Cost of living in Zagazig is 41% lower than in Benin (without rent).
Rent in Zagazig is 36% cheaper than in Benin.
Cost of living including rent in Zagazig is 39% lower than in Benin.
Food in Zagazig is 33% cheaper than in Benin.
Transport in Zagazig is 85% cheaper than in Benin.
| Zagazig | Benin | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Zagazig | Benin | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
3.29 $ | 2.3 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 14.8 $ | 31.8 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.31 $ | 4.85 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2 $ | 0.72 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.22 $ | 2.29 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.3 $ | 0.38 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.82 $ | 2.05 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.6 $ | 1.06 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.72 $ | 1.49 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.4 $ | 1.63 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.24 $ | 4.56 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.23 $ | 4.12 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.66 $ | 6.25 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.25 $ | 3 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.43 $ | 2.61 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.32 $ | 2.36 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.38 $ | 1.99 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.5 $ | 1.9 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.12 $ | 0.31 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 0.61 $ | 0.57 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6.59 $ | 4.78 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.11 $ | 0.98 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.82 $ | 1.27 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.19 $ | 0.36 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 7.83 $ | 12.9 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.25 $ | 0.52 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 2.94 $ | 18.7 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 10.2 $ | 7.89 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 1.69 $ | 2 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.15 $ | 0.7 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 0.91 $ | 0.43 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.07 $ | 0.36 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
9.62 $ | 17.7 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
14.7 $ | 26.7 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
8.26 $ | 28.7 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 79 $ | 109 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 120 $ | 244 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 142 $ | 180 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 199 $ | 338 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 533 $ | 525 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 265 $ | 879 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 123 $ | 106 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 13.76 % | 16.49 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 11 $ | 3.68 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 2.49 $ | 4.66 $ |
| Haircut | 2.32 $ | 1.57 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 95.5 $ | 77.4 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 24.5 $ | 21.7 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 60.2 $ | 82.5 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 1,308 $ | 2,313 $ |