Cost of Living in Qena - Updated Prices & Insights

Solo nomad: Estimated monthly costs are $406 (excluding rent), and $493 including rent.

Family of 3: Estimated monthly costs are $832 (excluding rent), and $1,078 including rent.

Meal at Budget Restaurant

$4.06 E£192

$3.04 E£144

$6.09 E£288

Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range

$15.99 E£756

$10.00 E£473

$31.98 E£1,512

Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)

$6.10 E£289

$6.85 E£324

Cappuccino

$1.65 E£78.1

$0.30 E£14.38

$4.00 E£189

Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)

$0.37 E£17.51

$0.31 E£14.59

$0.50 E£23.84

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

$0.13 E£6.15

$0.11 E£5.27

$0.19 E£8.79

Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)

$1.94 E£91.6

$1.16 E£55.1

$3.33 E£157

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$2.69 E£127

$1.80 E£85.0

$3.43 E£162

Milk (1 liter)

$0.95 E£44.91

$0.88 E£41.70

$0.96 E£45.37

White Bread (500g)

$0.61 E£28.71

$0.21 E£9.73

$1.16 E£55.0

Rice (white) (1kg)

$0.70 E£33.11

$0.50 E£23.86

$0.81 E£38.47

Eggs

$2.08 E£98.3

$1.39 E£65.5

$2.77 E£131

Local Cheese (1kg)

$3.46 E£164

$0.98 E£46.26

$7.81 E£369

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

$6.31 E£298

$3.85 E£182

$7.70 E£364

Beef Round Steak (1kg)

$9.61 E£454

$9.24 E£437

$9.63 E£455

Apples (1kg)

$1.31 E£62.1

$0.95 E£45.10

$1.65 E£78.2

Banana (1kg)

$0.43 E£20.46

$0.38 E£18.18

$0.47 E£22.28

Oranges (1kg)

$0.39 E£18.47

$0.29 E£13.52

$0.47 E£22.08

Tomato (1kg)

$0.61 E£28.84

$0.31 E£14.66

$0.82 E£38.62

Potato (1kg)

$0.47 E£22.02

$0.21 E£10.09

$0.57 E£27.07

Onion (1kg)

$0.53 E£25.18

$0.23 E£10.79

$0.75 E£35.53

Lettuce (1 head)

$0.28 E£13.16

$0.19 E£9.08

$0.29 E£13.61

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

$0.16 E£7.64

$0.10 E£4.82

$0.17 E£8.04

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)

$2.01 E£95.1

$1.71 E£80.7

$2.61 E£123

Wine (Bottle)

$7.78 E£368

$5.39 E£255

$10.17 E£481

Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

$1.26 E£59.7

$0.80 E£38.02

$1.79 E£84.7

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$1.82 E£86.3

$1.25 E£59.0

$2.40 E£114

One-way Ticket (Public Transport)

$0.20 E£9.60

$0.10 E£4.80

$0.20 E£9.60

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

$0.41 E£19.42

$0.27 E£12.62

$1.22 E£57.8

Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)

$0.14 E£6.42

$0.19 E£8.98

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

$2.02 E£95.5

$1.01 E£47.74

$2.02 E£95.5

Gasoline (1 liter)

$0.36 E£16.86

$0.38 E£17.85

Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)

$17.8K E£843.1K

Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)

$33.6K E£1.6M

$33.0K E£1.6M

$35.0K E£1.7M

Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)

$26.27 E£1,242

$15.83 E£749

$45.70 E£2,161

SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)

$6.33 E£299

$2.92 E£138

$10.72 E£507

Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)

$12.80 E£605

$6.20 E£293

$22.02 E£1,041

Gym Membership (Monthly)

$22.01 E£1,041

$5.87 E£278

$34.10 E£1,612

Cinema Ticket

$3.40 E£161

$2.92 E£138

$3.87 E£183

Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)

$99.0 E£4,679

International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)

$585 E£27.6K

Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)

$11.21 E£530

Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)

$19.84 E£938

Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)

$109 E£5,166

$59.6 E£2,818

$238 E£11.3K

Men's Leather Business Shoes

$50.2 E£2,374

$13.75 E£650

$98.2 E£4,642

1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$189 E£8,948

$98.5 E£4,658

$227 E£10.7K

1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$101 E£4,768

$55.0 E£2,601

$125 E£5,910

3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$309 E£14.6K

$134 E£6,350

$349 E£16.5K

3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$180 E£8,514

$70.0 E£3,311

$200 E£9,460

Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)

$912 E£43.1K

$327 E£15.5K

$912 E£43.1K

Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)

$531 E£25.1K

$252 E£11.9K

$531 E£25.1K

20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)

CityCost data is based on AI and user input – minor inaccuracies may occur.

Last update: January 13, 2026

Qena Median Internet Speeds (Updated December 2025)

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Cost of Living in Qena - Frequently Asked Questions

Compared with Cairo or the tourist hubs along the Red Sea, Qena offers a calmer rhythm and notably lower costs, making it appealing for extended stays. Cost of Living in Qena tends to be approachable relative to larger cities. You’ll find inexpensive guesthouses, modest apartments, and regular street-food meals that keep daily expenses predictable. Utilities, internet, and local transport hover at affordable levels when you choose longer-term arrangements. The trade-off is fewer luxury options and fewer international services, so you’ll balance value against convenience. Seasonal swings matter too: peak temple-season weeks can nudge prices up and crowds may increase, while off-season stays stay quieter. Tip: start with a short, flexible booking to gauge neighborhoods and connectivity.

Daily life in Qena revolves around simple routines and practical options. For housing, you’ll typically search through local agents or walk a few central streets to spot short-term rentals and longer leases; expect affordable, compact apartments near markets or along the Nile fringe. Food is abundant at markets and budget-friendly eateries; try locally owned teahouses for value and seasonal produce at good prices. Transport relies on shared minibuses, taxis, and walking; most places are walkable if you stay near the river. For work or study, reliable cafés and limited coworking spaces can work for light tasks. Tracking your Qena living cost helps you budget as you acclimate. Tip: carry small change for street vendors.

Quality of life in Qena is characterized by a slower pace, easier day-to-day logistics, and access to river views and local culture. A practical budgeting framework helps you save: separate housing from food, set monthly limits for excursions, and reserve a small buffer for occasional trips to bigger cities. Seasonality influences comfort levels: summers bring heat and higher electricity use, while cooler evenings make outdoor markets nicer in winter. Neighborhood fit often hinges on proximity to the Nile or the central bazaar, where you’ll find a mix of family-run businesses and guesthouses. Tip: dedicate a day to scouting neighborhoods – visit at different times to gauge noise, safety, and convenience.