- 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£ 149 (元57) | 元53 | + 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | E£ 69 (元26) | 元33 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | E£ 39 (元15) | 元15 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | E£ 14 (元5.40) | 元16 | - 66% | |
| 12 eggs, large | E£ 22 (元8) | 元16 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | E£ 10 (元3.85) | 元8 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | E£ 32 (元12) | 元62 | - 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | E£ 25 (元10) | 元14 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | E£ 6 (元2.46) | 元7 | - 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | E£ 21 (元8) | 元5.68 | + 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | E£ 162 (元62) | 元113 | - 45% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | E£ 12 (元4.70) | 元8 | - 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | E£ 5.94 (元2.27) | 元13 | - 82% | |
| Housing | - 52% | |||
| Housing in Egypt is 52% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | E£ 8,237 (元3,151) | 元9,961 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | E£ 4,751 (元1,818) | 元4,873 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | E£ 893 (元342) | 元445 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | E£ 5,885 (元2,251) | 元5,401 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | E£ 3,601 (元1,377) | 元3,467 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | E£ 594 (元227) | 元317 | - 28% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | E£ 252 (元96) | 元84 | + 15% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | E£ 6,202 (元2,373) | 元2,420 | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | E£ 3,087 (元1,181) | 元670 | + 76% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | E£ 91 (元35) | 元40 | - 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | E£ 88 (元34) | 元39 | - 13% | |
| Clothes | + 0% | |||
| Clothes in Egypt is 0% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | E£ 930 (元356) | 元528 | - 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | E£ 824 (元315) | 元270 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | E£ 1,911 (元731) | 元621 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | E£ 1,232 (元471) | 元680 | - 31% | |
| 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£ 460,034 (元175,994) | 元141,253 | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | E£ 5.61 (元2.14) | 元7 | - 70% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | E£ 397 (元152) | 元146 | + 4% | |
| 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 (元14) | 元26 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | E£ 79 (元30) | 元40 | - 24% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | E£ 253 (元97) | 元263 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | E£ 51 (元20) | 元30 | - 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | E£ 52 (元20) | 元38 | - 48% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | E£ 46 (元18) | 元39 | - 54% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | E£ 20 (元8) | 元9 | - 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | E£ 21 (元8) | 元13 | - 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | E£ 64 (元24) | 元60 | - 59% | |
| Entertainment | - 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Egypt is 16% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | E£ 322 (元123) | 元165 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | E£ 129 (元49) | 元93 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | E£ 681 (元261) | 元826 | - 68% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | E£ 501 (元192) | 元403 | - 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | E£ 91 (元35) | 元61 | - 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | E£ 39 (元15) | 元34 | - 57% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | E£ 56 (元21) | 元32 | - 34% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | E£ 10,910 (元4,174) | 元3,320 | + 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | E£ 4.61 (元1.77) | 元0.65 | + 171% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | E£ 776 (元297) | 元355 | - 16% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | E£ 35 (元13) | 元21 | - 35% | |
| TOTAL | - 29% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 7,460 prices entered by 910 different people.
Cost of living in Egypt is 29% cheaper than in China
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