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Cost of Living in Al Maţarīyah

Al Maţarīyah, Ad Daqahlīyah, Egypt · Population 164,743

▼ -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 Maţarīyah

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 Maţarīyah 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 Maţarīyah

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Nearby Cities

Al Jammālīyah

16 km away · Ad Daqahlīyah

Mīt Salsīl

22 km away · Ad Daqahlīyah

Kafr al Kurdī

24 km away · Ad Daqahlīyah

Şān al Ḩajar al Qiblīyah

27 km away · Ash Sharqīyah

Port Said

27 km away · Būr Sa‘īd

Būr Fu’ād

28 km away · Būr Sa‘īd

Damietta

33 km away · Dumyāţ

Fāraskūr

34 km away · Dumyāţ

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 Maţarīyah

Al Maţarīyah 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 Maţarīyah 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 Maţarīyah expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated £13,580 ($280) per month in Al Maţarīyah 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 Maţarīyah?
A net salary of around £17,654 ($364) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Al Maţarīyah with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Al Maţarīyah is £12,125 ($250).
How much is rent in Al Maţarīyah?
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 Maţarīyah cheaper than Egypt on average?
Yes — Al Maţarīyah 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 Maţarīyah?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at £3,298 ($68) in Al Maţarīyah. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about £146 ($3) and a cappuccino runs around £44 ($1).
How do transport costs in Al Maţarīyah compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Al Maţarīyah is estimated at £534 ($11). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Al Maţarīyah are estimates based on Egypt national averages adjusted for city size (population 164,743). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.