- Cost of Living
- Egypt
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- Ismaïlia
- Zhuhai
- Comparison
Cost of living in Ismaïlia, Egypt compared to Zhuhai, China
Currency:
Food | - 21% | |||
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Food in Ismaïlia (Egypt) is 21% cheaper than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | E£ 35 (元13) | 元40 | - 69% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | - | 元26 | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | 元27 | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | 元13 | - | |
12 eggs, large | - | 元16 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | 元12 | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | 元57 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | 元14 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | 元8 | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 元5.17 | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 元95 | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | E£ 12 (元4.30) | 元9 | - 51% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | E£ 5.00 (元1.79) | 元5.00 | - 64% | |
Housing | - 23% | |||
Housing in Ismaïlia (Egypt) is 23% cheaper than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | E£ 2,000 (元716) | 元3,917 | - 82% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | E£ 1,500 (元537) | 元2,500 | - 79% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | 元533 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | 元2,800 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | 元1,450 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | 元800 | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | 元136 | - | |
40” flat screen TV | - | 元2,488 | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 元500 | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 元35 | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | E£ 19 (元7) | 元22 | - 69% | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Ismaïlia (Egypt) is in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | 元442 | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | 元195 | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | 元600 | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 元499 | - | |
Transportation | - 20% | |||
Transportation in Ismaïlia (Egypt) is 20% cheaper than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 元182,922 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | 元8 | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | E£ 60 (元21) | 元110 | - 80% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 元31 | - | |
Personal Care | - 3% | |||
Personal Care in Ismaïlia (Egypt) is 3% cheaper than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 元150 | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | 元80 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | 元10 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | 元33 | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 元33 | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | 元9 | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | E£ 3.00 (元1.07) | 元11 | - 90% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | 元40 | - | |
Entertainment | - 41% | |||
Entertainment in Ismaïlia (Egypt) is 41% cheaper than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | E£ 100 (元36) | 元124 | - 71% | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | 元96 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 元50 | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | 元543 | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 元46 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | 元31 | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 元13 | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 元3.50 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | E£ 150 (元54) | 元780 | - 93% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | E£ 35 (元13) | 元12 | + 0% | |
TOTAL | - 25% |

These prices were last updated on April 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ismaïlia (Egypt) is 25% cheaper than in Zhuhai (China)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
元12,000
in Zhuhai
you would need to make just about 元9,056
(E£ 25,297)
in Ismaïlia.
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