- Cost of Living
- Egypt
- China
- Ismaïlia
- Zhuhai
- Comparison
Cost of living in Ismaïlia, Egypt vs Zhuhai, China
Currency:
| Food | - 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ismaïlia (Egypt) is 43% cheaper than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | E£ 35 (13元) | 40元 | - 67% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | E£ 40 (15元) | 26元 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | E£ 40 (15元) | 19元 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | E£ 13 (4.92元) | 13元 | - 63% | |
| 12 eggs, large | - | 16元 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | 12元 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | E£ 40 (15元) | 57元 | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | E£ 15 (5.68元) | 14元 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | E£ 5.00 (1.89元) | 8元 | - 75% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 5.14元 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 92元 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | E£ 11 (4.17元) | 8元 | - 49% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | E£ 5.00 (1.89元) | 8元 | - 76% | |
| Housing | - 21% | |||
| Housing in Ismaïlia (Egypt) is 21% cheaper than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | E£ 2,000 (757元) | 3,993元 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | E£ 1,500 (568元) | 2,500元 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | 533元 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | 2,800元 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | 1,450元 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | 800元 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | 136元 | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | 2,488元 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 500元 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 32元 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | E£ 19 (7元) | 24元 | - 70% | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Ismaïlia (Egypt) is in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | 442元 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | 195元 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | 566元 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 499元 | - | |
| Transportation | - 21% | |||
| Transportation in Ismaïlia (Egypt) is 21% cheaper than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 182,922元 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | 8元 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | E£ 60 (23元) | 110元 | - 79% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 32元 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Ismaïlia (Egypt) is 4% cheaper than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 150元 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | 80元 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | 10元 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | 41元 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 31元 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | 9元 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | E£ 3.00 (1.14元) | 12元 | - 91% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | 63元 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Ismaïlia (Egypt) is 37% cheaper than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | E£ 100 (38元) | 117元 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 94元 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 50元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | 445元 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 48元 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | 31元 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 16元 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 3.50元 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | E£ 150 (57元) | 790元 | - 93% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | E£ 37 (14元) | 12元 | + 11% | |
| TOTAL | - 28% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 40 prices entered by 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 18, 2019.
Exchange rate:
0.37872
CNY
/
EGP
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Cost of living in Ismaïlia (Egypt) is 28% cheaper than in Zhuhai (China)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
11,000元
in Zhuhai
you would need to make just about 7,942元
(E£ 20,970)
in Ismaïlia.
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