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Cost of Living in Al Ḩībah

Al Ḩībah, Al Baḩr al Aḩmar, Egypt · Population 16,209

▼ -16% vs Egypt average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)£12,131 ($250)
Couple, monthly£21,505 ($443)
Family of four, monthly£27,786 ($573)

Estimated Prices in Al Ḩībah

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant£131 ($2.70)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-range£524 ($10.80)per meal
Cappuccino£39.29 ($0.81)each
Monthly groceries (single person)£2,968 ($61.20)per month
Monthly public transport pass£480 ($9.90)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment£1,266 ($26.10)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)£367 ($7.56)per month
Fitness club membership£367 ($7.56)per month
Cinema ticket£96.03 ($1.98)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centre£4,889 ($101)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centre£3,401 ($70.13)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre£10,204 ($210)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Al Ḩībah is £10,913 ($225) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of £12,131 ($250) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly £15,771 ($325) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (£3,401 ($70)) represents about 28% of the total single-person budget.

Compare Al Ḩībah

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Nearby Cities

Al Fashn

3 km away · Banī Suwayf

Bibā

15 km away · Banī Suwayf

Maghāghah

18 km away · Al Minyā

Al ‘Idwah

20 km away · Al Minyā

Dishāshah

21 km away · Banī Suwayf

Shārūnah

24 km away · Al Minyā

Qufādah

29 km away · Al Minyā

Ihnāsyā al Madīnah

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 Ḩībah

Al Ḩībah is one of the key cities in Egypt. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is £12,131 ($250), placing it below the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around £3,401 ($70) per month.

For families, the estimated budget rises to £27,786 ($573) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately £21,505 ($443) monthly.

The average estimated net salary in Al Ḩībah is £10,913 ($225). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least £15,771 ($325) per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Al Ḩībah expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated £12,131 ($250) per month in Al Ḩībah including rent outside the city centre. That is 16% less than the national average for Egypt.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Al Ḩībah?
A net salary of around £15,771 ($325) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Al Ḩībah with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Al Ḩībah is £10,913 ($225).
How much is rent in Al Ḩībah?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated £4,889 ($101) per month in the city centre and £3,401 ($70) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about £10,204 ($210).
Is Al Ḩībah cheaper than Egypt on average?
Yes — Al Ḩībah is estimated to be about 16% cheaper than the Egypt average, making it a relatively affordable option in the country.
What is the cost of groceries in Al Ḩībah?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at £2,968 ($61) in Al Ḩībah. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about £131 ($3) and a cappuccino runs around £39 ($1).
How do transport costs in Al Ḩībah compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Al Ḩībah is estimated at £480 ($10). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Al Ḩībah are estimates based on Egypt national averages adjusted for city size (population 16,209). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.