Cost of living in Egypt compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Egypt is 35% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Egypt | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | E£ 215 (49元) | 46元 | + 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | E£ 121 (28元) | 40元 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | E£ 93 (21元) | 16元 | + 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | E£ 26 (6元) | 18元 | - 67% | |
| 12 eggs, large | E£ 50 (11元) | 19元 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | E£ 12 (2.70元) | 11元 | - 75% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | E£ 67 (15元) | 63元 | - 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | E£ 33 (8元) | 15元 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | E£ 10 (2.36元) | 6元 | - 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | E£ 44 (10元) | 7元 | + 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | E£ 338 (78元) | 118元 | - 34% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | E£ 17 (3.95元) | 8元 | - 53% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | E£ 10 (2.36元) | 16元 | - 86% | |
| Housing | - 74% | |||
| Housing in Egypt is 74% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Egypt | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | E£ 12,207 (2,803元) | 15,059元 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | E£ 5,963 (1,369元) | 9,006元 | - 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | E£ 1,207 (277元) | 421元 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | E£ 7,278 (1,671元) | 7,547元 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | E£ 4,450 (1,022元) | 4,347元 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | E£ 1,066 (245元) | 262元 | - 7% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | E£ 215 (49元) | 115元 | - 57% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | E£ 7,226 (1,659元) | 1,143元 | + 45% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | E£ 4,091 (939元) | 589元 | + 60% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | E£ 163 (37元) | 39元 | - 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | E£ 87 (20元) | 51元 | - 61% | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in Egypt is 11% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Egypt | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | E£ 575 (132元) | 529元 | - 75% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | E£ 1,504 (345元) | 248元 | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | E£ 1,747 (401元) | 626元 | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | E£ 2,140 (491元) | 828元 | - 41% | |
| Transportation | - 28% | |||
| Transportation in Egypt is 28% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Egypt | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | E£ 799,839 (183,643元) | 161,247元 | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | E£ 10 (2.35元) | 9元 | - 73% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | E£ 524 (120元) | 204元 | - 41% | |
| Personal Care | - 60% | |||
| Personal Care in Egypt is 60% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Egypt | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | E£ 39 (9元) | 39元 | - 77% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | E£ 87 (20元) | 27元 | - 25% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | E£ 322 (74元) | 391元 | - 81% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | E£ 83 (19元) | 53元 | - 64% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | E£ 70 (16元) | 33元 | - 51% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | E£ 76 (17元) | 34元 | - 49% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | E£ 26 (6元) | 13元 | - 54% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | E£ 34 (8元) | 15元 | - 47% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | E£ 110 (25元) | 74元 | - 66% | |
| Entertainment | - 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Egypt is 34% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Egypt | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | E£ 415 (95元) | 265元 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | E£ 194 (45元) | 110元 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | E£ 961 (221元) | 1,294元 | - 83% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | E£ 621 (143元) | 348元 | - 59% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | E£ 128 (29元) | 79元 | - 63% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | E£ 59 (14元) | 29元 | - 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | E£ 83 (19元) | 18元 | + 6% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | E£ 21,837 (5,014元) | 3,321元 | + 51% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | E£ 3.67 (0.84元) | 0.20元 | + 321% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | E£ 705 (162元) | 410元 | - 61% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | E£ 50 (11元) | 24元 | - 52% | |
| TOTAL | - 46% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 3,822 prices entered by 347 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Egypt is 46% cheaper than in China
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