Cost of living in Port Said is 13% lower than in Helwan (without rent).
Rent in Port Said is 29% cheaper than in Helwan.
Cost of living including rent in Port Said is 18% lower than in Helwan.
Food in Port Said is 21% cheaper than in Helwan.
Transport in Port Said is 35% more expensive than in Helwan.
| Port Said | Helwan | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Port Said | Helwan | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
3.04 $ | 3.51 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 11.4 $ | 15.8 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 3.67 $ | 4.19 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.57 $ | 1.7 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.14 $ | 1.37 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.29 $ | 0.32 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.5 $ | 0.89 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.56 $ | 0.64 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.49 $ | 0.73 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.21 $ | 1.45 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.92 $ | 3.29 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.4 $ | 4.36 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.96 $ | 8.87 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.15 $ | 1.35 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.45 $ | 0.46 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.35 $ | 0.33 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.4 $ | 0.41 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.6 $ | 0.53 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.14 $ | 0.12 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 0.61 $ | 0.59 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 4.51 $ | 6.47 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.95 $ | 1.18 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.57 $ | 1.86 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.19 $ | 0.19 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 11.9 $ | 5.52 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.26 $ | 0.26 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 3.55 $ | 2.78 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 9.19 $ | 10.6 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 1.3 $ | 1.73 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.68 $ | 2.06 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 0.75 $ | 0.97 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 0.82 $ | 1.02 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
9.48 $ | 11.2 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
14.6 $ | 17.4 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
7.46 $ | 8.56 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 57.3 $ | 88 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 82.7 $ | 161 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 106 $ | 137 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 238 $ | 262 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 524 $ | 672 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 238 $ | 335 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 111 $ | 145 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 14.93 % | 14.2 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 4.82 $ | 14.9 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 2.41 $ | 2.88 $ |
| Haircut | 2.98 $ | 2.25 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 91.1 $ | 95.7 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 32.6 $ | 26.8 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 55.2 $ | 71.4 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 1,349 $ | 1,650 $ |