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Cost of Living in Banī ‘Ubayd

Banī ‘Ubayd, Ad Daqahlīyah, Egypt · Population 30,048

▼ -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 Banī ‘Ubayd

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 Banī ‘Ubayd 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 Banī ‘Ubayd

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Nearby Cities

Dikirnis

8 km away · Ad Daqahlīyah

Maḩallat Damanah

16 km away · Ad Daqahlīyah

Timayy al Imdīd

17 km away · Ad Daqahlīyah

Kafr al Kurdī

18 km away · Ad Daqahlīyah

Mīt Salsīl

22 km away · Ad Daqahlīyah

Shirbīn

22 km away · Ad Daqahlīyah

Şān al Ḩajar al Qiblīyah

23 km away · Ash Sharqīyah

As Sarw

24 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 Banī ‘Ubayd

Banī ‘Ubayd 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 Banī ‘Ubayd 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 Banī ‘Ubayd expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated £12,131 ($250) per month in Banī ‘Ubayd 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 Banī ‘Ubayd?
A net salary of around £15,771 ($325) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Banī ‘Ubayd with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Banī ‘Ubayd is £10,913 ($225).
How much is rent in Banī ‘Ubayd?
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 Banī ‘Ubayd cheaper than Egypt on average?
Yes — Banī ‘Ubayd 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 Banī ‘Ubayd?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at £2,968 ($61) in Banī ‘Ubayd. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about £131 ($3) and a cappuccino runs around £39 ($1).
How do transport costs in Banī ‘Ubayd compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Banī ‘Ubayd is estimated at £480 ($10). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Banī ‘Ubayd are estimates based on Egypt national averages adjusted for city size (population 30,048). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.