Cost of living
Sinai compared to Cairo Governorate
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Overview comparison
SinaiCairo Governorate
Consumer prices in Cairo Governorate are roughly 36% higher than in Sinai.
Cost of living
| Item | Sinai | Cairo Governorate |
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| Total with rent one person | 248 | 488 |
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| Total with rent family | 521 | 887 |
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| Without rent one person | 172 | 264 |
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| Without rent one family | 483 | 889 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 102.49 | 183.49 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 91.76 | 353.24 |
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| Food person | 119 | 177 |
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| Food family | 387 | 386 |
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| Transport person | 17.84 | 36.99 |
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| Transport family | 51.04 | 79.82 |
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| Life expectancy | 77.43 years | 66.9 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Sinai | Cairo Governorate |
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| Lunch Menu | 2.16 | 3.25 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 13 | 15.08 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 4.57 | 4.16 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.74 | 1.62 |
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| Cappuccino | 0.78 | 1.78 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.3 | 0.37 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Sinai | Cairo Governorate |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 116.47 | 170.16 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 87.97 | 115.32 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 106.39 | 405.87 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 55.97 | 316.45 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 7.69 | 18.79 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 9.93 | 27.1 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 10.43 | 10.5 |
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Transportation
| Item | Sinai | Cairo Governorate |
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| Local transport ticket | 7.61 | 11.45 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 580 | 757 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 272 | 344 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.18 | 0.19 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 9.99% | 9.08% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 2.59 | 2.41 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.21 | 0.3 |
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Groceries
| Item | Sinai | Cairo Governorate |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.7 | 0.76 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.59 | 0.72 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.56 | 1.38 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.42 | 3.65 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.6 | 3.9 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.11 | 10.44 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.42 | 0.51 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.12 | 0.11 |
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Other
| Item | Sinai | Cairo Governorate |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 3.9 | 19.47 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 2.71 | 3.81 |
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| Doctors visit | 8.23 | 12.69 |
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| Haircut, simple | 2 | 2.95 |
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| Brand Jeans | 14.69 | 31.46 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 84.32 | 92.99 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 66.99 | 94.71 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 1,446 | 1,911 |
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