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Cost of Living in Aş Şaff

Aş Şaff, Al Jīzah, Egypt · Population 59,348

▼ -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 Aş Şaff

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 Aş Şaff 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 Aş Şaff

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Nearby Cities

Al ‘Ayyāţ

7 km away · Al Jīzah

Qiman al ‘Arūs

31 km away · Banī Suwayf

Al Badrashayn

32 km away · Al Jīzah

Ḩalwān

32 km away · Al Qāhirah

Al Ḩawāmidīyah

37 km away · Al Jīzah

Şidfā

41 km away · Asyūţ

Sinnūris

44 km away · Al Fayyūm

Biyahmū

47 km away · Al Fayyūm

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 Aş Şaff

Aş Şaff 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 Aş Şaff 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 Aş Şaff expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated £13,580 ($280) per month in Aş Şaff 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 Aş Şaff?
A net salary of around £17,654 ($364) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Aş Şaff with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Aş Şaff is £12,125 ($250).
How much is rent in Aş Şaff?
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 Aş Şaff cheaper than Egypt on average?
Yes — Aş Şaff 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 Aş Şaff?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at £3,298 ($68) in Aş Şaff. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about £146 ($3) and a cappuccino runs around £44 ($1).
How do transport costs in Aş Şaff compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Aş Şaff is estimated at £534 ($11). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Aş Şaff are estimates based on Egypt national averages adjusted for city size (population 59,348). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.