Cost of living
Giza compared to Cairo Governorate
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Overview comparison
GizaCairo Governorate
Consumer prices in Cairo Governorate are roughly 34% higher than in Giza.
Cost of living
| Item | Giza | Cairo Governorate |
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| Total with rent one person | 348 | 488 |
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| Total with rent family | 570 | 887 |
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| Without rent one person | 158 | 264 |
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| Without rent one family | 452 | 889 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 116.08 | 183.49 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 136.88 | 353.24 |
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| Food person | 122 | 177 |
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| Food family | 303 | 386 |
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| Transport person | 12.23 | 36.99 |
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| Transport family | 45.12 | 79.82 |
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| Life expectancy | 75.8 years | 66.9 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Giza | Cairo Governorate |
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| Lunch Menu | 3.02 | 3.25 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 10.91 | 15.08 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 1.89 | 4.16 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.41 | 1.62 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.08 | 1.78 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.33 | 0.37 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Giza | Cairo Governorate |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 152.1 | 170.16 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 114.51 | 115.32 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 124.34 | 405.87 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 111.23 | 316.45 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 17.97 | 18.79 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 20.03 | 27.1 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 4.33 | 10.5 |
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Transportation
| Item | Giza | Cairo Governorate |
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| Local transport ticket | 11.04 | 11.45 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 563 | 757 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 203 | 344 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.19 | 0.19 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 9.21% | 9.08% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 2.94 | 2.41 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.25 | 0.3 |
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Groceries
| Item | Giza | Cairo Governorate |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.74 | 0.76 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.4 | 0.72 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 0.86 | 1.38 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.01 | 3.65 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.85 | 3.9 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.54 | 10.44 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.44 | 0.51 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.16 | 0.11 |
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Other
| Item | Giza | Cairo Governorate |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 10.45 | 19.47 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 1.79 | 3.81 |
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| Doctors visit | 4.35 | 12.69 |
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| Haircut, simple | 2.11 | 2.95 |
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| Brand Jeans | 19.15 | 31.46 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 56.79 | 92.99 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 144.6 | 94.71 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 1,449 | 1,911 |
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