Cost of living
Dahab compared to Hurghada
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Overview comparison
DahabHurghada
Consumer prices in Dahab are roughly 30% higher than in Hurghada.
Cost of living
| Item | Dahab | Hurghada |
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| Total with rent one person | 438 | 281 |
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| Total with rent family | 746 | 553 |
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| Without rent one person | 216 | 179 |
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| Without rent one family | 612 | 420 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 157.06 | 77.3 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 287.16 | 146.09 |
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| Food person | 182 | 177 |
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| Food family | 471 | 356 |
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| Transport person | 7.98 | 9.56 |
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| Transport family | 25.34 | 20.35 |
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| Life expectancy | 68.17 years | 81.95 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Dahab | Hurghada |
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| Lunch Menu | 3.33 | 3.47 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 14.51 | 13.11 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 4.06 | 4.35 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.3 | 2.48 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.71 | 1.26 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.34 | 0.26 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Dahab | Hurghada |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 184.16 | 127.91 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 136.85 | 61.5 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 166.18 | 175.16 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 265.44 | 105.68 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 8.86 | 14.07 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 6.26 | 16.55 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 5.39 | 6.92 |
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Transportation
| Item | Dahab | Hurghada |
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| Local transport ticket | 13.13 | 14.62 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 687 | 556 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 488 | 355 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.11 | 0.1 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 10.76% | 12.71% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 2.58 | 1.85 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.2 | 0.24 |
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Groceries
| Item | Dahab | Hurghada |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.81 | 0.69 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.34 | 0.4 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.78 | 1.2 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.99 | 5.28 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.02 | 4.9 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.37 | 8.15 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.45 | 0.4 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.12 | 0.13 |
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Other
| Item | Dahab | Hurghada |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 15.38 | 20.02 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 3.02 | 1.83 |
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| Doctors visit | 7.28 | 8.87 |
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| Haircut, simple | 2.08 | 1.54 |
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| Brand Jeans | 16.66 | 11.58 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 80.61 | 37.04 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 82.93 | 35.72 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 1,481 | 909 |
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