Cost of living in Ife is 54% higher than in Helwan (without rent).
Rent in Ife is 258% more expensive than in Helwan.
Cost of living including rent in Ife is 124% higher than in Helwan.
Food in Ife is 55% more expensive than in Helwan.
Transport in Ife is 280% more expensive than in Helwan.
| Ife | Helwan | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Ife | Helwan | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
2.75 $ | 3.51 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 35.2 $ | 15.8 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 5.38 $ | 4.19 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.94 $ | 1.7 $ |
| Capuccino | 0.82 $ | 1.37 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.48 $ | 0.32 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.14 $ | 0.89 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.7 $ | 0.64 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.77 $ | 0.73 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.29 $ | 1.45 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.72 $ | 3.29 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.12 $ | 4.36 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.23 $ | 8.87 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.8 $ | 1.35 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.26 $ | 0.46 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.98 $ | 0.33 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.94 $ | 0.41 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.17 $ | 0.53 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.31 $ | 0.12 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 0.56 $ | 0.59 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6.98 $ | 6.47 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.05 $ | 1.18 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.3 $ | 1.86 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.35 $ | 0.19 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 19.9 $ | 5.52 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.39 $ | 0.26 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 15 $ | 2.78 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 7.12 $ | 10.6 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 1.74 $ | 1.73 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 1.14 $ | 2.06 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 0.63 $ | 0.97 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 0.51 $ | 1.02 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
18.3 $ | 11.2 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
27.9 $ | 17.4 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
47 $ | 8.56 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 317 $ | 88 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 706 $ | 161 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 522 $ | 137 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,159 $ | 262 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 803 $ | 672 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 374 $ | 335 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 165 $ | 145 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 16.12 % | 14.2 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 23.2 $ | 14.9 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.72 $ | 2.88 $ |
| Haircut | 1.52 $ | 2.25 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 58.2 $ | 95.7 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 23.3 $ | 26.8 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 46.9 $ | 71.4 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 2,026 $ | 1,650 $ |