Cost of living
Sharm El Sheikh compared to Al Minya
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Overview comparison
Sharm El SheikhAl Minya
Consumer prices in Sharm El Sheikh are roughly 35% higher than in Al Minya.
Cost of living
| Item | Sharm El Sheikh | Al Minya |
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| Total with rent one person | 485 | 309 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,076 | 583 |
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| Without rent one person | 197 | 161 |
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| Without rent one family | 730 | 499 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 269.46 | 113.1 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 243.44 | 152.42 |
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| Food person | 184 | 134 |
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| Food family | 455 | 327 |
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| Transport person | 8.04 | 16.71 |
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| Transport family | 18.83 | 39.67 |
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| Life expectancy | 75.83 years | 73.25 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Sharm El Sheikh | Al Minya |
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| Lunch Menu | 6.68 | 3.91 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 28.23 | 10.49 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 8.45 | 1.85 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.38 | 0.35 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.22 | 1.45 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.25 | 0.24 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Sharm El Sheikh | Al Minya |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 264.57 | 154.01 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 190.07 | 115.01 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 158.89 | 125.91 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 168.94 | 122.42 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 8.76 | 13.93 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 12.96 | 22.07 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 6.38 | 5.15 |
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Transportation
| Item | Sharm El Sheikh | Al Minya |
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| Local transport ticket | 11.68 | 14.66 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,054 | 443 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 800 | 237 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.1 | 0.16 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 8.49% | 10.33% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 2.74 | 2.55 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.2 | 0.25 |
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Groceries
| Item | Sharm El Sheikh | Al Minya |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.95 | 0.69 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.84 | 0.29 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.99 | 0.91 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.22 | 2.94 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.05 | 3.75 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.77 | 9.65 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.75 | 0.46 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.12 | 0.15 |
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Other
| Item | Sharm El Sheikh | Al Minya |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 14.52 | 8.87 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 3.48 | 1.36 |
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| Doctors visit | 8.93 | 5.22 |
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| Haircut, simple | 2.38 | 1.91 |
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| Brand Jeans | 19.47 | 17.78 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 71.99 | 76.46 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 127.78 | 101.18 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 1,177 | 1,275 |
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