Cost of living
Beirut compared to El Minieh
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Overview comparison
BeirutEl Minieh
Consumer prices in Beirut are roughly 28% higher than in El Minieh.
Cost of living
| Item | Beirut | El Minieh |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,343 | 861 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,372 | 2,252 |
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| Without rent one person | 708 | 440 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,484 | 1,173 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 654.77 | 429.19 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,246.96 | 1,118.05 |
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| Food person | 347 | 273 |
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| Food family | 814 | 685 |
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| Transport person | 208.44 | 47.8 |
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| Transport family | 392.99 | 129.36 |
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| Life expectancy | 65.65 years | 67.03 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Beirut | El Minieh |
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| Lunch Menu | 9.32 | 9.33 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 41.49 | 43.64 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 6.33 | 6.47 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.69 | 3.47 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.05 | 2.35 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.78 | 1.82 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Beirut | El Minieh |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 617.41 | 469.91 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 373.69 | 215.63 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,091.51 | 1,050.88 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 832.9 | 568.54 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 109.33 | 136.65 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 206.8 | 215.34 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 25.47 | 31.07 |
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Transportation
| Item | Beirut | El Minieh |
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| Local transport ticket | 9.69 | 12.93 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 3,914 | 2,264 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,241 | 1,250 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.25 | 1.37 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 91.59% | 69.35% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 14.13 | 11.87 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.81 | 1 |
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Groceries
| Item | Beirut | El Minieh |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.5 | 1.44 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.98 | 0.8 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.95 | 2.43 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.52 | 9 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.66 | 7.83 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 12.4 | 9.05 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.24 | 1.15 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.26 | 0.25 |
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Other
| Item | Beirut | El Minieh |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 48.07 | 36.79 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 6.14 | 7.03 |
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| Doctors visit | 51.64 | 47.99 |
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| Haircut, simple | 6.25 | 8.24 |
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| Brand Jeans | 65.67 | 84.76 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 84.76 | 116.66 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 287.47 | 222.75 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 4,287 | 3,192 |
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