- Cost of Living
- China
- Egypt
- Tai'an
- Alexandria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Tai'an, China compared to Alexandria, Egypt
Currency:
| Food | + 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tai'an (China) is 39% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元25 (E£ 71) | E£ 72 | - 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元32 (E£ 89) | E£ 72 | + 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元8 (E£ 21) | E£ 37 | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元13 (E£ 35) | E£ 14 | + 160% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元7 (E£ 19) | E£ 20 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元7 (E£ 19) | E£ 14 | + 33% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元35 (E£ 97) | E£ 29 | + 237% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元7 (E£ 20) | E£ 21 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元7 (E£ 20) | E£ 5.86 | + 243% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元4.70 (E£ 13) | E£ 19 | - 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元73 (E£ 202) | E£ 92 | + 118% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元14 (E£ 40) | E£ 11 | + 252% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元7 (E£ 20) | E£ 10 | + 97% | |
| Housing | - 16% | |||
| Housing in Tai'an (China) is 16% cheaper than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元1,461 (E£ 4,065) | E£ 5,401 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元1,200 (E£ 3,339) | E£ 3,866 | - 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元471 (E£ 1,311) | E£ 898 | + 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元1,500 (E£ 4,174) | E£ 3,625 | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元700 (E£ 1,948) | E£ 2,335 | - 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 元200 (E£ 557) | E£ 736 | - 24% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元51 (E£ 141) | E£ 365 | - 61% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元2,285 (E£ 6,360) | E£ 6,508 | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元657 (E£ 1,827) | E£ 1,877 | - 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元44 (E£ 121) | E£ 67 | + 80% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元25 (E£ 70) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in Tai'an (China) is 2% cheaper than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元316 (E£ 880) | E£ 740 | + 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元234 (E£ 650) | E£ 681 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元423 (E£ 1,177) | E£ 1,691 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元405 (E£ 1,128) | E£ 777 | + 45% | |
| Transportation | + 61% | |||
| Transportation in Tai'an (China) is 61% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元250,728 (E£ 697,699) | E£ 453,039 | + 54% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元7 (E£ 20) | E£ 3.88 | + 403% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 元85 (E£ 237) | E£ 182 | + 30% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 元19 (E£ 53) | E£ 126 | - 58% | |
| Personal Care | + 211% | |||
| Personal Care in Tai'an (China) is 211% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元33 (E£ 92) | E£ 33 | + 182% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 元12 (E£ 33) | E£ 72 | - 54% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 元400 (E£ 1,113) | E£ 200 | + 457% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 元21 (E£ 58) | E£ 40 | + 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元38 (E£ 104) | E£ 21 | + 397% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元26 (E£ 72) | E£ 26 | + 178% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元11 (E£ 32) | E£ 20 | + 60% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元13 (E£ 36) | E£ 15 | + 144% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元15 (E£ 42) | E£ 46 | - 9% | |
| Entertainment | + 117% | |||
| Entertainment in Tai'an (China) is 117% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元62 (E£ 171) | E£ 153 | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元43 (E£ 119) | E£ 99 | + 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元1,000 (E£ 2,783) | E£ 520 | + 435% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元400 (E£ 1,113) | E£ 249 | + 348% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元50 (E£ 139) | E£ 52 | + 167% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元32 (E£ 89) | E£ 25 | + 255% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元20 (E£ 55) | E£ 19 | + 185% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 元4,000 (E£ 11,131) | E£ 11,487 | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元0.32 (E£ 0.89) | E£ 0.23 | + 290% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 元486 (E£ 1,353) | E£ 416 | + 225% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元18 (E£ 50) | E£ 28 | + 78% | |
| TOTAL | + 47% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 296 prices entered by 25 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 26, 2018.
Exchange rate:
2.783
EGP
/
CNY
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Cost of living in Tai'an (China) is 47% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 23,560
(元8,466)
in Tai'an
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
E£ 16,000
in Alexandria.
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