Sharm ash Shaykh, Janūb Sīnā’, Egypt · Population 73,000
▼ -6% vs Egypt average
| Expense | Estimated cost | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
The estimated average net salary in Sharm 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.
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£14,455 ($298) / moSharm 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 Sharm 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.