Studying in China vs. Egypt
China and Egypt are both popular study destinations — but the price tag, visa rules, and currency differ. We pulled the numbers from our cost calculator: monthly living averages €552 in China and €173 in Egypt.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
Egypt
Cheaper monthly living
Egypt
Lower visa proof of funds
Egypt
Side-by-side comparison
China
Egypt
Currency
CNY (¥)
EGP (E£)
Public tuition (annual)
¥26,000
≈ €3,302 / yr
E£15,000
≈ €270 / yr
Private tuition (annual)
¥45,000
≈ €5,715 / yr
E£600,000
≈ €10,800 / yr
Monthly living (city avg)
¥4,343 / mo
≈ €552 / mo
E£9,595 / mo
≈ €173 / mo
Visa proof of funds
¥100,000
Bank balance proof (annual, X1/X2 visa)
E£60,000
Proof of financial means (varies by university; ≈ EGP 5,000/month)
Cities tracked
Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Nanjing
Cairo, Alexandria, Giza, New Cairo
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.