Cost of living in Egypt compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Egypt is 35% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | E£ 81 (33元) | 56元 | - 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | E£ 76 (31元) | 37元 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | E£ 48 (20元) | 16元 | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | E£ 15 (6元) | 13元 | - 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | E£ 23 (9元) | 14元 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | E£ 5.58 (2.28元) | 8元 | - 73% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | E£ 29 (12元) | 56元 | - 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | E£ 26 (11元) | 13元 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | E£ 6 (2.56元) | 7元 | - 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | E£ 31 (13元) | 6元 | + 105% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | E£ 177 (73元) | 119元 | - 39% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | E£ 14 (5.83元) | 9元 | - 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | E£ 5.91 (2.42元) | 10元 | - 75% | |
| Housing | - 58% | |||
| Housing in Egypt is 58% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | E£ 9,019 (3,691元) | 7,672元 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | E£ 3,631 (1,486元) | 4,517元 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | E£ 489 (200元) | 412元 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | E£ 4,629 (1,894元) | 7,031元 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | E£ 2,736 (1,119元) | 4,064元 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | E£ 256 (105元) | 279元 | - 62% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | E£ 138 (56元) | 88元 | - 36% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | E£ 4,268 (1,746元) | 2,091元 | - 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | E£ 2,125 (869元) | 619元 | + 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | E£ 96 (39元) | 43元 | - 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | E£ 57 (23元) | 41元 | - 44% | |
| Clothes | + 32% | |||
| Clothes in Egypt is 32% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | E£ 917 (375元) | 415元 | - 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | E£ 848 (347元) | 211元 | + 64% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | E£ 2,121 (868元) | 590元 | + 47% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | E£ 1,289 (528元) | 663元 | - 20% | |
| Transportation | - 18% | |||
| Transportation in Egypt is 18% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | E£ 395,100 (161,666元) | 159,594元 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | E£ 8 (3.23元) | 6元 | - 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | E£ 318 (130元) | 176元 | - 26% | |
| Personal Care | - 50% | |||
| Personal Care in Egypt is 50% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | E£ 35 (14元) | 30元 | - 52% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | E£ 61 (25元) | 36元 | - 31% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | E£ 261 (107元) | 440元 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | E£ 131 (54元) | 35元 | + 54% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | E£ 43 (17元) | 38元 | - 53% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | E£ 36 (15元) | 36元 | - 59% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | E£ 20 (8元) | 10元 | - 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | E£ 18 (7元) | 11元 | - 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | E£ 71 (29元) | 80元 | - 64% | |
| Entertainment | - 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Egypt is 37% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | E£ 328 (134元) | 206元 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | E£ 175 (72元) | 97元 | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | E£ 1,249 (511元) | 743元 | - 31% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | E£ 406 (166元) | 429元 | - 61% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | E£ 75 (31元) | 67元 | - 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | E£ 38 (16元) | 35元 | - 55% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | E£ 47 (19元) | 32元 | - 40% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | E£ 9,759 (3,993元) | 3,535元 | + 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | E£ 1.50 (0.61元) | 0.68元 | - 10% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | E£ 466 (191元) | 481元 | - 60% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | E£ 44 (18元) | 23元 | - 21% | |
| TOTAL | - 37% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,626 prices entered by 274 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 11, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Egypt is 37% cheaper than in China
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