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Sharm ash Shaykh vs Cairo

Egypt vs Egypt · 385 km apart

Sharm ash Shaykh

Egypt

£13,580 ($280)

single / month

Cheaper overall
VS

Cairo

Egypt

£17,996 ($371)

single / month

Category Breakdown (USD)

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

Verdict

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

Salary-adjusted, Sharm ash Shaykh 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 Sharm ash Shaykh  ·  Full cost of living in Cairo

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sharm ash Shaykh cheaper than Cairo?
Yes. A single person spends an estimated $280 per month in Sharm ash Shaykh versus $371 in Cairo — about 33% less.
How far is Sharm ash Shaykh from Cairo?
The straight-line distance between Sharm ash Shaykh and Cairo is approximately 385 km (240 miles).
Which city has better salaries, Sharm ash Shaykh or Cairo?
The estimated average net salary is $250 in Sharm ash Shaykh and $325 in Cairo. After living costs, a single person keeps roughly $0 in Sharm ash Shaykh versus $0 in Cairo per month.