CostLens
HomeEgypt › Port Said

Cost of Living in Port Said

Port Said, Būr Sa‘īd, Egypt · Population 791,749

▲ +0% vs Egypt average

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

Estimated Prices in Port Said

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 Port Said 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 Port Said

Port Said vs CairoPort Said vs AlexandriaPort Said vs GizaPort Said vs Shubrā al KhaymahPort Said vs SuezPort Said vs Al Manşūrah

Nearby Cities

Būr Fu’ād

4 km away · Būr Sa‘īd

Al Maţarīyah

27 km away · Ad Daqahlīyah

Al Jammālīyah

43 km away · Ad Daqahlīyah

Al Qanţarah

46 km away · Shamāl Sīnā’

Damietta

49 km away · Dumyāţ

Mīt Salsīl

49 km away · Ad Daqahlīyah

Şān al Ḩajar al Qiblīyah

52 km away · Ash Sharqīyah

Kafr al Kurdī

52 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

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

Al Maḩallah al Kubrá

Al Gharbīyah · pop. 592,573

£14,455 ($298) / mo

Living in Port Said

Port Said 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 Port Said 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 Port Said expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated £14,455 ($298) per month in Port Said 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 Port Said?
A net salary of around £18,792 ($387) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Port Said with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Port Said is £12,853 ($265).
How much is rent in Port Said?
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 Port Said cheaper than Egypt on average?
No — Port Said is estimated to be about 0% more expensive than the Egypt average, mainly due to housing demand.
What is the cost of groceries in Port Said?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at £3,496 ($72) in Port Said. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about £154 ($3) and a cappuccino runs around £46 ($1).
How do transport costs in Port Said compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Port Said is estimated at £566 ($12). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Port Said are estimates based on Egypt national averages adjusted for city size (population 791,749). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.