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Alexandria vs Port Said

Egypt vs Egypt · 230 km apart

Alexandria

Egypt

£17,699 ($365)

single / month

Port Said

Egypt

£14,455 ($298)

single / month

Cheaper overall

Category Breakdown (USD)

Expense	Alexandria	Port Said	Cheaper
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant	$3.84	$3.18	Port Said
Three-course meal for two, mid-range	$15.36	$12.72	Port Said
Cappuccino	$1.15	$0.95	Port Said
Monthly groceries (single person)	$87.04	$72.08	Port Said
Monthly public transport pass	$14.08	$11.66	Port Said
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment	$37.12	$30.74	Port Said
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)	$10.75	$8.90	Port Said
Fitness club membership	$10.75	$8.90	Port Said
Cinema ticket	$2.82	$2.33	Port Said
One-bedroom apartment in city centre	$157	$124	Port Said
One-bedroom apartment outside centre	$109	$86.04	Port Said
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre	$327	$258	Port Said
Total single-person budget	$365	$298	Port Said
Average net salary	$320	$265

Verdict

Port Said is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Alexandria runs about $365 versus $298 in Port Said — a difference of roughly 18%.

Salary-adjusted, Port Said leaves more disposable income after basic expenses. Both figures are model estimates — see each city page for local-currency detail.

Full cost of living in Alexandria · Full cost of living in Port Said

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alexandria cheaper than Port Said?

No. Alexandria costs an estimated $365 per month for a single person, about 18% more than Port Said at $298.

How far is Alexandria from Port Said?

The straight-line distance between Alexandria and Port Said is approximately 230 km (143 miles).

Which city has better salaries, Alexandria or Port Said?

The estimated average net salary is $320 in Alexandria and $265 in Port Said. After living costs, a single person keeps roughly $0 in Alexandria versus $0 in Port Said per month.