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Cost of Living in Al Fayyūm

Al Fayyūm, Al Fayyūm, Egypt · Population 519,047

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Single person, monthly (incl. rent)£14,455 ($298)
Couple, monthly£25,677 ($529)
Family of four, monthly£33,227 ($685)

Estimated Prices in Al Fayyūm

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant£154 ($3.18)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-range£617 ($12.72)per meal
Cappuccino£46.27 ($0.95)each
Monthly groceries (single person)£3,496 ($72.08)per month
Monthly public transport pass£566 ($11.66)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment£1,491 ($30.74)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)£432 ($8.90)per month
Fitness club membership£432 ($8.90)per month
Cinema ticket£113 ($2.33)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centre£5,999 ($124)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centre£4,173 ($86.04)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre£12,519 ($258)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Al Fayyūm is £12,853 ($265) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of £14,455 ($298) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly £18,792 ($387) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (£4,173 ($86)) represents about 29% of the total single-person budget.

Compare Al Fayyūm

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Nearby Cities

Abjīj

2 km away · Al Fayyūm

Biyahmū

8 km away · Al Fayyūm

Sinnūris

12 km away · Al Fayyūm

Ibshawāy

16 km away · Al Fayyūm

An Nazlah

18 km away · Al Fayyūm

Sidmant al Jabal

26 km away · Al Fayyūm

Ihnāsyā al Madīnah

26 km away · Banī Suwayf

Qiman al ‘Arūs

32 km away · Banī Suwayf

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 Fayyūm

Al Fayyūm is one of the key cities in Egypt. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is £14,455 ($298), placing it above the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around £4,173 ($86) per month.

For families, the estimated budget rises to £33,227 ($685) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately £25,677 ($529) monthly.

The average estimated net salary in Al Fayyūm is £12,853 ($265). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least £18,792 ($387) per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Al Fayyūm expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated £14,455 ($298) per month in Al Fayyūm including rent outside the city centre. That is 0% more than the national average for Egypt.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Al Fayyūm?
A net salary of around £18,792 ($387) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Al Fayyūm with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Al Fayyūm is £12,853 ($265).
How much is rent in Al Fayyūm?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated £5,999 ($124) per month in the city centre and £4,173 ($86) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about £12,519 ($258).
Is Al Fayyūm cheaper than Egypt on average?
No — Al Fayyūm is estimated to be about 0% more expensive than the Egypt average, mainly due to housing demand.
What is the cost of groceries in Al Fayyūm?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at £3,496 ($72) in Al Fayyūm. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about £154 ($3) and a cappuccino runs around £46 ($1).
How do transport costs in Al Fayyūm compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Al Fayyūm is estimated at £566 ($12). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Al Fayyūm are estimates based on Egypt national averages adjusted for city size (population 519,047). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.