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Cost of Living in Qiman al ‘Arūs

Qiman al ‘Arūs, Banī Suwayf, Egypt · Population 28,246

▼ -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 Qiman al ‘Arūs

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 Qiman al ‘Arūs 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 Qiman al ‘Arūs

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Nearby Cities

Banī Suwayf

27 km away · Banī Suwayf

Aş Şaff

31 km away · Al Jīzah

Biyahmū

31 km away · Al Fayyūm

Sinnūris

32 km away · Al Fayyūm

Al Fayyūm

32 km away · Al Fayyūm

Sidmant al Jabal

33 km away · Al Fayyūm

Ihnāsyā al Madīnah

33 km away · Banī Suwayf

Abjīj

34 km away · Al Fayyūm

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 Qiman al ‘Arūs

Qiman al ‘Arūs 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 Qiman al ‘Arūs 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 Qiman al ‘Arūs expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated £12,131 ($250) per month in Qiman al ‘Arūs 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 Qiman al ‘Arūs?
A net salary of around £15,771 ($325) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Qiman al ‘Arūs with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Qiman al ‘Arūs is £10,913 ($225).
How much is rent in Qiman al ‘Arūs?
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 Qiman al ‘Arūs cheaper than Egypt on average?
Yes — Qiman al ‘Arūs 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 Qiman al ‘Arūs?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at £2,968 ($61) in Qiman al ‘Arūs. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about £131 ($3) and a cappuccino runs around £39 ($1).
How do transport costs in Qiman al ‘Arūs compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Qiman al ‘Arūs is estimated at £480 ($10). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Qiman al ‘Arūs are estimates based on Egypt national averages adjusted for city size (population 28,246). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.