CostLens
HomeEgypt › Al Maḩallah al Kubrá

Cost of Living in Al Maḩallah al Kubrá

Al Maḩallah al Kubrá, Al Gharbīyah, Egypt · Population 592,573

▲ +0% vs Egypt average

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

Estimated Prices in Al Maḩallah al Kubrá

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 Maḩallah al Kubrá 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 Maḩallah al Kubrá

Al Maḩallah al Kubrá vs CairoAl Maḩallah al Kubrá vs AlexandriaAl Maḩallah al Kubrá vs GizaAl Maḩallah al Kubrá vs Shubrā al KhaymahAl Maḩallah al Kubrá vs Port SaidAl Maḩallah al Kubrá vs Suez

Nearby Cities

Samannūd

7 km away · Al Gharbīyah

Abū Şīr Banā

9 km away · Al Gharbīyah

Ajā

12 km away · Ad Daqahlīyah

Mīt Damsīs

16 km away · Ad Daqahlīyah

Sunbāţ

18 km away · Al Gharbīyah

Nabarūh

19 km away · Ad Daqahlīyah

Quţūr

20 km away · Al Gharbīyah

Ţalkhā

23 km away · Ad Daqahlīyah

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 Maḩallah al Kubrá

Al Maḩallah al Kubrá 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 Maḩallah al Kubrá 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 Maḩallah al Kubrá expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated £14,455 ($298) per month in Al Maḩallah al Kubrá 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 Maḩallah al Kubrá?
A net salary of around £18,792 ($387) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Al Maḩallah al Kubrá with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Al Maḩallah al Kubrá is £12,853 ($265).
How much is rent in Al Maḩallah al Kubrá?
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 Maḩallah al Kubrá cheaper than Egypt on average?
No — Al Maḩallah al Kubrá 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 Maḩallah al Kubrá?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at £3,496 ($72) in Al Maḩallah al Kubrá. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about £154 ($3) and a cappuccino runs around £46 ($1).
How do transport costs in Al Maḩallah al Kubrá compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Al Maḩallah al Kubrá is estimated at £566 ($12). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Al Maḩallah al Kubrá are estimates based on Egypt national averages adjusted for city size (population 592,573). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.