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Cost of living in Egypt compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 33% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Egypt is 33% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | E£ 139 (54元) | 48元 | + 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | E£ 69 (27元) | 34元 | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | E£ 39 (15元) | 14元 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | E£ 15 (5.67元) | 14元 | - 61% | |
| 12 eggs, large | E£ 21 (8元) | 15元 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | E£ 10 (3.72元) | 8元 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | E£ 31 (12元) | 61元 | - 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | E£ 25 (10元) | 13元 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | E£ 8 (2.97元) | 6元 | - 51% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | E£ 22 (9元) | 5.64元 | + 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | E£ 150 (58元) | 112元 | - 48% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | E£ 13 (4.98元) | 7元 | - 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | E£ 5.56 (2.16元) | 11元 | - 81% | |
| Housing | - 44% | |||
| Housing in Egypt is 44% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | E£ 8,522 (3,317元) | 8,932元 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | E£ 5,146 (2,003元) | 4,292元 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | E£ 781 (304元) | 423元 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | E£ 6,535 (2,544元) | 5,129元 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | E£ 4,067 (1,583元) | 3,286元 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | E£ 591 (230元) | 275元 | - 16% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | E£ 223 (87元) | 88元 | - 1% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | E£ 5,906 (2,299元) | 2,046元 | + 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | E£ 3,080 (1,199元) | 714元 | + 68% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | E£ 92 (36元) | 36元 | - 0% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | E£ 91 (35元) | 40元 | - 11% | |
| Clothes | + 0% | |||
| Clothes in Egypt is about the same as in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | E£ 914 (356元) | 525元 | - 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | E£ 866 (337元) | 281元 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | E£ 1,864 (726元) | 629元 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | E£ 876 (341元) | 675元 | - 49% | |
| Transportation | + 14% | |||
| Transportation in Egypt is 14% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | E£ 441,627 (171,914元) | 143,741元 | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | E£ 7 (2.58元) | 7元 | - 65% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | E£ 604 (235元) | 150元 | + 57% | |
| Personal Care | - 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Egypt is 42% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | E£ 40 (16元) | 28元 | - 43% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | E£ 71 (28元) | 33元 | - 16% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | E£ 309 (120元) | 249元 | - 52% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | E£ 46 (18元) | 31元 | - 42% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | E£ 49 (19元) | 39元 | - 51% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | E£ 47 (18元) | 36元 | - 50% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | E£ 25 (10元) | 10元 | - 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | E£ 22 (8元) | 14元 | - 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | E£ 76 (29元) | 56元 | - 47% | |
| Entertainment | - 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Egypt is 17% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | E£ 369 (144元) | 155元 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | E£ 129 (50元) | 89元 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | E£ 786 (306元) | 951元 | - 68% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | E£ 577 (224元) | 386元 | - 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | E£ 85 (33元) | 59元 | - 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | E£ 38 (15元) | 34元 | - 56% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | E£ 38 (15元) | 30元 | - 50% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | E£ 10,215 (3,977元) | 3,237元 | + 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | E£ 3.23 (1.26元) | 1.04元 | + 22% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | E£ 807 (314元) | 296元 | + 6% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | E£ 38 (15元) | 21元 | - 30% | |
| TOTAL | - 22% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 23, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 6,794 prices entered by 792 different people.
Cost of living in Egypt is 22% cheaper than in China
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