- Cost of Living
- Egypt
- Mexico
- Hurghada
- Zapopan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Hurghada, Egypt compared to Zapopan, Mexico
Currency:
| Food | - 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hurghada (Egypt) is 40% cheaper than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | E£ 60 (Mex$ 61) | Mex$ 150 | - 60% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | E£ 55 (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 86 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | E£ 40 (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 48 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | E£ 10 (Mex$ 10) | Mex$ 18 | - 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | E£ 12 (Mex$ 12) | Mex$ 30 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | E£ 10 (Mex$ 10) | Mex$ 15 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | E£ 70 (Mex$ 71) | Mex$ 50 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | E£ 32 (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 36 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | E£ 16 (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 22 | - 25% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | E£ 14 (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 14 | - 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | E£ 56 (Mex$ 57) | Mex$ 168 | - 66% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | E£ 15 (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 21 | - 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | E£ 10 (Mex$ 10) | Mex$ 19 | - 46% | |
| Housing | - 66% | |||
| Housing in Hurghada (Egypt) is 66% cheaper than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | E£ 2,500 (Mex$ 2,523) | Mex$ 13,217 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | E£ 1,375 (Mex$ 1,387) | Mex$ 7,000 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | E£ 133 (Mex$ 135) | Mex$ 1,067 | - 87% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | E£ 1,367 (Mex$ 1,379) | Mex$ 6,997 | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | E£ 900 (Mex$ 908) | Mex$ 4,749 | - 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | E£ 189 (Mex$ 190) | Mex$ 538 | - 65% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | E£ 391 (Mex$ 395) | Mex$ 464 | - 15% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | E£ 2,964 (Mex$ 2,991) | Mex$ 9,337 | - 68% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | E£ 1,350 (Mex$ 1,362) | Mex$ 1,682 | - 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | E£ 70 (Mex$ 71) | Mex$ 47 | + 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | E£ 32 (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 65 | - 50% | |
| Clothes | - 31% | |||
| Clothes in Hurghada (Egypt) is 31% cheaper than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | Mex$ 807 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | E£ 130 (Mex$ 131) | Mex$ 543 | - 76% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | Mex$ 1,417 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | Mex$ 917 | - | |
| Transportation | + 38% | |||
| Transportation in Hurghada (Egypt) is 38% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | E£ 233,000 (Mex$ 235,115) | Mex$ 280,573 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | E£ 2.40 (Mex$ 2.42) | Mex$ 14 | - 83% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | E£ 1,046 (Mex$ 1,055) | Mex$ 453 | + 133% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | Mex$ 124 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Hurghada (Egypt) is 37% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | E£ 100 (Mex$ 101) | Mex$ 73 | + 38% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | E£ 455 (Mex$ 459) | Mex$ 269 | + 71% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | E£ 564 (Mex$ 569) | Mex$ 420 | + 36% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | Mex$ 74 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | E£ 24 (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 41 | - 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | E£ 29 (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 61 | - 53% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | E£ 65 (Mex$ 66) | Mex$ 23 | + 185% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | E£ 28 (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 25 | + 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | E£ 38 (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 102 | - 62% | |
| Entertainment | - 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Hurghada (Egypt) is 24% cheaper than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | E£ 53 (Mex$ 53) | Mex$ 282 | - 81% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | E£ 50 (Mex$ 50) | Mex$ 126 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | E£ 267 (Mex$ 270) | Mex$ 767 | - 65% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | E£ 197 (Mex$ 199) | Mex$ 783 | - 75% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | E£ 317 (Mex$ 320) | Mex$ 76 | + 321% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | E£ 12 (Mex$ 12) | Mex$ 53 | - 77% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | E£ 22 (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 32 | - 30% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | Mex$ 11,035 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Mex$ 3.10 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | E£ 419 (Mex$ 423) | Mex$ 667 | - 37% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | E£ 119 (Mex$ 120) | Mex$ 46 | + 163% | |
| TOTAL | - 20% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 305 prices entered by 25 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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/
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Cost of living in Hurghada (Egypt) is 20% cheaper than in Zapopan (Mexico)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
Mex$ 41,000
in Zapopan
you would need to make just about Mex$ 32,831
(E£ 32,536)
in Hurghada.
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