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Cost of Living in ‘Izbat al Burj

‘Izbat al Burj, Ad Daqahlīyah, Egypt · Population 70,000

▼ -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 ‘Izbat al Burj

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 ‘Izbat al Burj 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 ‘Izbat al Burj

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Nearby Cities

Râs el-Barr

2 km away · Ad Daqahlīyah

Damietta

10 km away · Dumyāţ

Kafr al Baţţīkh

15 km away · Dumyāţ

Kafr Sa‘d

22 km away · Dumyāţ

Fāraskūr

23 km away · Dumyāţ

As Sarw

34 km away · Dumyāţ

Al Jammālīyah

36 km away · Ad Daqahlīyah

Mīt Salsīl

38 km away · Ad Daqahlīyah

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 ‘Izbat al Burj

‘Izbat al Burj 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 ‘Izbat al Burj 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 ‘Izbat al Burj expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated £13,580 ($280) per month in ‘Izbat al Burj 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 ‘Izbat al Burj?
A net salary of around £17,654 ($364) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in ‘Izbat al Burj with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in ‘Izbat al Burj is £12,125 ($250).
How much is rent in ‘Izbat al Burj?
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 ‘Izbat al Burj cheaper than Egypt on average?
Yes — ‘Izbat al Burj 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 ‘Izbat al Burj?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at £3,298 ($68) in ‘Izbat al Burj. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about £146 ($3) and a cappuccino runs around £44 ($1).
How do transport costs in ‘Izbat al Burj compare?
A monthly public transport pass in ‘Izbat al Burj is estimated at £534 ($11). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for ‘Izbat al Burj are estimates based on Egypt national averages adjusted for city size (population 70,000). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.