Cost of living in Sharm El Sheikh is 59% lower than in Harare (without rent).
Rent in Sharm El Sheikh is 40% cheaper than in Harare.
Cost of living including rent in Sharm El Sheikh is 51% lower than in Harare.
Food in Sharm El Sheikh is 42% cheaper than in Harare.
Transport in Sharm El Sheikh is 95% cheaper than in Harare.
| Sharm El Sheikh | Harare | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Sharm El Sheikh | Harare | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
6.21 $ | 8.03 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 26.8 $ | 54.8 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 7.25 $ | 6.5 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.72 $ | 1.99 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.24 $ | 3.09 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.28 $ | 0.77 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.92 $ | 1.61 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.85 $ | 1.01 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.14 $ | 1.62 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.25 $ | 2.18 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.58 $ | 9.1 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.47 $ | 6.13 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.34 $ | 6.44 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.83 $ | 3.02 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.62 $ | 1.69 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.31 $ | 2.16 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.41 $ | 1.24 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.62 $ | 1.9 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.11 $ | 0.61 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 0.61 $ | 2.23 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 5.56 $ | 7 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.72 $ | 1.13 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.75 $ | 1.24 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.1 $ | 0.99 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 8.95 $ | 42.5 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.19 $ | 1.61 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 2.47 $ | 21.2 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 8.08 $ | 37.2 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 1.57 $ | 5.93 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 1.95 $ | 6 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.01 $ | 2.67 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 0.85 $ | 1.6 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
10.9 $ | 34.3 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
11.7 $ | 53.3 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
6.92 $ | 124 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 223 $ | 254 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 212 $ | 576 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 304 $ | 326 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 187 $ | 900 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,033 $ | 1,328 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 719 $ | 1,332 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 104 $ | 381 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 13.54 % | 14.99 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 14.6 $ | 61.9 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 3.39 $ | 10 $ |
| Haircut | 1.94 $ | 7.18 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 65 $ | 34.9 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 17.3 $ | 18.2 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 112 $ | 249 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 1,247 $ | 8,755 $ |