Cost of living in Cairo, Egypt vs Qingdao, China
Currency:
| Food | - 26% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cairo (Egypt) is 26% cheaper than in Qingdao (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | E£ 89 (37元) | 51元 | - 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | E£ 81 (34元) | 33元 | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | E£ 45 (19元) | 15元 | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | E£ 17 (7元) | 14元 | - 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | E£ 19 (8元) | 12元 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | E£ 6 (2.68元) | 10元 | - 73% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | E£ 36 (15元) | 61元 | - 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | E£ 25 (10元) | 13元 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | E£ 8 (3.25元) | 8元 | - 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | E£ 30 (13元) | 4.99元 | + 154% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | E£ 173 (72元) | 99元 | - 27% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | E£ 15 (6元) | 8元 | - 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | E£ 7 (2.81元) | 10元 | - 73% | |
| Housing | - 35% | |||
| Housing in Cairo (Egypt) is 35% cheaper than in Qingdao (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | E£ 9,915 (4,122元) | 5,614元 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | E£ 4,223 (1,756元) | 2,486元 | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | E£ 771 (321元) | 357元 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | E£ 4,679 (1,946元) | 2,983元 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | E£ 3,030 (1,260元) | 2,637元 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | E£ 538 (224元) | 321元 | - 30% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | E£ 125 (52元) | 133元 | - 61% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | E£ 4,572 (1,901元) | 2,933元 | - 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | E£ 2,055 (854元) | 540元 | + 58% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | E£ 89 (37元) | 54元 | - 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | E£ 50 (21元) | 40元 | - 47% | |
| Clothes | + 36% | |||
| Clothes in Cairo (Egypt) is 36% more expensive than in Qingdao (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | E£ 1,035 (430元) | 419元 | + 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | E£ 854 (355元) | 251元 | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | E£ 2,364 (983元) | 475元 | + 107% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | E£ 1,493 (621元) | 531元 | + 17% | |
| Transportation | - 2% | |||
| Transportation in Cairo (Egypt) is about the same as in Qingdao (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | E£ 395,503 (164,442元) | 168,800元 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | E£ 8 (3.31元) | 7元 | - 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | E£ 270 (112元) | 65元 | + 73% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | E£ 50 (21元) | 26元 | - 19% | |
| Personal Care | - 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Cairo (Egypt) is 26% cheaper than in Qingdao (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | E£ 45 (19元) | 27元 | - 31% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | E£ 66 (27元) | 35元 | - 22% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | E£ 294 (122元) | 88元 | + 39% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | E£ 82 (34元) | 31元 | + 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | E£ 45 (19元) | 39元 | - 52% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | E£ 42 (17元) | 35元 | - 51% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | E£ 25 (10元) | 8元 | + 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | E£ 26 (11元) | 11元 | - 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | E£ 97 (40元) | 35元 | + 15% | |
| Entertainment | - 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Cairo (Egypt) is 8% cheaper than in Qingdao (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | E£ 458 (190元) | 116元 | + 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | E£ 180 (75元) | 95元 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | E£ 1,084 (451元) | 562元 | - 20% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | E£ 527 (219元) | 420元 | - 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | E£ 114 (48元) | 46元 | + 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | E£ 38 (16元) | 29元 | - 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | E£ 45 (19元) | 19元 | - 0% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | E£ 9,792 (4,071元) | 3,195元 | + 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | E£ 1.71 (0.71元) | 0.57元 | + 24% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | E£ 541 (225元) | 352元 | - 36% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | E£ 42 (18元) | 20元 | - 10% | |
| TOTAL | - 16% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 491 prices entered by 56 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 17, 2021.
Exchange rate:
0.41578
CNY
/
EGP
Do you live in Qingdao? We need your help!
Recent Comparisons
- Cost of living in New York City is 373% more expensive than in Tashkent
- Cost of living in Montevideo is 71% more expensive than in Buenos Aires
- Cost of living in Buenos Aires is 41% cheaper than in Santiago
- Cost of living in London is 17% more expensive than in Paris
- Cost of living in Valencia is 87% cheaper than in London
- Cost of living in Barcelona is about the same as in Madrid
- Cost of living in London is about the same as in New York City
- Cost of living in Cape Town is 57% cheaper than in London
- Cost of living in London is 179% more expensive than in Moscow
- Cost of living in Mexico City is 21% more expensive than in Bogotá
Compare other countries
Cost of Living and Prices in Similar Cities
- Cost of Living, Prices in Moscow (Russia)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Almaty (Kazakhstan)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Daejeon (South Korea)
- Cost of Living, Prices in London (United Kingdom)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Istanbul (Turkey)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Ankara (Turkey)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Hangzhou (China)
Cost of living in Cairo (Egypt) is 16% cheaper than in Qingdao (China)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require 17,000元 in Qingdao you would need to make just about 14,289元 (E£ 34,366) in Cairo.
Prices recently added
- Internet connection 300 mbps, 1 month in Santiago costs CH$25,000 (4 minutes ago)
- Monthly rent - 85 m2 furnished accommodation in expensive area in Portoviejo costs $400 (about 2 hours ago)
- Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district in Havana costs 12 CUC (about 3 hours ago)
- Utilities (studio), monthly for 1 person in 480 sqft in San Diego, California costs $151 (about 3 hours ago)
- Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district in Holguín costs 25 CUC (about 3 hours ago)
- 1 liter of gasoline in São Luís costs R$ 5.00 (about 3 hours ago)