- Cost of Living
- China
- Egypt
- Wuhan
- Al Mansurah
- Comparison
Cost of living in Wuhan, China compared to Al Mansurah, Egypt
Currency:
Food | + 81% | |||
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Food in Wuhan (China) is 81% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元24 (E£ 67) | E£ 60 | + 12% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元29 (E£ 80) | E£ 42 | + 93% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元12 (E£ 34) | E£ 28 | + 19% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元12 (E£ 34) | E£ 11 | + 196% | |
12 eggs, large | 元13 (E£ 37) | E£ 13 | + 181% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元8 (E£ 22) | E£ 5.42 | + 305% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元40 (E£ 113) | E£ 13 | + 745% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元13 (E£ 36) | E£ 18 | + 95% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元5.33 (E£ 15) | E£ 6 | + 138% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元4.28 (E£ 12) | E£ 25 | - 52% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元107 (E£ 299) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元7 (E£ 19) | E£ 8 | + 152% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元7 (E£ 19) | E£ 3.73 | + 410% | |
Housing | + 36% | |||
Housing in Wuhan (China) is 36% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元3,344 (E£ 9,365) | E£ 4,000 | + 134% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元2,125 (E£ 5,950) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元292 (E£ 816) | E£ 350 | + 133% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元2,586 (E£ 7,240) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元1,880 (E£ 5,264) | E£ 1,500 | + 251% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 元250 (E£ 700) | E£ 1,000 | - 30% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元105 (E£ 294) | E£ 168 | + 75% | |
40” flat screen TV | 元3,026 (E£ 8,474) | E£ 3,000 | + 182% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元1,034 (E£ 2,897) | E£ 1,200 | + 141% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元25 (E£ 69) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元27 (E£ 75) | E£ 38 | + 100% | |
Clothes | + 83% | |||
Clothes in Wuhan (China) is 83% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元394 (E£ 1,102) | E£ 400 | + 176% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元329 (E£ 920) | E£ 533 | + 72% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元492 (E£ 1,377) | E£ 857 | + 61% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元503 (E£ 1,408) | E£ 800 | + 76% | |
Transportation | + 20% | |||
Transportation in Wuhan (China) is 20% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元109,300 (E£ 306,052) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元7 (E£ 19) | E£ 3.67 | + 416% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 元112 (E£ 313) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 元26 (E£ 71) | E£ 52 | + 37% | |
Personal Care | + 62% | |||
Personal Care in Wuhan (China) is 62% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元21 (E£ 58) | E£ 27 | + 115% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 元25 (E£ 70) | E£ 50 | + 39% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | E£ 100 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 元12 (E£ 34) | E£ 50 | - 33% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元33 (E£ 92) | E£ 34 | + 167% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元41 (E£ 115) | E£ 25 | + 359% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 元12 (E£ 33) | E£ 30 | + 11% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 元9 (E£ 25) | E£ 13 | + 102% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元25 (E£ 71) | E£ 50 | + 42% | |
Entertainment | + 72% | |||
Entertainment in Wuhan (China) is 72% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元83 (E£ 233) | E£ 160 | + 46% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 元71 (E£ 199) | E£ 60 | + 231% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元579 (E£ 1,622) | E£ 120 | + 1252% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元158 (E£ 441) | E£ 350 | + 26% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元41 (E£ 115) | E£ 25 | + 359% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元32 (E£ 89) | E£ 15 | + 490% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元21 (E£ 58) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元0.24 (E£ 0.67) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 元496 (E£ 1,389) | E£ 300 | + 363% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元19 (E£ 52) | E£ 40 | + 31% | |
TOTAL | + 48% |

These prices were last updated on April 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
2.800
EGP
/
CNY
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Cost of living in Wuhan (China) is 48% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 17,774
(元6,348)
in Wuhan
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
E£ 12,000
in Al Mansurah.
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