- Cost of Living
- Egypt
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Egypt compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Egypt is 42% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | E£ 142 (元51) | 元54 | - 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | E£ 67 (元24) | 元33 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | E£ 40 (元14) | 元16 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | E£ 14 (元5.07) | 元16 | - 68% | |
| 12 eggs, large | E£ 21 (元7) | 元16 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | E£ 11 (元3.82) | 元8 | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | E£ 30 (元11) | 元62 | - 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | E£ 24 (元9) | 元14 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | E£ 7 (元2.41) | 元7 | - 65% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | E£ 21 (元7) | 元5.52 | + 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | E£ 153 (元55) | 元112 | - 51% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | E£ 12 (元4.36) | 元8 | - 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | E£ 6 (元2.22) | 元12 | - 82% | |
| Housing | - 56% | |||
| Housing in Egypt is 56% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | E£ 7,965 (元2,881) | 元10,211 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | E£ 4,690 (元1,696) | 元5,098 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | E£ 971 (元351) | 元469 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | E£ 5,335 (元1,930) | 元5,359 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | E£ 3,142 (元1,136) | 元3,678 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | E£ 589 (元213) | 元338 | - 37% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | E£ 268 (元97) | 元86 | + 13% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | E£ 6,123 (元2,214) | 元2,403 | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | E£ 2,895 (元1,047) | 元677 | + 55% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | E£ 87 (元31) | 元40 | - 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | E£ 97 (元35) | 元35 | - 1% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Egypt is 4% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | E£ 940 (元340) | 元546 | - 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | E£ 783 (元283) | 元260 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | E£ 1,940 (元702) | 元611 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | E£ 1,462 (元529) | 元604 | - 12% | |
| Transportation | - 16% | |||
| Transportation in Egypt is 16% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | E£ 461,035 (元166,744) | 元143,255 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | E£ 5.07 (元1.83) | 元7 | - 73% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | E£ 326 (元118) | 元153 | - 23% | |
| Personal Care | - 53% | |||
| Personal Care in Egypt is 53% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | E£ 43 (元15) | 元25 | - 38% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | E£ 83 (元30) | 元43 | - 31% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | E£ 250 (元90) | 元265 | - 66% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | E£ 57 (元21) | 元32 | - 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | E£ 52 (元19) | 元44 | - 58% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | E£ 45 (元16) | 元38 | - 57% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | E£ 18 (元6) | 元9 | - 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | E£ 19 (元7) | 元12 | - 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | E£ 60 (元22) | 元60 | - 64% | |
| Entertainment | + 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Egypt is 28% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | E£ 318 (元115) | 元172 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | E£ 130 (元47) | 元97 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | E£ 674 (元244) | 元838 | - 71% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | E£ 484 (元175) | 元418 | - 58% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | E£ 100 (元36) | 元65 | - 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | E£ 38 (元14) | 元35 | - 60% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | E£ 57 (元20) | 元35 | - 41% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | E£ 11,835 (元4,280) | 元3,321 | + 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | E£ 17 (元6) | 元0.46 | + 1256% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | E£ 751 (元272) | 元441 | - 38% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | E£ 33 (元12) | 元20 | - 42% | |
| TOTAL | - 27% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 7,097 prices entered by 949 different people.
Cost of living in Egypt is 27% cheaper than in China
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