- Cost of Living
- China
- Egypt
- Jiaxing
- Alexandria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Jiaxing, China compared to Alexandria, Egypt
Currency:
| Food | + 80% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jiaxing (China) is 80% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元48 (E£ 133) | E£ 72 | + 85% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元32 (E£ 89) | E£ 72 | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | E£ 36 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元15 (E£ 42) | E£ 13 | + 212% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元4.00 (E£ 11) | E£ 20 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | E£ 14 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | E£ 29 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元9 (E£ 25) | E£ 21 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元5.00 (E£ 14) | E£ 5.98 | + 134% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元12 (E£ 34) | E£ 19 | + 73% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元200 (E£ 560) | E£ 92 | + 506% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | - | E£ 11 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元16 (E£ 45) | E£ 10 | + 334% | |
| Housing | + 24% | |||
| Housing in Jiaxing (China) is 24% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元3,211 (E£ 8,991) | E£ 5,401 | + 66% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元3,000 (E£ 8,400) | E£ 3,866 | + 117% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元400 (E£ 1,120) | E£ 898 | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元1,300 (E£ 3,640) | E£ 3,625 | + 0% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元1,000 (E£ 2,800) | E£ 2,335 | + 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 元200 (E£ 560) | E£ 736 | - 24% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元68 (E£ 189) | E£ 365 | - 48% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元4,000 (E£ 11,200) | E£ 6,508 | + 72% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元2,000 (E£ 5,600) | E£ 1,489 | + 276% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | E£ 67 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元25 (E£ 70) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Jiaxing (China) is 4% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | E£ 740 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | E£ 614 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | E£ 1,504 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元500 (E£ 1,400) | E£ 777 | + 80% | |
| Transportation | + 5% | |||
| Transportation in Jiaxing (China) is 5% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元120,000 (E£ 336,013) | E£ 453,039 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元8 (E£ 21) | E£ 3.88 | + 451% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 元50 (E£ 140) | E£ 182 | - 23% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | E£ 126 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Jiaxing (China) is 11% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元50 (E£ 140) | E£ 33 | + 328% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | E£ 80 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 元60 (E£ 168) | E£ 200 | - 16% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | E£ 40 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | E£ 21 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | E£ 26 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | E£ 20 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | E£ 15 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元18 (E£ 49) | E£ 48 | + 3% | |
| Entertainment | + 56% | |||
| Entertainment in Jiaxing (China) is 56% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元95 (E£ 266) | E£ 153 | + 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元150 (E£ 420) | E£ 96 | + 336% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | E£ 520 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元300 (E£ 840) | E£ 228 | + 269% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | E£ 52 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元35 (E£ 98) | E£ 24 | + 304% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元25 (E£ 70) | E£ 19 | + 259% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | E£ 11,487 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | E£ 0.23 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 元250 (E£ 700) | E£ 416 | + 68% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | E£ 28 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 35% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 284 prices entered by 25 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
2.800
EGP
/
CNY
Do you live in Alexandria? We need your help!
Recent Comparisons
- Cost of living in Tokyo is 97% more expensive than in Kuala Lumpur
- Cost of living in Melbourne is 13% cheaper than in Sydney
- Cost of living in Davao is 66% cheaper than in Honolulu
- Cost of living in Kuala Lumpur is 53% cheaper than in Singapore
- Cost of living in Vancouver is about the same as in Toronto
- Cost of living in New York is 149% more expensive than in Santo Domingo
- Cost of living in Toronto is 80% more expensive than in Santo Domingo
- Cost of living in New York is about the same as in London
- Cost of living in Osaka is 16% cheaper than in Tokyo
- Cost of living in LA is 20% cheaper than in New York
Compare other countries
Cost of Living and Prices in Similar Cities
- Cost of Living, Prices in Saint Petersburg (Russia)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Xiangfan (China)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Shaoxing (China)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Wuhu (China)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Jining (China)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Ankara (Turkey)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Berlin (Germany)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia)
Cost of living in Jiaxing (China) is 35% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 21,635
(元7,726)
in Jiaxing
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
E£ 16,000
in Alexandria.
Recent Prices Added
- Monthly rent - 900 sqft furnished accommodation in expensive area in Mumbai costs ₨45,743 (7 minutes ago)
- Nice dinner at an italian restaurant, dinner for two in Birmingham, Alabama costs $100 (25 minutes ago)
- Monthly rent - 85 m2 furnished accommodation in expensive area in Manila costs Php100,000 (about 1 hour ago)
- Monthly rent - 85 m2 furnished accommodation in expensive area in London costs £1,470 (about 1 hour ago)
- Public transport in Honolulu, Hawaii costs $70 (about 2 hours ago)
- Monthly rent - 900 sqft furnished accommodation in expensive area in Cleveland, Ohio costs $661 (about 2 hours ago)