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Cost of Living in Kafr ash Shaykh

Kafr ash Shaykh, Kafr ash Shaykh, Egypt · Population 147,393

▼ -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 Kafr ash Shaykh

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 Kafr ash Shaykh 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 Kafr ash Shaykh

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Nearby Cities

Sakhā

3 km away · Kafr ash Shaykh

Qillīn

11 km away · Kafr ash Shaykh

Quţūr

15 km away · Al Gharbīyah

Najrīj

17 km away · Al Gharbīyah

Ash Shuhadā’

20 km away · Al Minūfīyah

Basyūn

23 km away · Al Gharbīyah

Şā al Ḩajar

23 km away · Al Gharbīyah

Shubrākhīt

24 km away · Al Buḩayrah

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 Kafr ash Shaykh

Kafr ash Shaykh 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 Kafr ash Shaykh 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 Kafr ash Shaykh expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated £13,580 ($280) per month in Kafr ash Shaykh 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 Kafr ash Shaykh?
A net salary of around £17,654 ($364) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Kafr ash Shaykh with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Kafr ash Shaykh is £12,125 ($250).
How much is rent in Kafr ash Shaykh?
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 Kafr ash Shaykh cheaper than Egypt on average?
Yes — Kafr ash Shaykh 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 Kafr ash Shaykh?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at £3,298 ($68) in Kafr ash Shaykh. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about £146 ($3) and a cappuccino runs around £44 ($1).
How do transport costs in Kafr ash Shaykh compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Kafr ash Shaykh is estimated at £534 ($11). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Kafr ash Shaykh are estimates based on Egypt national averages adjusted for city size (population 147,393). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.