Cost of living in Cairo, Egypt vs Qingdao, China
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| Food | - 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cairo (Egypt) is 14% cheaper than in Qingdao (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | E£ 147 (66元) | 52元 | + 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | E£ 73 (33元) | 32元 | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | E£ 46 (21元) | 14元 | + 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | E£ 16 (7元) | 15元 | - 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | E£ 21 (10元) | 14元 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | E£ 8 (3.81元) | 10元 | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | E£ 48 (22元) | 61元 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | E£ 25 (11元) | 12元 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | E£ 8 (3.71元) | 8元 | - 56% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | E£ 27 (12元) | 5.12元 | + 139% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | E£ 185 (83元) | 95元 | - 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | E£ 14 (6元) | 8元 | - 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | E£ 7 (3.16元) | 10元 | - 68% | |
| Housing | - 19% | |||
| Housing in Cairo (Egypt) is 19% cheaper than in Qingdao (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | E£ 9,418 (4,237元) | 5,394元 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | E£ 5,300 (2,384元) | 2,618元 | - 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | E£ 890 (400元) | 366元 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | E£ 5,719 (2,573元) | 2,983元 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | E£ 3,412 (1,535元) | 2,637元 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | E£ 974 (438元) | 321元 | + 36% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | E£ 190 (85元) | 133元 | - 36% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | E£ 4,780 (2,151元) | 4,267元 | - 50% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | E£ 2,021 (909元) | 425元 | + 114% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | E£ 98 (44元) | 60元 | - 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | E£ 46 (21元) | 40元 | - 48% | |
| Clothes | + 40% | |||
| Clothes in Cairo (Egypt) is 40% more expensive than in Qingdao (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | E£ 1,067 (480元) | 450元 | + 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | E£ 874 (393元) | 275元 | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | E£ 2,390 (1,075元) | 500元 | + 115% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | E£ 1,597 (718元) | 547元 | + 31% | |
| Transportation | + 18% | |||
| Transportation in Cairo (Egypt) is 18% more expensive than in Qingdao (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | E£ 433,516 (195,047元) | 168,800元 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | E£ 8 (3.61元) | 7元 | - 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | E£ 309 (139元) | 65元 | + 114% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | E£ 62 (28元) | 24元 | + 16% | |
| Personal Care | - 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Cairo (Egypt) is 23% cheaper than in Qingdao (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | E£ 45 (20元) | 27元 | - 26% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | E£ 71 (32元) | 35元 | - 9% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | E£ 267 (120元) | 88元 | + 37% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | E£ 51 (23元) | 34元 | - 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | E£ 46 (21元) | 39元 | - 47% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | E£ 45 (20元) | 37元 | - 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | E£ 29 (13元) | 9元 | + 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | E£ 23 (10元) | 12元 | - 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | E£ 69 (31元) | 35元 | - 11% | |
| Entertainment | + 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Cairo (Egypt) is about the same as in Qingdao (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | E£ 466 (210元) | 106元 | + 97% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | E£ 182 (82元) | 100元 | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | E£ 927 (417元) | 562元 | - 26% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | E£ 695 (313元) | 420元 | - 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | E£ 102 (46元) | 46元 | + 0% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | E£ 41 (18元) | 29元 | - 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | E£ 53 (24元) | 19元 | + 25% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | E£ 9,579 (4,310元) | 3,238元 | + 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | E£ 1.25 (0.56元) | 0.57元 | - 2% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | E£ 567 (255元) | 352元 | - 27% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | E£ 40 (18元) | 20元 | - 8% | |
| TOTAL | - 3% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,253 prices entered by 133 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 04, 2020.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require 17,000元 in Qingdao you would need to make just about 16,566元 (E£ 36,820) in Cairo.
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