Cost of living
Al Sharkia compared to Kafr al-Sheikh
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Overview comparison
Al SharkiaKafr al-Sheikh
Consumer prices in Kafr al-Sheikh are roughly 5% higher than in Al Sharkia.
Cost of living
| Item | Al Sharkia | Kafr al-Sheikh |
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| Total with rent one person | 308 | 313 |
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| Total with rent family | 744 | 793 |
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| Without rent one person | 208 | 245 |
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| Without rent one family | 482 | 627 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 117.84 | 132.12 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 115.08 | 178.08 |
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| Food person | 142 | 183 |
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| Food family | 387 | 377 |
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| Transport person | 15.6 | 11.41 |
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| Transport family | 40.59 | 32.22 |
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| Life expectancy | 74.33 years | 80.37 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Al Sharkia | Kafr al-Sheikh |
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| Lunch Menu | 2.89 | 2.63 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 12.87 | 12.45 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 2.36 | 4.33 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.39 | 1.92 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.36 | 0.91 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.32 | 0.29 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Al Sharkia | Kafr al-Sheikh |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 128.91 | 134.47 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 103.12 | 113.84 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 129.69 | 149.66 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 93.19 | 123.39 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 15.41 | 14.82 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 24.92 | 21.34 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 4.62 | 8.77 |
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Transportation
| Item | Al Sharkia | Kafr al-Sheikh |
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| Local transport ticket | 14.68 | 12.6 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 541 | 725 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 227 | 209 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.16 | 0.24 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 9.77% | 8.11% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 2.72 | 2.32 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.2 | 0.22 |
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Groceries
| Item | Al Sharkia | Kafr al-Sheikh |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.71 | 0.78 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.36 | 0.41 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 0.88 | 1.55 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.85 | 4.17 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.67 | 4.59 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.2 | 9.06 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.45 | 0.49 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.18 | 0.12 |
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Other
| Item | Al Sharkia | Kafr al-Sheikh |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 10.43 | 7.67 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 1.85 | 2.4 |
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| Doctors visit | 4.68 | 7.26 |
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| Haircut, simple | 1.55 | 1.8 |
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| Brand Jeans | 18.49 | 18.01 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 66.34 | 87.96 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 114.56 | 84.04 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 1,606 | 1,357 |
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