Cost of living
Al Matariyah compared to Sharm El Sheikh
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Overview comparison
Al MatariyahSharm El Sheikh
Consumer prices in Sharm El Sheikh are roughly 34% higher than in Al Matariyah.
Cost of living
| Item | Al Matariyah | Sharm El Sheikh |
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| Total with rent one person | 324 | 485 |
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| Total with rent family | 585 | 1,076 |
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| Without rent one person | 173 | 197 |
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| Without rent one family | 506 | 730 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 114.07 | 269.46 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 146.17 | 243.44 |
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| Food person | 134 | 184 |
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| Food family | 285 | 455 |
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| Transport person | 16.15 | 8.04 |
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| Transport family | 42.83 | 18.83 |
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| Life expectancy | 75.44 years | 75.83 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Al Matariyah | Sharm El Sheikh |
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| Lunch Menu | 2.85 | 6.68 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 11.36 | 28.23 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 2 | 8.45 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.36 | 1.38 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.11 | 1.22 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.24 | 0.25 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Al Matariyah | Sharm El Sheikh |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 175.15 | 264.57 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 100.33 | 190.07 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 123.84 | 158.89 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 118.67 | 168.94 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 15.63 | 8.76 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 25.31 | 12.96 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 4.8 | 6.38 |
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Transportation
| Item | Al Matariyah | Sharm El Sheikh |
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| Local transport ticket | 13.41 | 11.68 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 525 | 1,054 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 172 | 800 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.21 | 0.1 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 7.42% | 8.49% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 2.73 | 2.74 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.2 | 0.2 |
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Groceries
| Item | Al Matariyah | Sharm El Sheikh |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.77 | 0.95 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.42 | 1.84 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 0.95 | 1.99 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.5 | 5.22 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.91 | 2.05 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.84 | 8.77 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.42 | 0.75 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.17 | 0.12 |
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Other
| Item | Al Matariyah | Sharm El Sheikh |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 10.04 | 14.52 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 1.75 | 3.48 |
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| Doctors visit | 5.55 | 8.93 |
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| Haircut, simple | 1.63 | 2.38 |
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| Brand Jeans | 19.34 | 19.47 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 52.89 | 71.99 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 115.13 | 127.78 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 1,343 | 1,177 |
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