Cost of living in Faiyum is 55% lower than in Xai-Xai (without rent).
Rent in Faiyum is 79% cheaper than in Xai-Xai.
Cost of living including rent in Faiyum is 68% lower than in Xai-Xai.
Food in Faiyum is 56% cheaper than in Xai-Xai.
Transport in Faiyum is 73% cheaper than in Xai-Xai.
| Faiyum | Xai-Xai | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Faiyum | Xai-Xai | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
3.29 $ | 11 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 13.6 $ | 62.9 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 3.74 $ | 10.6 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.93 $ | 1.34 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.16 $ | 2.44 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.3 $ | 1.06 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.85 $ | 1.58 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.63 $ | 1.2 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.71 $ | 1.36 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.44 $ | 2.11 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.53 $ | 16.9 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.46 $ | 5.36 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.75 $ | 6.25 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.33 $ | 1.78 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.45 $ | 0.8 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.34 $ | 1.32 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.41 $ | 0.73 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.55 $ | 0.97 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.12 $ | 0.52 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 0.59 $ | 1.38 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6.31 $ | 13.3 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.06 $ | 0.9 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.84 $ | 2.58 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.19 $ | 0.28 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 6.9 $ | 11.9 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.26 $ | 1.34 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 3.12 $ | 34.1 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 9.72 $ | 35.9 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 2.27 $ | 4.57 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.88 $ | 4.2 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.04 $ | 1.98 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.15 $ | 1.73 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
9.77 $ | 44.9 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
15 $ | 68.2 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
8.31 $ | 132 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 88.3 $ | 321 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 143 $ | 765 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 142 $ | 579 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 223 $ | 1,246 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 622 $ | 3,590 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 305 $ | 2,526 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 137 $ | 281 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 14.28 % | 20.84 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 11.9 $ | 50.9 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 2.58 $ | 7.07 $ |
| Haircut | 2.16 $ | 6.77 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 95.6 $ | 76.4 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 23.8 $ | 34.2 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 61.1 $ | 271 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 1,415 $ | 5,510 $ |