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Cost of Living in Shubrā al Khaymah

Shubrā al Khaymah, Al Qalyūbīyah, Egypt · Population 1,025,569

▲ +8% vs Egypt average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)£15,628 ($322)
Couple, monthly£27,787 ($573)
Family of four, monthly£35,982 ($742)

Estimated Prices in Shubrā al Khaymah

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant£166 ($3.42)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-range£663 ($13.68)per meal
Cappuccino£49.76 ($1.03)each
Monthly groceries (single person)£3,760 ($77.52)per month
Monthly public transport pass£608 ($12.54)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment£1,603 ($33.06)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)£464 ($9.58)per month
Fitness club membership£464 ($9.58)per month
Cinema ticket£122 ($2.51)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centre£6,570 ($135)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centre£4,570 ($94.24)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre£13,711 ($283)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Shubrā al Khaymah is £13,823 ($285) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of £15,628 ($322) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly £20,317 ($419) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (£4,570 ($94)) represents about 29% of the total single-person budget.

Compare Shubrā al Khaymah

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Nearby Cities

Mīt Namā

2 km away · Al Qalyūbīyah

Al Khānkah

8 km away · Al Qalyūbīyah

Qalyūb

9 km away · Al Qalyūbīyah

Cairo

9 km away · Al Qāhirah

Awsīm

10 km away · Al Jīzah

Al Qanāţir al Khayrīyah

12 km away · Al Qalyūbīyah

Şafţ al Laban

13 km away · Al Jīzah

Giza

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

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

Al Maḩallah al Kubrá

Al Gharbīyah · pop. 592,573

£14,455 ($298) / mo

Living in Shubrā al Khaymah

Shubrā al Khaymah is one of the key cities in Egypt. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is £15,628 ($322), placing it above the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around £4,570 ($94) per month.

For families, the estimated budget rises to £35,982 ($742) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately £27,787 ($573) monthly.

The average estimated net salary in Shubrā al Khaymah is £13,823 ($285). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least £20,317 ($419) per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Shubrā al Khaymah expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated £15,628 ($322) per month in Shubrā al Khaymah including rent outside the city centre. That is 8% more than the national average for Egypt.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Shubrā al Khaymah?
A net salary of around £20,317 ($419) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Shubrā al Khaymah with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Shubrā al Khaymah is £13,823 ($285).
How much is rent in Shubrā al Khaymah?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated £6,570 ($135) per month in the city centre and £4,570 ($94) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about £13,711 ($283).
Is Shubrā al Khaymah cheaper than Egypt on average?
No — Shubrā al Khaymah is estimated to be about 8% more expensive than the Egypt average, mainly due to housing demand.
What is the cost of groceries in Shubrā al Khaymah?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at £3,760 ($78) in Shubrā al Khaymah. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about £166 ($3) and a cappuccino runs around £50 ($1).
How do transport costs in Shubrā al Khaymah compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Shubrā al Khaymah is estimated at £608 ($13). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Shubrā al Khaymah are estimates based on Egypt national averages adjusted for city size (population 1,025,569). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.