Cost of living
Al Sharqia compared to South Sinai
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Overview comparison
Al SharqiaSouth Sinai
Consumer prices in South Sinai are roughly 18% higher than in Al Sharqia.
Cost of living
| Item | Al Sharqia | South Sinai |
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| Total with rent one person | 281 | 333 |
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| Total with rent family | 749 | 841 |
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| Without rent one person | 208 | 217 |
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| Without rent one family | 706 | 615 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 85.57 | 86.51 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 188.2 | 177.18 |
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| Food person | 136 | 172 |
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| Food family | 346 | 346 |
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| Transport person | 29.28 | 24.12 |
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| Transport family | 80.58 | 62.64 |
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| Life expectancy | 82.86 years | 72.39 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Al Sharqia | South Sinai |
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| Lunch Menu | 3.5 | 2.9 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 12.77 | 13.64 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 4.17 | 3.39 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.29 | 1.51 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.4 | 1.41 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.29 | 0.27 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Al Sharqia | South Sinai |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 110.64 | 74 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 48.78 | 55.69 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 234.67 | 193.2 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 114.49 | 117.66 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 9.23 | 10.16 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 15.23 | 16.23 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 7.58 | 8.2 |
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Transportation
| Item | Al Sharqia | South Sinai |
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| Local transport ticket | 14.58 | 15.49 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 491 | 813 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 322 | 371 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.26 | 0.16 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 2.74% | 1.9% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 3.79 | 2.44 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.31 | 0.25 |
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Groceries
| Item | Al Sharqia | South Sinai |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.84 | 1.08 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.66 | 0.67 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.37 | 1.56 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.2 | 3.33 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.43 | 4.81 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.33 | 10.27 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.37 | 0.4 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.13 | 0.1 |
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Other
| Item | Al Sharqia | South Sinai |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 14.84 | 15.54 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 2.54 | 2.81 |
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| Doctors visit | 8.22 | 11.32 |
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| Haircut, simple | 1.01 | 1.79 |
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| Brand Jeans | 22.38 | 25.71 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 112.74 | 91.99 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 50.07 | 65.46 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 1,288 | 2,033 |
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