baoding (China) is 2% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元50 (E£ 141) | E£ 160 | - 12% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 元44 (E£ 123) | E£ 60 | + 105% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | E£ 120 | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元224 (E£ 632) | E£ 350 | + 80% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | E£ 25 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | E£ 15 | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元8 (E£ 23) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 元40 (E£ 113) | E£ 300 | - 62% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元10 (E£ 28) | E£ 40 | - 30% | |
TOTAL | + 18% |

These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
2.817
EGP
/
CNY
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Cost of living in Baoding (China) is 18% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 15,292
(元5,429)
in Baoding
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
E£ 13,000
in Al Mansurah.
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