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Cost of Living in Basyūn

Basyūn, Al Gharbīyah, Egypt · Population 320,056

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Single person, monthly (incl. rent)£14,455 ($298)
Couple, monthly£25,677 ($529)
Family of four, monthly£33,227 ($685)

Estimated Prices in Basyūn

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 Basyūn 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 Basyūn

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Nearby Cities

Şā al Ḩajar

5 km away · Al Gharbīyah

Najrīj

7 km away · Al Gharbīyah

Qillīn

13 km away · Kafr ash Shaykh

Kafr az Zayyāt

13 km away · Al Gharbīyah

Shubrākhīt

14 km away · Al Buḩayrah

Quţūr

14 km away · Al Gharbīyah

Ash Shuhadā’

18 km away · Al Minūfīyah

Sakhā

21 km away · Kafr ash Shaykh

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 Basyūn

Basyūn 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 Basyūn 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 Basyūn expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated £14,455 ($298) per month in Basyūn 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 Basyūn?
A net salary of around £18,792 ($387) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Basyūn with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Basyūn is £12,853 ($265).
How much is rent in Basyūn?
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 Basyūn cheaper than Egypt on average?
No — Basyūn is estimated to be about 0% more expensive than the Egypt average, mainly due to housing demand.
What is the cost of groceries in Basyūn?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at £3,496 ($72) in Basyūn. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about £154 ($3) and a cappuccino runs around £46 ($1).
How do transport costs in Basyūn compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Basyūn is estimated at £566 ($12). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Basyūn are estimates based on Egypt national averages adjusted for city size (population 320,056). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.