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Cost of Living in Az Zaqāzīq

Az Zaqāzīq, Ash Sharqīyah, Egypt · Population 302,840

▲ +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 Az Zaqāzīq

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 Az Zaqāzīq 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 Az Zaqāzīq

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Nearby Cities

Hirrīyat Raznah

5 km away · Ash Sharqīyah

Hihyā

14 km away · Ash Sharqīyah

Bilbays

18 km away · Ash Sharqīyah

Kafr Shukr

22 km away · Al Minūfīyah

Al Qurayn

23 km away · Ash Sharqīyah

Kafr Şaqr

28 km away · Ash Sharqīyah

Mīt Ghamr

28 km away · Ad Daqahlīyah

Ziftá

30 km away · Al Gharbīyah

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 Az Zaqāzīq

Az Zaqāzīq 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 Az Zaqāzīq 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 Az Zaqāzīq expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated £14,455 ($298) per month in Az Zaqāzīq 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 Az Zaqāzīq?
A net salary of around £18,792 ($387) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Az Zaqāzīq with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Az Zaqāzīq is £12,853 ($265).
How much is rent in Az Zaqāzīq?
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 Az Zaqāzīq cheaper than Egypt on average?
No — Az Zaqāzīq is estimated to be about 0% more expensive than the Egypt average, mainly due to housing demand.
What is the cost of groceries in Az Zaqāzīq?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at £3,496 ($72) in Az Zaqāzīq. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about £154 ($3) and a cappuccino runs around £46 ($1).
How do transport costs in Az Zaqāzīq compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Az Zaqāzīq is estimated at £566 ($12). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Az Zaqāzīq are estimates based on Egypt national averages adjusted for city size (population 302,840). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.