- Cost of Living
- China
- Egypt
- Guiyang
- Al Mansurah
- Comparison
Cost of living in Guiyang, China compared to Al Mansurah, Egypt
Currency:
Food | + 80% | |||
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Food in Guiyang (China) is 80% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元20 (E£ 57) | E£ 60 | - 5% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元27 (E£ 74) | E£ 42 | + 79% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元11 (E£ 31) | E£ 28 | + 9% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元17 (E£ 46) | E£ 11 | + 309% | |
12 eggs, large | 元11 (E£ 30) | E£ 13 | + 124% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元5.00 (E£ 14) | E£ 5.42 | + 158% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元50 (E£ 140) | E£ 13 | + 951% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元11 (E£ 30) | E£ 18 | + 63% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元5.00 (E£ 14) | E£ 6 | + 124% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元5.33 (E£ 15) | E£ 25 | - 40% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元80 (E£ 224) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元4.75 (E£ 13) | E£ 8 | + 76% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元9 (E£ 25) | E£ 3.73 | + 576% | |
Housing | + 28% | |||
Housing in Guiyang (China) is 28% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元2,950 (E£ 8,268) | E£ 4,000 | + 107% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元2,078 (E£ 5,825) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元232 (E£ 649) | E£ 350 | + 85% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元1,200 (E£ 3,364) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元900 (E£ 2,523) | E£ 1,500 | + 68% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 元120 (E£ 336) | E£ 1,000 | - 66% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元107 (E£ 299) | E£ 168 | + 78% | |
40” flat screen TV | 元4,000 (E£ 11,212) | E£ 3,000 | + 274% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元1,200 (E£ 3,364) | E£ 1,200 | + 180% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元20 (E£ 56) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元32 (E£ 90) | E£ 38 | + 139% | |
Clothes | + 157% | |||
Clothes in Guiyang (China) is 157% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元1,100 (E£ 3,083) | E£ 400 | + 671% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元327 (E£ 916) | E£ 533 | + 72% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元635 (E£ 1,779) | E£ 857 | + 108% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元1,000 (E£ 2,803) | E£ 800 | + 250% | |
Transportation | + 24% | |||
Transportation in Guiyang (China) is 24% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元30,000 (E£ 84,089) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元8 (E£ 22) | E£ 3.67 | + 512% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 元120 (E£ 336) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 元26 (E£ 73) | E£ 52 | + 39% | |
Personal Care | + 27% | |||
Personal Care in Guiyang (China) is 27% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | E£ 27 | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 元10 (E£ 28) | E£ 50 | - 44% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | E£ 100 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | E£ 50 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元25 (E£ 70) | E£ 34 | + 104% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元39 (E£ 109) | E£ 25 | + 335% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 元7 (E£ 19) | E£ 30 | - 37% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 元8 (E£ 22) | E£ 13 | + 75% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元32 (E£ 90) | E£ 50 | + 81% | |
Entertainment | + 58% | |||
Entertainment in Guiyang (China) is 58% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元129 (E£ 361) | E£ 160 | + 125% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 元90 (E£ 252) | E£ 60 | + 320% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元180 (E£ 505) | E£ 120 | + 320% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元230 (E£ 646) | E£ 350 | + 84% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元40 (E£ 112) | E£ 25 | + 348% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元31 (E£ 86) | E£ 15 | + 474% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元23 (E£ 65) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元0.20 (E£ 0.56) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 元250 (E£ 701) | E£ 300 | + 134% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元22 (E£ 63) | E£ 40 | + 56% | |
TOTAL | + 47% |

These prices were last updated on April 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
2.803
EGP
/
CNY
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Cost of living in Guiyang (China) is 47% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 16,153
(元5,763)
in Guiyang
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
E£ 11,000
in Al Mansurah.
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