- Cost of Living
- China
- Egypt
- Kunming
- Al Mansurah
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kunming, China compared to Al Mansurah, Egypt
Currency:
| Food | + 68% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kunming (China) is 68% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元27 (E£ 71) | E£ 60 | + 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元31 (E£ 82) | E£ 37 | + 121% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元14 (E£ 38) | E£ 25 | + 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元11 (E£ 28) | E£ 10 | + 196% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元11 (E£ 29) | E£ 13 | + 120% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元7 (E£ 18) | E£ 5.42 | + 224% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元39 (E£ 104) | E£ 12 | + 762% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元11 (E£ 29) | E£ 16 | + 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元4.76 (E£ 13) | E£ 6 | + 104% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元3.95 (E£ 11) | E£ 25 | - 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元134 (E£ 360) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元7 (E£ 20) | E£ 8 | + 163% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元4.79 (E£ 13) | E£ 3.73 | + 244% | |
| Housing | + 118% | |||
| Housing in Kunming (China) is 118% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元3,410 (E£ 9,156) | E£ 1,866 | + 391% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元2,172 (E£ 5,832) | E£ 2,000 | + 192% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元239 (E£ 643) | E£ 394 | + 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元1,898 (E£ 5,095) | E£ 2,000 | + 155% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元1,421 (E£ 3,816) | E£ 1,500 | + 154% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 元207 (E£ 557) | E£ 1,000 | - 44% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元102 (E£ 275) | E£ 176 | + 56% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元2,774 (E£ 7,448) | E£ 3,000 | + 148% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元285 (E£ 764) | E£ 1,200 | - 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元27 (E£ 73) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元27 (E£ 72) | E£ 25 | + 189% | |
| Clothes | + 188% | |||
| Clothes in Kunming (China) is 188% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元636 (E£ 1,706) | E£ 400 | + 327% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元283 (E£ 759) | E£ 226 | + 236% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元478 (E£ 1,283) | E£ 857 | + 50% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元494 (E£ 1,328) | E£ 800 | + 66% | |
| Transportation | + 24% | |||
| Transportation in Kunming (China) is 24% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元100,000 (E£ 268,499) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元8 (E£ 20) | E£ 3.00 | + 571% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 元83 (E£ 224) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 元28 (E£ 76) | E£ 52 | + 45% | |
| Personal Care | + 68% | |||
| Personal Care in Kunming (China) is 68% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元24 (E£ 65) | E£ 24 | + 171% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 元31 (E£ 85) | E£ 50 | + 69% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | E£ 100 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 元25 (E£ 67) | E£ 50 | + 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元30 (E£ 80) | E£ 19 | + 326% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元30 (E£ 80) | E£ 25 | + 220% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元11 (E£ 28) | E£ 30 | - 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元11 (E£ 30) | E£ 10 | + 195% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元29 (E£ 77) | E£ 50 | + 53% | |
| Entertainment | + 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Kunming (China) is 38% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元94 (E£ 252) | E£ 200 | + 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元124 (E£ 332) | E£ 60 | + 453% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元448 (E£ 1,202) | E£ 120 | + 902% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元279 (E£ 749) | E£ 400 | + 87% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元28 (E£ 74) | E£ 25 | + 197% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元23 (E£ 63) | E£ 15 | + 319% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元16 (E£ 43) | - | - | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元0.20 (E£ 0.54) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 元145 (E£ 388) | E£ 300 | + 29% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元17 (E£ 47) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 58% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 105 prices entered by 8 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2017.
Exchange rate:
2.685
EGP
/
CNY
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Cost of living in Kunming (China) is 58% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 8,695
(元3,238)
in Kunming
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
E£ 5,500
in Al Mansurah.
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