Cost of living in Egypt compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Egypt is 19% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | E£ 131 (59元) | 42元 | + 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | E£ 77 (35元) | 34元 | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | E£ 45 (20元) | 15元 | + 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | E£ 17 (8元) | 15元 | - 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | E£ 20 (9元) | 13元 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | E£ 8 (3.68元) | 8元 | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | E£ 50 (22元) | 53元 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | E£ 25 (11元) | 14元 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | E£ 8 (3.60元) | 5.82元 | - 38% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | E£ 26 (12元) | 5.36元 | + 120% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | E£ 178 (80元) | 103元 | - 22% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | E£ 14 (6元) | 8元 | - 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | E£ 8 (3.48元) | 15元 | - 76% | |
| Housing | - 44% | |||
| Housing in Egypt is 44% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | E£ 8,708 (3,943元) | 8,839元 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | E£ 4,750 (2,151元) | 4,621元 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | E£ 826 (374元) | 386元 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | E£ 5,439 (2,463元) | 5,293元 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | E£ 3,205 (1,452元) | 3,034元 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | E£ 627 (284元) | 280元 | + 1% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | E£ 181 (82元) | 87元 | - 6% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | E£ 4,807 (2,177元) | 2,283元 | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | E£ 1,921 (870元) | 525元 | + 66% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | E£ 88 (40元) | 38元 | + 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | E£ 44 (20元) | 50元 | - 60% | |
| Clothes | + 37% | |||
| Clothes in Egypt is 37% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | E£ 939 (425元) | 447元 | - 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | E£ 812 (368元) | 235元 | + 56% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | E£ 2,103 (952元) | 608元 | + 57% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | E£ 1,477 (669元) | 568元 | + 18% | |
| Transportation | + 2% | |||
| Transportation in Egypt is about the same as in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | E£ 418,013 (189,295元) | 129,883元 | + 46% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | E£ 8 (3.59元) | 7元 | - 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | E£ 291 (132元) | 151元 | - 13% | |
| Personal Care | - 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Egypt is 40% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | E£ 51 (23元) | 32元 | - 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | E£ 66 (30元) | 34元 | - 12% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | E£ 231 (104元) | 357元 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | E£ 102 (46元) | 40元 | + 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | E£ 54 (24元) | 50元 | - 51% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | E£ 42 (19元) | 33元 | - 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | E£ 23 (10元) | 8元 | + 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | E£ 21 (10元) | 11元 | - 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | E£ 74 (34元) | 74元 | - 55% | |
| Entertainment | - 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Egypt is 9% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | E£ 420 (190元) | 179元 | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | E£ 174 (79元) | 96元 | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | E£ 1,124 (509元) | 1,203元 | - 58% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | E£ 630 (285元) | 359元 | - 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | E£ 81 (37元) | 67元 | - 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | E£ 38 (17元) | 32元 | - 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | E£ 48 (22元) | 28元 | - 22% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | E£ 8,844 (4,005元) | 3,283元 | + 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | E£ 1.50 (0.68元) | 0.28元 | + 144% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | E£ 503 (228元) | 312元 | - 27% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | E£ 41 (19元) | 20元 | - 6% | |
| TOTAL | - 19% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 27, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 3,924 prices entered by 438 different people.
Cost of living in Egypt is 19% cheaper than in China
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