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Cost of Living in Kafr Sa‘d

Kafr Sa‘d, Dumyāţ, Egypt · Population 22,500

▼ -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 Kafr Sa‘d

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 Kafr Sa‘d 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 Kafr Sa‘d

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As Sarw

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Damietta

15 km away · Dumyāţ

‘Izbat al Burj

22 km away · Ad Daqahlīyah

Mīt Salsīl

24 km away · Ad Daqahlīyah

Shirbīn

24 km away · Ad Daqahlīyah

Râs el-Barr

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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 Sa‘d

Kafr Sa‘d 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 Kafr Sa‘d 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 Kafr Sa‘d expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated £12,131 ($250) per month in Kafr Sa‘d 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 Kafr Sa‘d?
A net salary of around £15,771 ($325) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Kafr Sa‘d with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Kafr Sa‘d is £10,913 ($225).
How much is rent in Kafr Sa‘d?
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 Kafr Sa‘d cheaper than Egypt on average?
Yes — Kafr Sa‘d 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 Kafr Sa‘d?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at £2,968 ($61) in Kafr Sa‘d. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about £131 ($3) and a cappuccino runs around £39 ($1).
How do transport costs in Kafr Sa‘d compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Kafr Sa‘d is estimated at £480 ($10). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Kafr Sa‘d are estimates based on Egypt national averages adjusted for city size (population 22,500). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.