- Cost of Living
- Egypt
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Egypt compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Egypt is 37% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | E£ 142 (54元) | 53元 | + 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | E£ 69 (27元) | 34元 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | E£ 39 (15元) | 15元 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | E£ 14 (5.54元) | 15元 | - 64% | |
| 12 eggs, large | E£ 21 (8元) | 16元 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | E£ 10 (3.90元) | 8元 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | E£ 32 (12元) | 61元 | - 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | E£ 25 (10元) | 13元 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | E£ 7 (2.58元) | 7元 | - 61% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | E£ 22 (8元) | 5.78元 | + 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | E£ 146 (56元) | 111元 | - 50% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | E£ 12 (4.79元) | 8元 | - 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | E£ 5.74 (2.21元) | 12元 | - 82% | |
| Housing | - 49% | |||
| Housing in Egypt is 49% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | E£ 8,190 (3,152元) | 9,733元 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | E£ 5,267 (2,027元) | 4,487元 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | E£ 908 (349元) | 446元 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | E£ 6,098 (2,347元) | 5,612元 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | E£ 3,794 (1,460元) | 3,578元 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | E£ 610 (235元) | 325元 | - 28% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | E£ 235 (90元) | 85元 | + 6% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | E£ 6,021 (2,317元) | 2,229元 | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | E£ 3,030 (1,166元) | 670元 | + 74% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | E£ 102 (39元) | 39元 | - 0% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | E£ 91 (35元) | 38元 | - 9% | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in Egypt is 8% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | E£ 874 (336元) | 558元 | - 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | E£ 761 (293元) | 270元 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | E£ 1,831 (705元) | 612元 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | E£ 1,123 (432元) | 685元 | - 37% | |
| Transportation | - 3% | |||
| Transportation in Egypt is 3% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | E£ 444,807 (171,174元) | 143,984元 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | E£ 5.87 (2.26元) | 7元 | - 69% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | E£ 435 (167元) | 153元 | + 10% | |
| Personal Care | - 48% | |||
| Personal Care in Egypt is 48% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | E£ 37 (14元) | 27元 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | E£ 74 (28元) | 34元 | - 16% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | E£ 359 (138元) | 456元 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | E£ 60 (23元) | 28元 | - 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | E£ 50 (19元) | 37元 | - 49% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | E£ 52 (20元) | 37元 | - 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | E£ 26 (10元) | 10元 | + 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | E£ 20 (8元) | 14元 | - 43% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | E£ 70 (27元) | 60元 | - 55% | |
| Entertainment | - 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Egypt is 13% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | E£ 320 (123元) | 155元 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | E£ 133 (51元) | 87元 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | E£ 728 (280元) | 749元 | - 63% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | E£ 524 (202元) | 368元 | - 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | E£ 95 (36元) | 60元 | - 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | E£ 42 (16元) | 34元 | - 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | E£ 41 (16元) | 34元 | - 53% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | E£ 9,559 (3,679元) | 3,274元 | + 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | E£ 4.68 (1.80元) | 1.00元 | + 80% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | E£ 820 (316元) | 300元 | + 5% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | E£ 37 (14元) | 20元 | - 30% | |
| TOTAL | - 29% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 10, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 7,072 prices entered by 842 different people.
Cost of living in Egypt is 29% cheaper than in China
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