- Cost of Living
- China
- Egypt
- Kunming
- Al Mansurah
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kunming, China compared to Al Mansurah, Egypt
Currency:
| Food | + 67% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kunming (China) is 67% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元25 (E£ 71) | E£ 60 | + 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元32 (E£ 90) | E£ 42 | + 116% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元14 (E£ 39) | E£ 28 | + 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元10 (E£ 29) | E£ 11 | + 157% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元11 (E£ 31) | E£ 13 | + 133% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元5.98 (E£ 17) | E£ 5.42 | + 208% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元39 (E£ 109) | E£ 13 | + 715% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元10 (E£ 28) | E£ 18 | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元4.76 (E£ 13) | E£ 6 | + 112% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元4.18 (E£ 12) | E£ 25 | - 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元134 (E£ 374) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元7 (E£ 21) | E£ 8 | + 174% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元4.79 (E£ 13) | E£ 3.73 | + 258% | |
| Housing | + 25% | |||
| Housing in Kunming (China) is 25% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元2,995 (E£ 8,365) | E£ 4,000 | + 109% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元2,096 (E£ 5,854) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元239 (E£ 668) | E£ 350 | + 91% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元1,912 (E£ 5,342) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元1,480 (E£ 4,134) | E£ 1,500 | + 176% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 元207 (E£ 579) | E£ 1,000 | - 42% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元101 (E£ 282) | E£ 168 | + 67% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元2,774 (E£ 7,749) | E£ 3,000 | + 158% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元285 (E£ 795) | E£ 1,200 | - 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元27 (E£ 76) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元27 (E£ 75) | E£ 38 | + 100% | |
| Clothes | + 84% | |||
| Clothes in Kunming (China) is 84% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元636 (E£ 1,775) | E£ 400 | + 344% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元283 (E£ 790) | E£ 533 | + 48% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元478 (E£ 1,335) | E£ 857 | + 56% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元494 (E£ 1,381) | E£ 800 | + 73% | |
| Transportation | + 15% | |||
| Transportation in Kunming (China) is 15% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元100,000 (E£ 279,341) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元5.33 (E£ 15) | E£ 3.67 | + 306% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 元83 (E£ 233) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 元28 (E£ 79) | E£ 52 | + 51% | |
| Personal Care | + 55% | |||
| Personal Care in Kunming (China) is 55% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元24 (E£ 68) | E£ 27 | + 151% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 元31 (E£ 88) | E£ 50 | + 76% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | E£ 100 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 元25 (E£ 70) | E£ 50 | + 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元30 (E£ 83) | E£ 34 | + 142% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元30 (E£ 83) | E£ 25 | + 233% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元11 (E£ 29) | E£ 30 | - 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元11 (E£ 31) | E£ 13 | + 146% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元29 (E£ 80) | E£ 50 | + 59% | |
| Entertainment | + 48% | |||
| Entertainment in Kunming (China) is 48% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元94 (E£ 262) | E£ 160 | + 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元124 (E£ 345) | E£ 60 | + 475% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元448 (E£ 1,251) | E£ 120 | + 942% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元279 (E£ 780) | E£ 350 | + 123% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元29 (E£ 82) | E£ 25 | + 226% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元23 (E£ 65) | E£ 15 | + 336% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元16 (E£ 45) | - | - | |
| 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145 (E£ 404) | E£ 300 | + 35% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元16 (E£ 45) | E£ 40 | + 12% | |
| TOTAL | + 37% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 81 prices entered by 10 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
2.793
EGP
/
CNY
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Cost of living in Kunming (China) is 37% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 17,837
(元6,385)
in Kunming
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
E£ 13,000
in Al Mansurah.
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