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Cost of Living in Al Bājūr

Al Bājūr, Al Minūfīyah, Egypt · Population 65,320

▼ -6% vs Egypt average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)£13,580 ($280)
Couple, monthly£24,105 ($497)
Family of four, monthly£31,176 ($643)

Estimated Prices in Al Bājūr

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant£146 ($3.00)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-range£582 ($12.00)per meal
Cappuccino£43.65 ($0.90)each
Monthly groceries (single person)£3,298 ($68.00)per month
Monthly public transport pass£534 ($11.00)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment£1,407 ($29.00)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)£407 ($8.40)per month
Fitness club membership£407 ($8.40)per month
Cinema ticket£107 ($2.20)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centre£5,578 ($115)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centre£3,880 ($80.00)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre£11,640 ($240)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Al Bājūr is £12,125 ($250) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of £13,580 ($280) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly £17,654 ($364) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (£3,880 ($80)) represents about 29% of the total single-person budget.

Compare Al Bājūr

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Nearby Cities

Shanawān

9 km away · Al Minūfīyah

Banhā

12 km away · Al Qalyūbīyah

Munūf

12 km away · Al Minūfīyah

Shibīn al Kawm

14 km away · Al Minūfīyah

Ţūkh

16 km away · Al Qalyūbīyah

Ashmūn

16 km away · Al Minūfīyah

Zāwiyat Razīn

20 km away · Al Minūfīyah

Qahā

22 km away · Al Qalyūbīyah

Other Major Cities in Egypt

Cairo

Al Qāhirah · pop. 20,296,000

£17,996 ($371) / mo

Alexandria

Al Iskandarīyah · pop. 5,441,866

£17,699 ($365) / mo

Giza

Al Jīzah · pop. 4,458,135

£15,628 ($322) / mo

Shubrā al Khaymah

Al Qalyūbīyah · pop. 1,025,569

£15,628 ($322) / mo

Port Said

Būr Sa‘īd · pop. 791,749

£14,455 ($298) / mo

Suez

As Suways · pop. 716,458

£14,455 ($298) / mo

Al Manşūrah

Ad Daqahlīyah · pop. 621,953

£14,455 ($298) / mo

Ḩalwān

Al Qāhirah · pop. 619,293

£14,455 ($298) / mo

Living in Al Bājūr

Al Bājūr is one of the key cities in Egypt. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is £13,580 ($280), placing it below the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around £3,880 ($80) per month.

For families, the estimated budget rises to £31,176 ($643) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately £24,105 ($497) monthly.

The average estimated net salary in Al Bājūr is £12,125 ($250). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least £17,654 ($364) per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Al Bājūr expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated £13,580 ($280) per month in Al Bājūr including rent outside the city centre. That is 6% less than the national average for Egypt.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Al Bājūr?
A net salary of around £17,654 ($364) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Al Bājūr with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Al Bājūr is £12,125 ($250).
How much is rent in Al Bājūr?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated £5,578 ($115) per month in the city centre and £3,880 ($80) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about £11,640 ($240).
Is Al Bājūr cheaper than Egypt on average?
Yes — Al Bājūr is estimated to be about 6% cheaper than the Egypt average, making it a relatively affordable option in the country.
What is the cost of groceries in Al Bājūr?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at £3,298 ($68) in Al Bājūr. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about £146 ($3) and a cappuccino runs around £44 ($1).
How do transport costs in Al Bājūr compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Al Bājūr is estimated at £534 ($11). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Al Bājūr are estimates based on Egypt national averages adjusted for city size (population 65,320). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.