- Cost of Living
- Egypt
- Mexico
- Hurghada
- Zapopan
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Hurghada, Egypt and Zapopan, Mexico
Currency:
| Food | 45% | |||
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| Food in Hurghada (Egypt) is 45% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
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Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | E£ 60 (Mex$ 131) | Mex$ 179 | 27% |
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Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | E£ 55 (Mex$ 120) | Mex$ 91 | 32% |
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500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | E£ 50 (Mex$ 109) | Mex$ 37 | 193% |
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1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | E£ 10 (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 17 | 28% |
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12 eggs, large | E£ 16 (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 36 | 0% |
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1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | E£ 14 (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 13 | 146% |
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500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | E£ 90 (Mex$ 196) | Mex$ 50 | 291% |
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1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | E£ 43 (Mex$ 94) | Mex$ 31 | 199% |
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1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | E£ 23 (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 26 | 99% |
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0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | E£ 11 (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 12 | 86% |
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1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | E£ 41 (Mex$ 90) | Mex$ 180 | 50% |
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2 liters of Coca-Cola | E£ 15 (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 19 | 79% |
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Bread for 2 people for 1 day | E£ 14 (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 19 | 66% |
| Housing | 22% | |||
| Housing in Hurghada (Egypt) is 22% cheaper than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | E£ 2,800 (Mex$ 6,128) | Mex$ 9,857 | 38% |
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | E£ 1,433 (Mex$ 3,137) | Mex$ 7,000 | 55% |
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Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | E£ 100 (Mex$ 219) | Mex$ 1,117 | 80% |
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Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | E£ 1,198 (Mex$ 2,623) | Mex$ 7,533 | 65% |
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Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | E£ 900 (Mex$ 1,970) | Mex$ 4,353 | 55% |
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Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | E£ 240 (Mex$ 525) | Mex$ 438 | 20% |
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Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | E£ 502 (Mex$ 1,100) | Mex$ 627 | 75% |
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40” flat screen TV | E£ 2,287 (Mex$ 5,006) | Mex$ 10,600 | 53% |
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Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | E£ 700 (Mex$ 1,532) | Mex$ 1,750 | 12% |
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Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | Mex$ 23 | - |
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Hourly rate for cleaning help | E£ 34 (Mex$ 74) | Mex$ 125 | 40% |
| Clothes | 22% | |||
| Clothes in Hurghada (Egypt) is 22% cheaper than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | Mex$ 721 | - |
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1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | E£ 130 (Mex$ 285) | Mex$ 571 | 50% |
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1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | Mex$ 1,437 | - |
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1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | Mex$ 791 | - |
| Transportation | 32% | |||
| Transportation in Hurghada (Egypt) is 32% cheaper than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
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Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | E£ 175,051 (Mex$ 383,115) | Mex$ 256,667 | 49% |
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1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | E£ 1.84 (Mex$ 4.03) | Mex$ 15 | 73% |
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Monthly ticket public transport | E£ 87 (Mex$ 189) | Mex$ 536 | 65% |
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Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - |
| Personal Care | 232% | |||
| Personal Care in Hurghada (Egypt) is 232% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | E£ 100 (Mex$ 219) | Mex$ 101 | 116% |
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1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | E£ 455 (Mex$ 996) | Mex$ 323 | 209% |
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Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | E£ 564 (Mex$ 1,234) | Mex$ 144 | 757% |
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1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | Mex$ 58 | - |
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Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | E£ 24 (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 35 | 48% |
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Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | E£ 29 (Mex$ 63) | Mex$ 54 | 16% |
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4 rolls of toilet paper | E£ 65 (Mex$ 142) | Mex$ 24 | 505% |
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Tube of toothpaste | E£ 28 (Mex$ 61) | Mex$ 23 | 171% |
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Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | E£ 38 (Mex$ 84) | Mex$ 75 | 11% |
| Entertainment | 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Hurghada (Egypt) is 26% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
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Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | E£ 53 (Mex$ 116) | Mex$ 288 | 60% |
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2 tickets to the movies | E£ 50 (Mex$ 109) | Mex$ 114 | 4% |
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2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | E£ 267 (Mex$ 585) | Mex$ 1,175 | 50% |
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Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | E£ 220 (Mex$ 481) | Mex$ 700 | 31% |
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1 cocktail drink in downtown club | E£ 317 (Mex$ 694) | Mex$ 70 | 892% |
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Cappuccino in expat area of the city | E£ 12 (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 38 | 31% |
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1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | E£ 12 (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 32 | 17% |
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iPod nano 16GB | E£ 323 (Mex$ 707) | Mex$ 2,132 | 67% |
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1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Mex$ 3.37 | - |
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1 month of gym membership in business district | E£ 419 (Mex$ 918) | Mex$ 920 | 0% |
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1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | E£ 189 (Mex$ 414) | Mex$ 38 | 984% |
| TOTAL | 13% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 47 prices entered by 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 13, 2016.
Exchange rate:
2.189
MXN
/
EGP
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Cost of living in Hurghada (Egypt) is 13% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 21,106
(E£ 9,643)
in Hurghada
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Mex$ 18,750
in Zapopan.
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