Cost of living in Egypt compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Egypt is 39% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Egypt | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | E£ 118 (43元) | 43元 | + 0% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | E£ 93 (34元) | 37元 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | E£ 45 (17元) | 17元 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | E£ 16 (5.88元) | 14元 | - 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | E£ 25 (9元) | 16元 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | E£ 9 (3.23元) | 9元 | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | E£ 38 (14元) | 48元 | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | E£ 24 (9元) | 13元 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | E£ 8 (2.78元) | 6元 | - 54% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | E£ 26 (10元) | 7元 | + 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | E£ 153 (56元) | 97元 | - 42% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | E£ 16 (5.90元) | 9元 | - 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | E£ 8 (2.89元) | 13元 | - 78% | |
| Housing | - 69% | |||
| Housing in Egypt is 69% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Egypt | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | E£ 8,102 (2,988元) | 13,898元 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | E£ 4,589 (1,692元) | 8,379元 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | E£ 910 (336元) | 462元 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | E£ 4,547 (1,677元) | 6,525元 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | E£ 2,508 (925元) | 4,376元 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | E£ 592 (218元) | 516元 | - 58% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | E£ 239 (88元) | 140元 | - 37% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | E£ 4,780 (1,763元) | 1,829元 | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | E£ 2,519 (929元) | 546元 | + 70% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | E£ 133 (49元) | 50元 | - 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | E£ 44 (16元) | 66元 | - 75% | |
| Clothes | + 0% | |||
| Clothes in Egypt is about the same as in China | ||||
| Egypt | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | E£ 1,064 (392元) | 511元 | - 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | E£ 979 (361元) | 288元 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | E£ 1,833 (676元) | 654元 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | E£ 1,113 (411元) | 844元 | - 51% | |
| Transportation | - 39% | |||
| Transportation in Egypt is 39% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Egypt | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | E£ 420,829 (155,206元) | 148,501元 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | E£ 8 (3.09元) | 8元 | - 62% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | E£ 187 (69元) | 206元 | - 66% | |
| Personal Care | - 58% | |||
| Personal Care in Egypt is 58% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Egypt | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | E£ 25 (9元) | 28元 | - 67% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | E£ 85 (31元) | 27元 | + 17% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | E£ 285 (105元) | 386元 | - 73% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | E£ 48 (18元) | 30元 | - 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | E£ 29 (11元) | 19元 | - 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | E£ 46 (17元) | 44元 | - 61% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | E£ 17 (6元) | 21元 | - 71% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | E£ 27 (10元) | 16元 | - 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | E£ 70 (26元) | 82元 | - 69% | |
| Entertainment | - 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Egypt is 36% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Egypt | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | E£ 336 (124元) | 260元 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | E£ 175 (65元) | 122元 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | E£ 2,837 (1,046元) | 417元 | + 151% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | E£ 457 (169元) | 319元 | - 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | E£ 193 (71元) | 90元 | - 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | E£ 35 (13元) | 31元 | - 59% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | E£ 47 (17元) | 19元 | - 7% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 2,968元 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | E£ 0.84 (0.31元) | 0.24元 | + 28% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | E£ 434 (160元) | 410元 | - 61% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | E£ 46 (17元) | 38元 | - 54% | |
| TOTAL | - 48% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 14, 2022.
Exchange rate:
0.36881
CNY
/
EGP
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,618 prices entered by 157 different people.
Cost of living in Egypt is 48% cheaper than in China
Other Country Comparisons
- Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 43% more expensive than in China
- Cost of living in Afghanistan is 42% cheaper than in China
- Cost of living in American Samoa is in China
- Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 37% more expensive than in China
- Cost of living in Armenia is 31% cheaper than in China
- Cost of living in Anguilla is 124% more expensive than in China
- Cost of living in Andorra is 40% more expensive than in China
- Cost of living in Argentina is 22% cheaper than in China