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Cost of Living in Qalyūb

Qalyūb, Al Qalyūbīyah, Egypt · Population 156,363

▼ -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 Qalyūb

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 Qalyūb 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 Qalyūb

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Nearby Cities

Al Qanāţir al Khayrīyah

7 km away · Al Qalyūbīyah

Mīt Namā

7 km away · Al Qalyūbīyah

Shubrā al Khaymah

9 km away · Al Qalyūbīyah

Qahā

9 km away · Al Qalyūbīyah

Awsīm

11 km away · Al Jīzah

Al Khānkah

11 km away · Al Qalyūbīyah

Abū Za‘bal

15 km away · Al Qalyūbīyah

Birqāsh

16 km away · Al Jīzah

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 Qalyūb

Qalyūb 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 Qalyūb 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 Qalyūb expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated £13,580 ($280) per month in Qalyūb 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 Qalyūb?
A net salary of around £17,654 ($364) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Qalyūb with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Qalyūb is £12,125 ($250).
How much is rent in Qalyūb?
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 Qalyūb cheaper than Egypt on average?
Yes — Qalyūb 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 Qalyūb?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at £3,298 ($68) in Qalyūb. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about £146 ($3) and a cappuccino runs around £44 ($1).
How do transport costs in Qalyūb compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Qalyūb is estimated at £534 ($11). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Qalyūb are estimates based on Egypt national averages adjusted for city size (population 156,363). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.