- Cost of Living
- China
- Egypt
- Tai'an
- Alexandria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Tai'an, China compared to Alexandria, Egypt
Currency:
| Food | + 90% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tai'an (China) is 90% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元25 (E£ 67) | E£ 61 | + 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元32 (E£ 85) | E£ 49 | + 74% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元8 (E£ 20) | E£ 32 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元13 (E£ 34) | E£ 12 | + 191% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元7 (E£ 18) | E£ 16 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元7 (E£ 18) | E£ 4.77 | + 274% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元35 (E£ 93) | E£ 28 | + 230% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元7 (E£ 19) | E£ 12 | + 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元7 (E£ 19) | E£ 4.31 | + 346% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元4.70 (E£ 12) | E£ 9 | + 40% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元73 (E£ 193) | E£ 89 | + 117% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元14 (E£ 38) | E£ 9 | + 317% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元7 (E£ 19) | E£ 2.71 | + 619% | |
| Housing | + 6% | |||
| Housing in Tai'an (China) is 6% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元1,461 (E£ 3,883) | E£ 4,287 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元1,200 (E£ 3,190) | E£ 2,487 | + 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元471 (E£ 1,252) | E£ 218 | + 475% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元1,500 (E£ 3,988) | E£ 2,526 | + 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元700 (E£ 1,861) | E£ 1,181 | + 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 元200 (E£ 532) | E£ 512 | + 4% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元51 (E£ 134) | E£ 443 | - 70% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元2,285 (E£ 6,075) | E£ 5,512 | + 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元657 (E£ 1,746) | E£ 1,699 | + 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元44 (E£ 116) | E£ 64 | + 82% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元25 (E£ 66) | E£ 19 | + 255% | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in Tai'an (China) is 12% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元316 (E£ 840) | E£ 645 | + 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元234 (E£ 621) | E£ 581 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元423 (E£ 1,124) | E£ 1,190 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元405 (E£ 1,078) | E£ 720 | + 50% | |
| Transportation | + 70% | |||
| Transportation in Tai'an (China) is 70% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元250,728 (E£ 666,523) | E£ 507,909 | + 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元7 (E£ 19) | E£ 2.81 | + 564% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 元85 (E£ 227) | E£ 109 | + 108% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 元17 (E£ 45) | E£ 21 | + 115% | |
| Personal Care | + 271% | |||
| Personal Care in Tai'an (China) is 271% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元33 (E£ 88) | E£ 24 | + 264% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 元12 (E£ 32) | E£ 76 | - 58% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 元400 (E£ 1,063) | E£ 112 | + 852% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 元21 (E£ 55) | E£ 30 | + 84% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元38 (E£ 100) | E£ 19 | + 427% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元26 (E£ 68) | E£ 23 | + 204% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元11 (E£ 30) | E£ 13 | + 141% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元13 (E£ 34) | E£ 12 | + 195% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元15 (E£ 40) | E£ 27 | + 50% | |
| Entertainment | + 145% | |||
| Entertainment in Tai'an (China) is 145% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元62 (E£ 164) | E£ 119 | + 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元43 (E£ 114) | E£ 73 | + 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元1,000 (E£ 2,658) | E£ 283 | + 840% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元400 (E£ 1,063) | E£ 233 | + 356% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元50 (E£ 133) | E£ 52 | + 155% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元32 (E£ 85) | E£ 24 | + 258% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元20 (E£ 53) | E£ 19 | + 172% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 元657 (E£ 1,746) | E£ 2,268 | - 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元0.32 (E£ 0.85) | E£ 0.23 | + 264% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 元486 (E£ 1,293) | E£ 379 | + 241% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元18 (E£ 47) | E£ 26 | + 82% | |
| TOTAL | + 75% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 357 prices entered by 32 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 16, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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/
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Cost of living in Tai'an (China) is 75% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 24,515
(元9,222)
in Tai'an
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
E£ 14,000
in Alexandria.
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