Cost of living in Egypt compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Egypt is 30% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Egypt | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | E£ 260 (38元) | 36元 | + 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | E£ 207 (30元) | 38元 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | E£ 118 (17元) | 13元 | + 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | E£ 45 (7元) | 15元 | - 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | E£ 73 (11元) | 16元 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | E£ 17 (2.54元) | 10元 | - 75% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | E£ 96 (14元) | 51元 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | E£ 74 (11元) | 16元 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | E£ 22 (3.26元) | 6元 | - 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | E£ 57 (8元) | 6元 | + 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | E£ 352 (52元) | 88元 | - 42% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | E£ 34 (4.97元) | 8元 | - 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | E£ 34 (5.04元) | 12元 | - 59% | |
| Housing | - 70% | |||
| Housing in Egypt is 70% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Egypt | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | E£ 20,221 (2,967元) | 15,427元 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | E£ 13,777 (2,021元) | 7,527元 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | E£ 1,877 (275元) | 468元 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | E£ 12,247 (1,797元) | 6,937元 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | E£ 7,319 (1,074元) | 4,063元 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | E£ 1,059 (155元) | 335元 | - 54% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | E£ 434 (64元) | 101元 | - 37% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | E£ 12,777 (1,875元) | 1,494元 | + 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | E£ 7,499 (1,100元) | 574元 | + 92% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | E£ 266 (39元) | 38元 | + 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | E£ 213 (31元) | 47元 | - 33% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Egypt is about the same as in China | ||||
| Egypt | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | E£ 1,872 (275元) | 420元 | - 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | E£ 2,299 (337元) | 287元 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | E£ 4,998 (733元) | 567元 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | E£ 2,649 (389元) | 717元 | - 46% | |
| Transportation | - 33% | |||
| Transportation in Egypt is 33% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Egypt | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | E£ 1,753,050 (257,186元) | 150,961元 | + 70% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | E£ 14 (1.98元) | 8元 | - 76% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | E£ 541 (79元) | 242元 | - 67% | |
| Personal Care | - 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Egypt is 44% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Egypt | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | E£ 110 (16元) | 41元 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | E£ 182 (27元) | 45元 | - 41% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | E£ 507 (74元) | 111元 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | E£ 116 (17元) | 47元 | - 63% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | E£ 134 (20元) | 44元 | - 55% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | E£ 119 (17元) | 32元 | - 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | E£ 112 (16元) | 9元 | + 94% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | E£ 46 (7元) | 13元 | - 48% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | E£ 156 (23元) | 79元 | - 71% | |
| Entertainment | - 57% | |||
| Entertainment in Egypt is 57% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Egypt | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | E£ 813 (119元) | 189元 | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | E£ 307 (45元) | 109元 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | E£ 1,428 (209元) | 481元 | - 56% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | E£ 993 (146元) | 257元 | - 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | E£ 314 (46元) | 75元 | - 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | E£ 77 (11元) | 28元 | - 59% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | E£ 109 (16元) | 14元 | + 13% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | E£ 25,069 (3,678元) | 3,505元 | + 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | E£ 2.00 (0.29元) | 2.88元 | - 90% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | E£ 984 (144元) | 410元 | - 65% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | E£ 86 (13元) | 25元 | - 50% | |
| TOTAL | - 48% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 17, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Egypt is 48% cheaper than in China
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