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Cost of Living in Sīwah

Sīwah, Maţrūḩ, Egypt · Population 23,080

▼ -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 Sīwah

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 Sīwah 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 Sīwah

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Nearby Cities

As Sallūm

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Sīdī Barānī

271 km away · Maţrūḩ

Maţrūḩ

289 km away · Maţrūḩ

Qaşr al Farāfirah

337 km away · Al Wādī al Jadīd

Al Bawīţī

340 km away · Al Jīzah

Mandīshah

346 km away · Al Jīzah

Aḑ Ḑab‘ah

347 km away · Maţrūḩ

Al ‘Alamayn

377 km away · Maţrūḩ

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 Sīwah

Sīwah 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 Sīwah 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 Sīwah expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated £12,131 ($250) per month in Sīwah 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 Sīwah?
A net salary of around £15,771 ($325) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Sīwah with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Sīwah is £10,913 ($225).
How much is rent in Sīwah?
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 Sīwah cheaper than Egypt on average?
Yes — Sīwah 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 Sīwah?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at £2,968 ($61) in Sīwah. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about £131 ($3) and a cappuccino runs around £39 ($1).
How do transport costs in Sīwah compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Sīwah is estimated at £480 ($10). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Sīwah are estimates based on Egypt national averages adjusted for city size (population 23,080). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.