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Cairo vs Port Said

Egypt vs Egypt · 170 km apart

Cairo

Egypt

£17,996 ($371)

single / month

Port Said

Egypt

£14,455 ($298)

single / month

Cheaper overall

Category Breakdown (USD)

Expense	Cairo	Port Said	Cheaper
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant	$3.90	$3.18	Port Said
Three-course meal for two, mid-range	$15.60	$12.72	Port Said
Cappuccino	$1.17	$0.95	Port Said
Monthly groceries (single person)	$88.40	$72.08	Port Said
Monthly public transport pass	$14.30	$11.66	Port Said
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment	$37.70	$30.74	Port Said
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)	$10.92	$8.90	Port Said
Fitness club membership	$10.92	$8.90	Port Said
Cinema ticket	$2.86	$2.33	Port Said
One-bedroom apartment in city centre	$160	$124	Port Said
One-bedroom apartment outside centre	$111	$86.04	Port Said
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre	$333	$258	Port Said
Total single-person budget	$371	$298	Port Said
Average net salary	$325	$265

Verdict

Port Said is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Cairo runs about $371 versus $298 in Port Said — a difference of roughly 20%.

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 Cairo · Full cost of living in Port Said

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cairo cheaper than Port Said?

No. Cairo costs an estimated $371 per month for a single person, about 20% more than Port Said at $298.

How far is Cairo from Port Said?

The straight-line distance between Cairo and Port Said is approximately 170 km (105 miles).

Which city has better salaries, Cairo or Port Said?

The estimated average net salary is $325 in Cairo and $265 in Port Said. After living costs, a single person keeps roughly $0 in Cairo versus $0 in Port Said per month.