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Cost of Living in Al Qurayn

Al Qurayn, Ash Sharqīyah, Egypt · Population 101,238

▼ -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 Qurayn

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 Qurayn 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 Qurayn

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Nearby Cities

Fāqūs

14 km away · Ash Sharqīyah

Hihyā

15 km away · Ash Sharqīyah

Hirrīyat Raznah

19 km away · Ash Sharqīyah

Al Qaşşāşīn

20 km away · Ash Sharqīyah

Kafr Şaqr

23 km away · Ash Sharqīyah

Qantīr

23 km away · Ash Sharqīyah

Az Zaqāzīq

23 km away · Ash Sharqīyah

Bilbays

27 km away · Ash Sharqīyah

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 Qurayn

Al Qurayn 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 Qurayn 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 Qurayn expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated £13,580 ($280) per month in Al Qurayn 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 Qurayn?
A net salary of around £17,654 ($364) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Al Qurayn with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Al Qurayn is £12,125 ($250).
How much is rent in Al Qurayn?
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 Qurayn cheaper than Egypt on average?
Yes — Al Qurayn 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 Qurayn?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at £3,298 ($68) in Al Qurayn. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about £146 ($3) and a cappuccino runs around £44 ($1).
How do transport costs in Al Qurayn compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Al Qurayn is estimated at £534 ($11). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Al Qurayn are estimates based on Egypt national averages adjusted for city size (population 101,238). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.