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Qalyūb vs Cairo

Egypt vs Egypt · 18 km apart

Qalyūb

Egypt

£13,580 ($280)

single / month

Cheaper overall
VS

Cairo

Egypt

£17,996 ($371)

single / month

Category Breakdown (USD)

ExpenseQalyūbCairoCheaper
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant$3.00$3.90Qalyūb
Three-course meal for two, mid-range$12.00$15.60Qalyūb
Cappuccino$0.90$1.17Qalyūb
Monthly groceries (single person)$68.00$88.40Qalyūb
Monthly public transport pass$11.00$14.30Qalyūb
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment$29.00$37.70Qalyūb
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)$8.40$10.92Qalyūb
Fitness club membership$8.40$10.92Qalyūb
Cinema ticket$2.20$2.86Qalyūb
One-bedroom apartment in city centre$115$160Qalyūb
One-bedroom apartment outside centre$80.00$111Qalyūb
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre$240$333Qalyūb
Total single-person budget$280$371Qalyūb
Average net salary$250$325

Verdict

Qalyūb is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Qalyūb runs about $280 versus $371 in Cairo — a difference of roughly 33%.

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 Cairo

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Qalyūb cheaper than Cairo?
Yes. A single person spends an estimated $280 per month in Qalyūb versus $371 in Cairo — about 33% less.
How far is Qalyūb from Cairo?
The straight-line distance between Qalyūb and Cairo is approximately 18 km (11 miles).
Which city has better salaries, Qalyūb or Cairo?
The estimated average net salary is $250 in Qalyūb and $325 in Cairo. After living costs, a single person keeps roughly $0 in Qalyūb versus $0 in Cairo per month.