Cost of living
Ismailia compared to Cairo Governorate
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Overview comparison
IsmailiaCairo Governorate
Consumer prices in Cairo Governorate are roughly 38% higher than in Ismailia.
Cost of living
| Item | Ismailia | Cairo Governorate |
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| Total with rent one person | 244 | 488 |
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| Total with rent family | 557 | 887 |
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| Without rent one person | 186 | 264 |
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| Without rent one family | 548 | 889 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 149.54 | 183.49 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 149.52 | 353.24 |
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| Food person | 113 | 177 |
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| Food family | 366 | 386 |
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| Transport person | 12.41 | 36.99 |
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| Transport family | 41.81 | 79.82 |
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| Life expectancy | 74.3 years | 66.9 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Ismailia | Cairo Governorate |
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| Lunch Menu | 2.96 | 3.25 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 12.79 | 15.08 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 1.95 | 4.16 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.37 | 1.62 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.2 | 1.78 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.32 | 0.37 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Ismailia | Cairo Governorate |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 150.36 | 170.16 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 102.71 | 115.32 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 131.05 | 405.87 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 97.52 | 316.45 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 15.27 | 18.79 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 20.92 | 27.1 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 4.47 | 10.5 |
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Transportation
| Item | Ismailia | Cairo Governorate |
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| Local transport ticket | 13.01 | 11.45 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 469 | 757 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 198 | 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 | 8% | 9.08% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 2.33 | 2.41 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.2 | 0.3 |
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Groceries
| Item | Ismailia | Cairo Governorate |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.75 | 0.76 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.34 | 0.72 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.18 | 1.38 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.45 | 3.65 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.04 | 3.9 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.27 | 10.44 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.46 | 0.51 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.15 | 0.11 |
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Other
| Item | Ismailia | Cairo Governorate |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 9.25 | 19.47 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 1.93 | 3.81 |
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| Doctors visit | 5.11 | 12.69 |
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| Haircut, simple | 1.54 | 2.95 |
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| Brand Jeans | 20.13 | 31.46 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 66.77 | 92.99 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 118.6 | 94.71 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 1,226 | 1,911 |
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