Cost of living in Beijing, China vs Tanta, Egypt
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Food | + 93% | |||
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Food in Beijing (China) is 93% more expensive than in Tanta (Egypt) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 55元 (E£ 135) | E£ 50 | + 169% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 38元 (E£ 93) | E£ 30 | + 211% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12元 (E£ 29) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 11元 (E£ 27) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | 13元 (E£ 32) | E£ 17 | + 89% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.89元 (E£ 14) | E£ 8 | + 79% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 62元 (E£ 152) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 15元 (E£ 37) | E£ 25 | + 49% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.20元 (E£ 13) | E£ 6.00 | + 110% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5.16元 (E£ 13) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 90元 (E£ 218) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 9元 (E£ 21) | E£ 9 | + 134% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12元 (E£ 28) | E£ 5.00 | + 466% | |
Housing | + 73% | |||
Housing in Beijing (China) is 73% more expensive than in Tanta (Egypt) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 11,891元 (E£ 28,848) | E£ 4,000 | + 621% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 8,077元 (E£ 19,597) | E£ 3,000 | + 553% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 310元 (E£ 752) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 9,549元 (E£ 23,166) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 5,656元 (E£ 13,722) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 256元 (E£ 622) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 80元 (E£ 193) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | 2,392元 (E£ 5,803) | E£ 1,300 | + 346% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 543元 (E£ 1,318) | E£ 1,000 | + 32% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 33元 (E£ 81) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 45元 (E£ 109) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 31% | |||
Clothes in Beijing (China) is 31% more expensive than in Tanta (Egypt) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 570元 (E£ 1,384) | E£ 300 | + 361% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 249元 (E£ 604) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 599元 (E£ 1,452) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 689元 (E£ 1,672) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 31% | |||
Transportation in Beijing (China) is 31% more expensive than in Tanta (Egypt) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 131,114元 (E£ 318,094) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7元 (E£ 17) | E£ 8 | + 129% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 186元 (E£ 452) | E£ 300 | + 51% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 39元 (E£ 94) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 26% | |||
Personal Care in Beijing (China) is 26% more expensive than in Tanta (Egypt) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 36元 (E£ 88) | E£ 10 | + 779% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 49元 (E£ 119) | E£ 50 | + 139% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 250元 (E£ 606) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 37元 (E£ 90) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 35元 (E£ 85) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 36元 (E£ 88) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 8元 (E£ 20) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | 12元 (E£ 29) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 98元 (E£ 237) | E£ 40 | + 493% | |
Entertainment | + 49% | |||
Entertainment in Beijing (China) is 49% more expensive than in Tanta (Egypt) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 214元 (E£ 520) | E£ 100 | + 420% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 112元 (E£ 272) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,136元 (E£ 2,757) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 442元 (E£ 1,072) | E£ 300 | + 257% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 74元 (E£ 179) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 38元 (E£ 91) | E£ 20 | + 357% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 31元 (E£ 74) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,319元 (E£ 8,052) | E£ 7,000 | + 15% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.81元 (E£ 1.96) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 432元 (E£ 1,049) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 21元 (E£ 50) | E£ 42 | + 19% | |
TOTAL | + 56% |

These prices were last updated on March 04, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least E£ 18,691 (7,704元) in Beijing to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with E£ 12,000 in Tanta.
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