CostLens
HomeEgypt › Al Quşayr

Cost of Living in Al Quşayr

Al Quşayr, Al Baḩr al Aḩmar, Egypt · Population 24,344

▼ -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 Quşayr

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 Quşayr 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 Quşayr

Al Quşayr vs CairoAl Quşayr vs AlexandriaAl Quşayr vs GizaAl Quşayr vs Shubrā al KhaymahAl Quşayr vs Port SaidAl Quşayr vs Suez

Nearby Cities

Safājā

79 km away · Al Baḩr al Aḩmar

Al Ghardaqah

136 km away · Al Baḩr al Aḩmar

Al Qal‘ah

146 km away · Qinā

Qifţ

146 km away · Qinā

Shanhūr

152 km away · Qinā

Jarājūs

154 km away · Qinā

Qinā

156 km away · Qinā

Naqādah

157 km away · Qinā

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 Quşayr

Al Quşayr 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 Quşayr 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 Quşayr expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated £12,131 ($250) per month in Al Quşayr 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 Quşayr?
A net salary of around £15,771 ($325) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Al Quşayr with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Al Quşayr is £10,913 ($225).
How much is rent in Al Quşayr?
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 Quşayr cheaper than Egypt on average?
Yes — Al Quşayr 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 Quşayr?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at £2,968 ($61) in Al Quşayr. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about £131 ($3) and a cappuccino runs around £39 ($1).
How do transport costs in Al Quşayr compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Al Quşayr is estimated at £480 ($10). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Al Quşayr are estimates based on Egypt national averages adjusted for city size (population 24,344). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.