- Cost of Living
- Egypt
- Mexico
- Hurghada
- Zapopan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Hurghada, Egypt compared to Zapopan, Mexico
Currency:
| Food | - 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hurghada (Egypt) is 30% cheaper than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | E£ 60 (Mex$ 61) | Mex$ 145 | - 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | E£ 55 (Mex$ 56) | Mex$ 81 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | E£ 50 (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 49 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | E£ 10 (Mex$ 10) | Mex$ 17 | - 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | E£ 16 (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 30 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | E£ 14 (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 13 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | E£ 90 (Mex$ 91) | Mex$ 48 | + 90% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | E£ 43 (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 37 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | E£ 23 (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 23 | + 2% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | E£ 11 (Mex$ 11) | Mex$ 12 | - 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | E£ 41 (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 188 | - 78% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | E£ 15 (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 19 | - 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | E£ 14 (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 21 | - 30% | |
| Housing | - 62% | |||
| Housing in Hurghada (Egypt) is 62% cheaper than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | E£ 2,724 (Mex$ 2,783) | Mex$ 13,284 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | E£ 1,433 (Mex$ 1,464) | Mex$ 6,610 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | E£ 100 (Mex$ 102) | Mex$ 808 | - 87% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | E£ 1,198 (Mex$ 1,224) | Mex$ 7,533 | - 84% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | E£ 900 (Mex$ 919) | Mex$ 4,353 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | E£ 240 (Mex$ 245) | Mex$ 438 | - 44% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | E£ 502 (Mex$ 513) | Mex$ 480 | + 7% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | E£ 2,287 (Mex$ 2,337) | Mex$ 9,373 | - 75% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | E£ 700 (Mex$ 715) | Mex$ 2,051 | - 65% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | Mex$ 30 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | E£ 34 (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 99 | - 65% | |
| Clothes | - 31% | |||
| Clothes in Hurghada (Egypt) is 31% cheaper than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | Mex$ 917 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | E£ 130 (Mex$ 133) | Mex$ 534 | - 75% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | Mex$ 1,415 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | Mex$ 1,074 | - | |
| Transportation | - 60% | |||
| Transportation in Hurghada (Egypt) is 60% cheaper than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | E£ 149,834 (Mex$ 153,052) | Mex$ 283,739 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | E£ 3.36 (Mex$ 3.43) | Mex$ 13 | - 74% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | E£ 87 (Mex$ 88) | Mex$ 422 | - 79% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 47% | |||
| Personal Care in Hurghada (Egypt) is 47% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | E£ 100 (Mex$ 102) | Mex$ 89 | + 15% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | E£ 455 (Mex$ 465) | Mex$ 233 | + 99% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | E£ 564 (Mex$ 576) | Mex$ 436 | + 32% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | Mex$ 62 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | E£ 24 (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 36 | - 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | E£ 29 (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 54 | - 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | E£ 65 (Mex$ 66) | Mex$ 23 | + 190% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | E£ 28 (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 22 | + 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | E£ 38 (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 79 | - 50% | |
| Entertainment | - 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Hurghada (Egypt) is 37% cheaper than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | E£ 53 (Mex$ 54) | Mex$ 251 | - 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | E£ 50 (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 120 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | E£ 267 (Mex$ 273) | Mex$ 967 | - 72% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | E£ 197 (Mex$ 201) | Mex$ 774 | - 74% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | E£ 317 (Mex$ 324) | Mex$ 70 | + 363% | |
| 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$ 29 | - 21% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | E£ 323 (Mex$ 330) | Mex$ 2,904 | - 89% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Mex$ 3.00 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | E£ 419 (Mex$ 428) | Mex$ 729 | - 41% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | E£ 119 (Mex$ 121) | Mex$ 43 | + 184% | |
| TOTAL | - 41% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 105 prices entered by 12 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 18, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Hurghada (Egypt) is 41% cheaper than in Zapopan (Mexico)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
Mex$ 81,250
in Zapopan
you would need to make just about Mex$ 47,636
(E£ 46,635)
in Hurghada.
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