Cost of living in Egypt compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 38% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Egypt is 38% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Egypt | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | E£ 212 (30元) | 41元 | - 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | E£ 187 (27元) | 38元 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | E£ 112 (16元) | 15元 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | E£ 45 (6元) | 14元 | - 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | E£ 79 (11元) | 16元 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | E£ 17 (2.45元) | 10元 | - 77% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | E£ 99 (14元) | 50元 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | E£ 73 (11元) | 16元 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | E£ 21 (3.04元) | 6元 | - 53% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | E£ 62 (9元) | 7元 | + 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | E£ 352 (50元) | 89元 | - 43% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | E£ 37 (5.31元) | 8元 | - 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | E£ 26 (3.68元) | 13元 | - 71% | |
| Housing | - 64% | |||
| Housing in Egypt is 64% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Egypt | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | E£ 23,296 (3,337元) | 11,256元 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | E£ 14,637 (2,097元) | 5,248元 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | E£ 1,834 (263元) | 450元 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | E£ 11,380 (1,630元) | 6,564元 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | E£ 7,253 (1,039元) | 3,518元 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | E£ 1,053 (151元) | 296元 | - 49% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | E£ 412 (59元) | 100元 | - 41% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | E£ 12,218 (1,750元) | 1,460元 | + 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | E£ 7,045 (1,009元) | 553元 | + 83% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | E£ 252 (36元) | 43元 | - 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | E£ 127 (18元) | 50元 | - 63% | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in Egypt is 13% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Egypt | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | E£ 1,734 (248元) | 418元 | - 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | E£ 2,296 (329元) | 302元 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | E£ 4,292 (615元) | 553元 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | E£ 2,544 (364元) | 705元 | - 48% | |
| Transportation | - 27% | |||
| Transportation in Egypt is 27% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Egypt | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | E£ 1,794,140 (257,010元) | 137,169元 | + 87% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | E£ 16 (2.35元) | 8元 | - 69% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | E£ 553 (79元) | 228元 | - 65% | |
| Personal Care | - 63% | |||
| Personal Care in Egypt is 63% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Egypt | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | E£ 52 (7元) | 45元 | - 83% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | E£ 162 (23元) | 59元 | - 61% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | E£ 498 (71元) | 114元 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | E£ 92 (13元) | 67元 | - 80% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | E£ 126 (18元) | 57元 | - 68% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | E£ 102 (15元) | 25元 | - 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | E£ 42 (5.96元) | 6元 | - 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | E£ 42 (5.98元) | 15元 | - 61% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | E£ 144 (21元) | 64元 | - 68% | |
| Entertainment | - 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Egypt is 41% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Egypt | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | E£ 726 (104元) | 169元 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | E£ 319 (46元) | 100元 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | E£ 1,422 (204元) | 1,179元 | - 83% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | E£ 949 (136元) | 320元 | - 58% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | E£ 275 (39元) | 81元 | - 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | E£ 78 (11元) | 28元 | - 59% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | E£ 76 (11元) | 19元 | - 43% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | E£ 28,357 (4,062元) | 3,680元 | + 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | E£ 3.17 (0.45元) | 0.34元 | + 36% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | E£ 916 (131元) | 394元 | - 67% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | E£ 87 (12元) | 25元 | - 50% | |
| TOTAL | - 42% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 15, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,391 prices entered by 192 different people.
Cost of living in Egypt is 42% cheaper than in China
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