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- Al Mansurah
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Cost of living in Dalian, China vs Al Mansurah, Egypt
Currency:
Food | + 83% | |||
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Food in Dalian (China) is 83% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 57元 (E£ 147) | E£ 53 | + 180% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 29元 (E£ 76) | E£ 49 | + 56% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10元 (E£ 26) | E£ 28 | - 7% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 11元 (E£ 27) | E£ 11 | + 155% | |
12 eggs, large | 16元 (E£ 41) | E£ 13 | + 210% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8元 (E£ 20) | E£ 5.42 | + 267% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 54元 (E£ 139) | E£ 13 | + 946% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10元 (E£ 26) | E£ 21 | + 24% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 6元 (E£ 17) | E£ 6 | + 168% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.56元 (E£ 12) | E£ 25 | - 53% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 82元 (E£ 212) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 7元 (E£ 18) | E£ 8 | + 139% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 6元 (E£ 16) | E£ 8 | + 118% | |
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 | 4,106元 (E£ 10,644) | E£ 4,000 | + 166% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 3,234元 (E£ 8,385) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 260元 (E£ 673) | E£ 350 | + 92% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,928元 (E£ 7,591) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 2,050元 (E£ 5,315) | E£ 1,500 | + 254% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 229元 (E£ 593) | E£ 1,000 | - 41% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 87元 (E£ 227) | E£ 193 | + 17% | |
40” flat screen TV | 2,444元 (E£ 6,336) | E£ 3,000 | + 111% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 336元 (E£ 872) | E£ 1,200 | - 27% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 31元 (E£ 79) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 39元 (E£ 101) | E£ 38 | + 170% | |
Clothes | + 81% | |||
Clothes in Dalian (China) is 81% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 406元 (E£ 1,054) | E£ 400 | + 163% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 379元 (E£ 983) | E£ 533 | + 84% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 452元 (E£ 1,171) | E£ 857 | + 37% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 311元 (E£ 807) | E£ 800 | + 1% | |
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 | 185,379元 (E£ 480,603) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6元 (E£ 16) | E£ 4.44 | + 260% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 84元 (E£ 219) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | E£ 52 | - | |
Personal Care | + 86% | |||
Personal Care in Dalian (China) is 86% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 25元 (E£ 66) | E£ 27 | + 143% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | E£ 50 | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 150元 (E£ 389) | E£ 100 | + 289% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 100元 (E£ 259) | E£ 50 | + 419% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 25元 (E£ 65) | E£ 34 | + 89% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 28元 (E£ 72) | E£ 25 | + 189% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 9元 (E£ 23) | E£ 30 | - 22% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 16元 (E£ 41) | E£ 15 | + 172% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 41元 (E£ 107) | E£ 50 | + 113% | |
Entertainment | + 54% | |||
Entertainment in Dalian (China) is 54% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 111元 (E£ 287) | E£ 173 | + 66% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 95元 (E£ 246) | E£ 60 | + 311% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 165元 (E£ 428) | E£ 120 | + 256% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 317元 (E£ 821) | E£ 350 | + 135% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 44元 (E£ 114) | E£ 25 | + 355% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 34元 (E£ 87) | E£ 15 | + 480% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 29元 (E£ 75) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00元 (E£ 2.59) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 230元 (E£ 595) | E£ 300 | + 98% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 15元 (E£ 39) | E£ 40 | - 3% | |
TOTAL | + 43% |

These prices were last updated on February 19, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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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£ 15,747
(6,074元)
in Dalian
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
E£ 11,000
in Al Mansurah.
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