Cost of living
Benha compared to Cairo Governorate
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Overview comparison
BenhaCairo Governorate
Consumer prices in Cairo Governorate are roughly 30% higher than in Benha.
Cost of living
| Item | Benha | Cairo Governorate |
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| Total with rent one person | 347 | 488 |
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| Total with rent family | 771 | 887 |
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| Without rent one person | 216 | 264 |
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| Without rent one family | 645 | 889 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 132.67 | 183.49 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 155.15 | 353.24 |
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| Food person | 131 | 177 |
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| Food family | 327 | 386 |
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| Transport person | 10.8 | 36.99 |
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| Transport family | 26.26 | 79.82 |
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| Life expectancy | 83.31 years | 66.9 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Benha | Cairo Governorate |
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| Lunch Menu | 4.01 | 3.25 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 13.62 | 15.08 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 4.02 | 4.16 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.72 | 1.62 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.14 | 1.78 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.26 | 0.37 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Benha | Cairo Governorate |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 123.36 | 170.16 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 78.89 | 115.32 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 162.81 | 405.87 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 109.3 | 316.45 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 8.7 | 18.79 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 10.93 | 27.1 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 8.34 | 10.5 |
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Transportation
| Item | Benha | Cairo Governorate |
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| Local transport ticket | 17.14 | 11.45 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 596 | 757 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 318 | 344 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.16 | 0.19 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 6.71% | 9.08% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 4.26 | 2.41 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.3 | 0.3 |
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Groceries
| Item | Benha | Cairo Governorate |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.03 | 0.76 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.79 | 0.72 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.58 | 1.38 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.28 | 3.65 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.17 | 3.9 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.57 | 10.44 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.53 | 0.51 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.11 | 0.11 |
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Other
| Item | Benha | Cairo Governorate |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 9.45 | 19.47 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 2.89 | 3.81 |
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| Doctors visit | 9.03 | 12.69 |
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| Haircut, simple | 2.34 | 2.95 |
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| Brand Jeans | 23.5 | 31.46 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 97.99 | 92.99 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 61.31 | 94.71 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 1,231 | 1,911 |
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