- Cost of Living
- China
- Egypt
- Dalian
- Al Mansurah
- Comparison
Cost of living in Dalian, China compared to Al Mansurah, Egypt
Currency:
| Food | + 85% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dalian (China) is 85% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元55 (E£ 144) | E£ 60 | + 140% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元28 (E£ 72) | E£ 42 | + 72% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元11 (E£ 28) | E£ 28 | + 0% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元11 (E£ 29) | E£ 11 | + 167% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元17 (E£ 46) | E£ 13 | + 244% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元8 (E£ 20) | E£ 5.42 | + 273% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元61 (E£ 160) | E£ 13 | + 1097% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元11 (E£ 30) | E£ 21 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元6 (E£ 17) | E£ 6 | + 170% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元4.33 (E£ 11) | E£ 25 | - 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元87 (E£ 228) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元7 (E£ 18) | E£ 8 | + 141% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元6 (E£ 16) | E£ 8 | + 119% | |
| Housing | + 30% | |||
| Housing in Dalian (China) is 30% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元4,106 (E£ 10,721) | E£ 4,000 | + 168% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元3,021 (E£ 7,889) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元260 (E£ 678) | E£ 350 | + 94% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元2,928 (E£ 7,646) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元2,050 (E£ 5,353) | E£ 1,500 | + 257% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 元229 (E£ 597) | E£ 1,000 | - 40% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元87 (E£ 228) | E£ 193 | + 18% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元2,444 (E£ 6,382) | E£ 3,000 | + 113% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元336 (E£ 878) | E£ 1,200 | - 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元31 (E£ 80) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元37 (E£ 97) | E£ 38 | + 158% | |
| Clothes | + 82% | |||
| Clothes in Dalian (China) is 82% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元406 (E£ 1,061) | E£ 400 | + 165% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元376 (E£ 981) | E£ 533 | + 84% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元452 (E£ 1,179) | E£ 857 | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元311 (E£ 812) | E£ 800 | + 2% | |
| Transportation | + 13% | |||
| Transportation in Dalian (China) is 13% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元185,379 (E£ 484,062) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元6 (E£ 16) | E£ 4.44 | + 264% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 元107 (E£ 280) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | E£ 52 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 82% | |||
| Personal Care in Dalian (China) is 82% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元25 (E£ 66) | E£ 27 | + 145% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | E£ 50 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 元150 (E£ 392) | E£ 100 | + 292% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 元100 (E£ 261) | E£ 50 | + 422% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元25 (E£ 65) | E£ 34 | + 90% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元28 (E£ 73) | E£ 25 | + 191% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元9 (E£ 23) | E£ 30 | - 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元16 (E£ 41) | E£ 15 | + 174% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元36 (E£ 95) | E£ 50 | + 90% | |
| Entertainment | + 56% | |||
| Entertainment in Dalian (China) is 56% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元105 (E£ 274) | E£ 173 | + 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元95 (E£ 248) | E£ 60 | + 314% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元165 (E£ 431) | E£ 120 | + 259% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元317 (E£ 827) | E£ 350 | + 136% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元44 (E£ 115) | E£ 25 | + 358% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元35 (E£ 91) | E£ 15 | + 509% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元29 (E£ 76) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元0.47 (E£ 1.23) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 元273 (E£ 712) | E£ 300 | + 137% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元15 (E£ 39) | E£ 40 | - 2% | |
| TOTAL | + 43% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 58 prices entered by 9 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
2.611
EGP
/
CNY
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Cost of living in Dalian (China) is 43% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 18,590
(元7,119)
in Dalian
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
E£ 13,000
in Al Mansurah.
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