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Cost of Living in Al Khārjah

Al Khārjah, Al Wādī al Jadīd, Egypt

▼ -13% vs Egypt average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)£12,565 ($259)
Couple, monthly£22,282 ($459)
Family of four, monthly£28,799 ($594)

Estimated Prices in Al Khārjah

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant£135 ($2.79)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-range£541 ($11.16)per meal
Cappuccino£40.59 ($0.84)each
Monthly groceries (single person)£3,067 ($63.24)per month
Monthly public transport pass£496 ($10.23)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment£1,308 ($26.97)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)£379 ($7.81)per month
Fitness club membership£379 ($7.81)per month
Cinema ticket£99.23 ($2.05)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centre£5,094 ($105)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centre£3,544 ($73.06)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre£10,631 ($219)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Al Khārjah is £11,276 ($233) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of £12,565 ($259) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly £16,334 ($337) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (£3,544 ($73)) represents about 28% of the total single-person budget.

Compare Al Khārjah

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Al Qaşr

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Al Balyanā

169 km away · Sūhāj

Al Minshāh

170 km away · Sūhāj

Abū Ţisht

171 km away · Qinā

Akhmīm

173 km away · Sūhāj

Sāqultah

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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 Khārjah

Al Khārjah is one of the key cities in Egypt. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is £12,565 ($259), placing it below the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around £3,544 ($73) per month.

For families, the estimated budget rises to £28,799 ($594) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately £22,282 ($459) monthly.

The average estimated net salary in Al Khārjah is £11,276 ($233). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least £16,334 ($337) per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Al Khārjah expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated £12,565 ($259) per month in Al Khārjah including rent outside the city centre. That is 13% less than the national average for Egypt.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Al Khārjah?
A net salary of around £16,334 ($337) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Al Khārjah with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Al Khārjah is £11,276 ($233).
How much is rent in Al Khārjah?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated £5,094 ($105) per month in the city centre and £3,544 ($73) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about £10,631 ($219).
Is Al Khārjah cheaper than Egypt on average?
Yes — Al Khārjah is estimated to be about 13% cheaper than the Egypt average, making it a relatively affordable option in the country.
What is the cost of groceries in Al Khārjah?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at £3,067 ($63) in Al Khārjah. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about £135 ($3) and a cappuccino runs around £41 ($1).
How do transport costs in Al Khārjah compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Al Khārjah is estimated at £496 ($10). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Al Khārjah are estimates based on Egypt national averages adjusted for city size. Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.