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Qalyūb vs Alexandria

Egypt vs Egypt · 168 km apart

Qalyūb

Egypt

£13,580 ($280)

single / month

Cheaper overall
VS

Alexandria

Egypt

£17,699 ($365)

single / month

Category Breakdown (USD)

ExpenseQalyūbAlexandriaCheaper
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant$3.00$3.84Qalyūb
Three-course meal for two, mid-range$12.00$15.36Qalyūb
Cappuccino$0.90$1.15Qalyūb
Monthly groceries (single person)$68.00$87.04Qalyūb
Monthly public transport pass$11.00$14.08Qalyūb
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment$29.00$37.12Qalyūb
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)$8.40$10.75Qalyūb
Fitness club membership$8.40$10.75Qalyūb
Cinema ticket$2.20$2.82Qalyūb
One-bedroom apartment in city centre$115$157Qalyūb
One-bedroom apartment outside centre$80.00$109Qalyūb
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre$240$327Qalyūb
Total single-person budget$280$365Qalyūb
Average net salary$250$320

Verdict

Qalyūb is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Qalyūb runs about $280 versus $365 in Alexandria — a difference of roughly 30%.

Salary-adjusted, Qalyūb 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 Qalyūb  ·  Full cost of living in Alexandria

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Qalyūb cheaper than Alexandria?
Yes. A single person spends an estimated $280 per month in Qalyūb versus $365 in Alexandria — about 30% less.
How far is Qalyūb from Alexandria?
The straight-line distance between Qalyūb and Alexandria is approximately 168 km (104 miles).
Which city has better salaries, Qalyūb or Alexandria?
The estimated average net salary is $250 in Qalyūb and $320 in Alexandria. After living costs, a single person keeps roughly $0 in Qalyūb versus $0 in Alexandria per month.