Cost of living
Dakahlia compared to Cairo Governorate
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Overview comparison
DakahliaCairo Governorate
Consumer prices in Cairo Governorate are roughly 34% higher than in Dakahlia.
Cost of living
| Item | Dakahlia | Cairo Governorate |
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| Total with rent one person | 260 | 488 |
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| Total with rent family | 680 | 887 |
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| Without rent one person | 176 | 264 |
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| Without rent one family | 627 | 889 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 135.61 | 183.49 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 153.99 | 353.24 |
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| Food person | 108 | 177 |
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| Food family | 323 | 386 |
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| Transport person | 14.85 | 36.99 |
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| Transport family | 36.53 | 79.82 |
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| Life expectancy | 78.92 years | 66.9 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Dakahlia | Cairo Governorate |
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| Lunch Menu | 2.77 | 3.25 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 11.1 | 15.08 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 2.24 | 4.16 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.42 | 1.62 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.3 | 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 | Dakahlia | Cairo Governorate |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 130.74 | 170.16 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 103.73 | 115.32 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 167.67 | 405.87 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 108.36 | 316.45 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 13.25 | 18.79 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 22.66 | 27.1 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 4.47 | 10.5 |
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Transportation
| Item | Dakahlia | Cairo Governorate |
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| Local transport ticket | 16.39 | 11.45 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 598 | 757 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 165 | 344 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.17 | 0.19 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 10.28% | 9.08% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 2.72 | 2.41 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.24 | 0.3 |
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Groceries
| Item | Dakahlia | Cairo Governorate |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.85 | 0.76 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.42 | 0.72 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 0.88 | 1.38 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.61 | 3.65 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.27 | 3.9 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.02 | 10.44 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.45 | 0.51 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.15 | 0.11 |
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Other
| Item | Dakahlia | Cairo Governorate |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 10.29 | 19.47 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 1.72 | 3.81 |
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| Doctors visit | 4.89 | 12.69 |
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| Haircut, simple | 2.07 | 2.95 |
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| Brand Jeans | 23.99 | 31.46 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 67.87 | 92.99 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 97.99 | 94.71 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 1,312 | 1,911 |
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