Cost of living
Al Qalyubiyah compared to Helwan
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Overview comparison
Al QalyubiyahHelwan
Consumer prices in Helwan are roughly 15% higher than in Al Qalyubiyah.
Cost of living
| Item | Al Qalyubiyah | Helwan |
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| Total with rent one person | 324 | 291 |
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| Total with rent family | 626 | 710 |
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| Without rent one person | 158 | 230 |
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| Without rent one family | 434 | 733 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 126.89 | 110.32 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 161.32 | 242.42 |
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| Food person | 121 | 187 |
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| Food family | 308 | 422 |
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| Transport person | 12.41 | 18.14 |
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| Transport family | 38.66 | 47.9 |
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| Life expectancy | 67.93 years | 69.41 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Al Qalyubiyah | Helwan |
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| Lunch Menu | 3.86 | 3.6 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 10.91 | 17.04 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 2.5 | 3.97 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.36 | 1.86 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.17 | 1.4 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.3 | 0.3 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Al Qalyubiyah | Helwan |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 168.84 | 145.46 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 113.32 | 69.79 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 164.28 | 213.62 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 87.76 | 166.71 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 14.52 | 9.75 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 28.53 | 18.25 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 5.56 | 9.72 |
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Transportation
| Item | Al Qalyubiyah | Helwan |
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| Local transport ticket | 12.1 | 17.23 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 510 | 688 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 196 | 364 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.21 | 0.18 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 9.71% | 4.86% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 2.26 | 2.77 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.22 | 0.24 |
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Groceries
| Item | Al Qalyubiyah | Helwan |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.69 | 0.74 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.35 | 0.66 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.16 | 1.59 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.65 | 3.73 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.86 | 4.11 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.67 | 7.65 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.6 | 0.42 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.18 | 0.14 |
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Other
| Item | Al Qalyubiyah | Helwan |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 8.87 | 12.26 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 1.91 | 3.31 |
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| Doctors visit | 4.39 | 10.57 |
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| Haircut, simple | 1.7 | 2.41 |
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| Brand Jeans | 19.88 | 28.78 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 72.38 | 106.93 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 106.64 | 57.67 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 1,508 | 1,449 |
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