Cost of living in Sharm El Sheikh is 30% lower than in Kira Town (without rent).
Rent in Sharm El Sheikh is 13% cheaper than in Kira Town.
Cost of living including rent in Sharm El Sheikh is 22% lower than in Kira Town.
Food in Sharm El Sheikh is 22% cheaper than in Kira Town.
Transport in Sharm El Sheikh is 82% cheaper than in Kira Town.
| Sharm El Sheikh | Kira Town | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Sharm El Sheikh | Kira Town | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
6.21 $ | 2.67 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 26.8 $ | 26.3 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 7.25 $ | 7.81 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.72 $ | 1.3 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.24 $ | 2.66 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.28 $ | 0.44 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.92 $ | 0.71 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.85 $ | 1.14 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.14 $ | 1.35 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.25 $ | 1.82 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.58 $ | 3.74 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.47 $ | 4.78 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.34 $ | 4.06 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.83 $ | 2.77 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.62 $ | 1.51 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.31 $ | 1.87 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.41 $ | 1.45 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.62 $ | 1.76 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.11 $ | 0.38 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 0.61 $ | 1.29 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 5.56 $ | 10.8 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.72 $ | 1.17 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.75 $ | 2.71 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.1 $ | 0.81 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 8.95 $ | 44.5 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.19 $ | 1.52 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 2.47 $ | 2.69 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 8.08 $ | 16.8 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 1.57 $ | 4.27 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 1.95 $ | 6.02 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.01 $ | 1.35 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 0.85 $ | 1.29 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
10.9 $ | 26.6 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
11.7 $ | 40.5 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
6.92 $ | 69.7 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 223 $ | 187 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 212 $ | 405 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 304 $ | 255 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 187 $ | 823 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,033 $ | 1,135 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 719 $ | 835 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 104 $ | 178 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 13.54 % | 22.02 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 14.6 $ | 43.2 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 3.39 $ | 6.37 $ |
| Haircut | 1.94 $ | 6.31 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 65 $ | 33.9 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 17.3 $ | 17.3 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 112 $ | 124 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 1,247 $ | 4,408 $ |