- Cost of Living
- China
- Egypt
- Jiaxing
- Alexandria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Jiaxing, China compared to Alexandria, Egypt
Currency:
| Food | + 104% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jiaxing (China) is 104% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元48 (E£ 127) | E£ 66 | + 94% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元32 (E£ 85) | E£ 55 | + 53% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | E£ 32 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元15 (E£ 40) | E£ 12 | + 232% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元4.00 (E£ 11) | E£ 16 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | E£ 6 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | E£ 27 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元9 (E£ 24) | E£ 15 | + 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元5.00 (E£ 13) | E£ 5.21 | + 157% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元12 (E£ 32) | E£ 13 | + 155% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元200 (E£ 536) | E£ 88 | + 506% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | - | E£ 9 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元16 (E£ 43) | E£ 2.28 | + 1784% | |
| Housing | + 71% | |||
| Housing in Jiaxing (China) is 71% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元3,633 (E£ 9,740) | E£ 4,826 | + 102% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元3,000 (E£ 8,043) | E£ 2,486 | + 224% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元400 (E£ 1,072) | E£ 245 | + 337% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元1,300 (E£ 3,485) | E£ 2,488 | + 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元1,000 (E£ 2,681) | E£ 1,489 | + 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 元200 (E£ 536) | E£ 238 | + 125% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元68 (E£ 181) | E£ 397 | - 54% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元4,000 (E£ 10,724) | E£ 6,060 | + 77% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元2,000 (E£ 5,362) | E£ 1,489 | + 260% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | E£ 55 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元25 (E£ 67) | E£ 17 | + 298% | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Jiaxing (China) is 5% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | E£ 644 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | E£ 604 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | E£ 1,360 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元500 (E£ 1,340) | E£ 581 | + 131% | |
| Transportation | + 31% | |||
| Transportation in Jiaxing (China) is 31% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元120,000 (E£ 321,709) | E£ 348,808 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元8 (E£ 20) | E£ 3.19 | + 541% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 元50 (E£ 134) | E£ 123 | + 9% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | E£ 21 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Jiaxing (China) is 20% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元50 (E£ 134) | E£ 24 | + 453% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | E£ 90 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 元60 (E£ 161) | E£ 98 | + 64% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | E£ 30 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | E£ 19 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | E£ 23 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | E£ 13 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | E£ 12 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元18 (E£ 47) | E£ 28 | + 69% | |
| Entertainment | + 61% | |||
| Entertainment in Jiaxing (China) is 61% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元95 (E£ 255) | E£ 119 | + 115% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元150 (E£ 402) | E£ 73 | + 449% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | E£ 323 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元300 (E£ 804) | E£ 214 | + 276% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | E£ 52 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元35 (E£ 94) | E£ 24 | + 293% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元25 (E£ 67) | E£ 19 | + 244% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | E£ 12,523 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | E£ 0.24 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 元250 (E£ 670) | E£ 379 | + 77% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | E£ 26 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 57% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 375 prices entered by 30 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 19, 2017.
Exchange rate:
2.681
EGP
/
CNY
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Cost of living in Jiaxing (China) is 57% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 23,587
(元8,798)
in Jiaxing
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
E£ 15,000
in Alexandria.
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