- Cost of Living
- Egypt
- Mexico
- Hurghada
- Zapopan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Hurghada, Egypt compared to Zapopan, Mexico
Currency:
| Food | - 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hurghada (Egypt) is 28% cheaper than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | E£ 60 (Mex$ 64) | Mex$ 134 | - 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | E£ 55 (Mex$ 59) | Mex$ 91 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | E£ 40 (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 52 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | E£ 12 (Mex$ 13) | Mex$ 17 | - 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | E£ 17 (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 31 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | E£ 23 (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 15 | + 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | E£ 59 (Mex$ 63) | Mex$ 58 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | E£ 31 (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 38 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | E£ 13 (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 20 | - 32% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | E£ 12 (Mex$ 13) | Mex$ 15 | - 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | E£ 65 (Mex$ 70) | Mex$ 177 | - 61% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | E£ 16 (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 22 | - 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | E£ 16 (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 19 | - 13% | |
| Housing | + 3% | |||
| Housing in Hurghada (Egypt) is 3% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | - | Mex$ 15,772 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | Mex$ 8,555 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | E£ 1,334 (Mex$ 1,428) | Mex$ 1,000 | + 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | Mex$ 9,884 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | Mex$ 4,215 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | E£ 727 (Mex$ 778) | Mex$ 620 | + 25% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | E£ 331 (Mex$ 354) | Mex$ 432 | - 18% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | E£ 3,535 (Mex$ 3,785) | Mex$ 8,435 | - 55% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | E£ 1,567 (Mex$ 1,677) | Mex$ 1,783 | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | E£ 45 (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 36 | + 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | E£ 150 (Mex$ 161) | Mex$ 63 | + 155% | |
| Clothes | - 37% | |||
| Clothes in Hurghada (Egypt) is 37% cheaper than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | E£ 350 (Mex$ 375) | Mex$ 787 | - 52% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | E£ 314 (Mex$ 336) | Mex$ 523 | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | E£ 1,200 (Mex$ 1,285) | Mex$ 1,434 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | E£ 250 (Mex$ 268) | Mex$ 934 | - 71% | |
| Transportation | + 137% | |||
| Transportation in Hurghada (Egypt) is 137% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | E£ 288,000 (Mex$ 308,298) | Mex$ 277,105 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | E£ 3.96 (Mex$ 4.23) | Mex$ 17 | - 75% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | E£ 2,082 (Mex$ 2,229) | Mex$ 543 | + 311% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | E£ 147 (Mex$ 157) | Mex$ 103 | + 52% | |
| Personal Care | + 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Hurghada (Egypt) is 18% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | E£ 59 (Mex$ 63) | Mex$ 65 | - 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | E£ 268 (Mex$ 286) | Mex$ 225 | + 27% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | E£ 564 (Mex$ 604) | Mex$ 378 | + 60% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | E£ 35 (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 66 | - 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | E£ 26 (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 39 | - 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | E£ 29 (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 50 | - 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | E£ 39 (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 23 | + 78% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | E£ 23 (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 25 | + 0% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | E£ 65 (Mex$ 70) | Mex$ 101 | - 31% | |
| Entertainment | - 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Hurghada (Egypt) is 3% cheaper than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | E£ 190 (Mex$ 203) | Mex$ 277 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | E£ 73 (Mex$ 78) | Mex$ 131 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | E£ 367 (Mex$ 393) | Mex$ 734 | - 46% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | E£ 283 (Mex$ 303) | Mex$ 722 | - 58% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | E£ 285 (Mex$ 305) | Mex$ 77 | + 295% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | E£ 19 (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 47 | - 58% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | E£ 22 (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 31 | - 23% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | Mex$ 11,035 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | E£ 5.00 (Mex$ 5.35) | Mex$ 3.25 | + 65% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | E£ 378 (Mex$ 405) | Mex$ 647 | - 37% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | E£ 129 (Mex$ 138) | Mex$ 47 | + 196% | |
| TOTAL | + 24% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 494 prices entered by 35 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 26, 2018.
Exchange rate:
1.070
MXN
/
EGP
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Cost of living in Hurghada (Egypt) is 24% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 61,801
(E£ 57,732)
in Hurghada
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Mex$ 50,000
in Zapopan.
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