Cost of living
Helwan compared to Al Balyana
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Overview comparison
HelwanAl Balyana
Consumer prices in Helwan are roughly 17% higher than in Al Balyana.
Cost of living
| Item | Helwan | Al Balyana |
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| Total with rent one person | 291 | 318 |
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| Total with rent family | 710 | 700 |
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| Without rent one person | 230 | 155 |
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| Without rent one family | 733 | 471 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 110.32 | 106.36 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 242.42 | 133.87 |
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| Food person | 187 | 141 |
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| Food family | 422 | 304 |
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| Transport person | 18.14 | 13.05 |
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| Transport family | 47.9 | 34.82 |
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| Life expectancy | 69.41 years | 79.38 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Helwan | Al Balyana |
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| Lunch Menu | 3.6 | 3.97 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 17.04 | 10.35 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 3.97 | 1.85 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.86 | 0.32 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.4 | 1.32 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.3 | 0.25 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Helwan | Al Balyana |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 145.46 | 148.14 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 69.79 | 105.79 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 213.62 | 165.94 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 166.71 | 109.19 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 9.75 | 13.24 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 18.25 | 20.39 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 9.72 | 5.76 |
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Transportation
| Item | Helwan | Al Balyana |
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| Local transport ticket | 17.23 | 13.08 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 688 | 424 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 364 | 237 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.18 | 0.15 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 4.86% | 8.59% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 2.77 | 2.39 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.24 | 0.2 |
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Groceries
| Item | Helwan | Al Balyana |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.74 | 0.72 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.66 | 0.33 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.59 | 1.13 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.73 | 3.12 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.11 | 2.88 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.65 | 7.52 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.42 | 0.6 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.14 | 0.17 |
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Other
| Item | Helwan | Al Balyana |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 12.26 | 9.59 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 3.31 | 1.35 |
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| Doctors visit | 10.57 | 4.19 |
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| Haircut, simple | 2.41 | 1.91 |
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| Brand Jeans | 28.78 | 21 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 106.93 | 56.41 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 57.67 | 119.62 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 1,449 | 1,413 |
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