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Râs el-Barr vs Cairo

Egypt vs Egypt · 174 km apart

Râs el-Barr

Egypt

£12,131 ($250)

single / month

Cheaper overall
VS

Cairo

Egypt

£17,996 ($371)

single / month

Category Breakdown (USD)

ExpenseRâs el-BarrCairoCheaper
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant$2.70$3.90Râs el-Barr
Three-course meal for two, mid-range$10.80$15.60Râs el-Barr
Cappuccino$0.81$1.17Râs el-Barr
Monthly groceries (single person)$61.20$88.40Râs el-Barr
Monthly public transport pass$9.90$14.30Râs el-Barr
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment$26.10$37.70Râs el-Barr
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)$7.56$10.92Râs el-Barr
Fitness club membership$7.56$10.92Râs el-Barr
Cinema ticket$1.98$2.86Râs el-Barr
One-bedroom apartment in city centre$101$160Râs el-Barr
One-bedroom apartment outside centre$70.13$111Râs el-Barr
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre$210$333Râs el-Barr
Total single-person budget$250$371Râs el-Barr
Average net salary$225$325

Verdict

Râs el-Barr is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Râs el-Barr runs about $250 versus $371 in Cairo — a difference of roughly 48%.

Salary-adjusted, Râs el-Barr 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 Râs el-Barr  ·  Full cost of living in Cairo

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Râs el-Barr cheaper than Cairo?
Yes. A single person spends an estimated $250 per month in Râs el-Barr versus $371 in Cairo — about 48% less.
How far is Râs el-Barr from Cairo?
The straight-line distance between Râs el-Barr and Cairo is approximately 174 km (108 miles).
Which city has better salaries, Râs el-Barr or Cairo?
The estimated average net salary is $225 in Râs el-Barr and $325 in Cairo. After living costs, a single person keeps roughly $0 in Râs el-Barr versus $0 in Cairo per month.