Cost of living in Egypt compared to China
Currency:
Food | - 40% | |||
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Food in Egypt is 40% cheaper than in China | ||||
Egypt | China | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | E£ 245 (37元) | 37元 | + 2% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | E£ 166 (25元) | 39元 | - 35% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | E£ 114 (17元) | 13元 | + 35% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | E£ 32 (4.86元) | 14元 | - 65% | |
12 eggs, large | E£ 64 (10元) | 15元 | - 35% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | E£ 14 (2.11元) | 10元 | - 79% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | E£ 98 (15元) | 55元 | - 73% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | E£ 37 (5.70元) | 15元 | - 61% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | E£ 15 (2.36元) | 7元 | - 64% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | E£ 51 (8元) | 6元 | + 19% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | E£ 234 (36元) | 87元 | - 59% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | E£ 22 (3.42元) | 8元 | - 59% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | E£ 14 (2.16元) | 11元 | - 80% | |
Housing | - 65% | |||
Housing in Egypt is 65% cheaper than in China | ||||
Egypt | China | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | E£ 24,504 (3,733元) | 13,566元 | - 72% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | E£ 12,343 (1,881元) | 7,567元 | - 75% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | E£ 1,497 (228元) | 499元 | - 54% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | E£ 13,219 (2,014元) | 6,485元 | - 69% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | E£ 7,080 (1,079元) | 4,297元 | - 75% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | E£ 1,310 (200元) | 321元 | - 38% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | E£ 303 (46元) | 94元 | - 51% | |
40” flat screen tv | E£ 13,094 (1,995元) | 1,393元 | + 43% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | E£ 10,228 (1,558元) | 485元 | + 221% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | E£ 193 (29元) | 40元 | - 26% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | E£ 133 (20元) | 46元 | - 56% | |
Clothes | + 8% | |||
Clothes in Egypt is 8% more expensive than in China | ||||
Egypt | China | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | E£ 2,437 (371元) | 452元 | - 18% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | E£ 1,995 (304元) | 258元 | + 18% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | E£ 5,429 (827元) | 612元 | + 35% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | E£ 4,987 (760元) | 779元 | - 2% | |
Transportation | - 42% | |||
Transportation in Egypt is 42% cheaper than in China | ||||
Egypt | China | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | E£ 1,249,650 (190,388元) | 166,194元 | + 15% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | E£ 11 (1.74元) | 8元 | - 79% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | E£ 620 (95元) | 252元 | - 62% | |
Personal Care | - 62% | |||
Personal Care in Egypt is 62% cheaper than in China | ||||
Egypt | China | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | E£ 56 (9元) | 43元 | - 80% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | E£ 112 (17元) | 40元 | - 58% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | E£ 419 (64元) | 212元 | - 70% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | E£ 76 (12元) | 46元 | - 75% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | E£ 125 (19元) | 49元 | - 61% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | E£ 100 (15元) | 41元 | - 63% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | E£ 63 (10元) | 12元 | - 18% | |
Tube of toothpaste | E£ 43 (7元) | 15元 | - 57% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | E£ 134 (20元) | 94元 | - 78% | |
Entertainment | - 40% | |||
Entertainment in Egypt is 40% cheaper than in China | ||||
Egypt | China | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | E£ 576 (88元) | 251元 | - 65% | |
2 tickets to the movies | E£ 278 (42元) | 107元 | - 60% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | E£ 1,113 (170元) | 895元 | - 81% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | E£ 931 (142元) | 293元 | - 52% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | E£ 130 (20元) | 77元 | - 74% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | E£ 75 (11元) | 29元 | - 60% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | E£ 218 (33元) | 16元 | + 102% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | E£ 19,450 (2,963元) | 3,577元 | - 17% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | E£ 3.15 (0.48元) | 0.40元 | + 19% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | E£ 1,592 (243元) | 356元 | - 32% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | E£ 62 (9元) | 25元 | - 62% | |
TOTAL | - 47% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 2,312 prices entered by 230 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Egypt is 47% cheaper than in China
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