Cost of Living in Sohag - Updated Prices & Insights

Solo nomad: Estimated monthly costs are $342 (excluding rent), and $452 including rent.

Family of 3: Estimated monthly costs are $734 (excluding rent), and $1,028 including rent.

Meal at Budget Restaurant

$3.53 E£168

$1.96 E£93.3

$5.4 E£256

Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range

$15.55 E£738

$9.72 E£462

$32.55 E£1,545

Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)

$4.61 E£219

$3.14 E£149

$5.9 E£280

Cappuccino

$1.51 E£71.8

$0.61 E£28.8

$2.04 E£96.6

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

$0.29 E£13.61

$0.38 E£18.14

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

$0.1 E£4.53

$0.09 E£4.11

$0.17 E£8.23

Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)

$1.22 E£57.8

$3.03 E£144

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$2.99 E£142

$2 E£94.9

$3.99 E£189

Milk (1 liter)

$0.89 E£42.18

$0.7 E£33.45

$1.01 E£48

White Bread (500g)

$0.61 E£29.14

$0.31 E£14.57

$1.01 E£48.08

Rice (white) (1kg)

$0.59 E£28.06

$0.5 E£23.71

$0.68 E£32.41

Eggs

$1.53 E£72.6

$1.41 E£66.9

$1.65 E£78.2

Local Cheese (1kg)

$3.29 E£156

$1.55 E£73.6

$7.75 E£368

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

$3.41 E£162

$1.81 E£85.8

$5.02 E£238

Beef Round Steak (1kg)

$7.9 E£375

$7.02 E£333

$8.77 E£416

Apples (1kg)

$1.43 E£67.9

$0.88 E£41.67

$1.76 E£83.4

Banana (1kg)

$0.55 E£26.04

$0.39 E£18.6

$0.77 E£36.73

Oranges (1kg)

$0.39 E£18.57

$0.19 E£9.06

$0.56 E£26.72

Tomato (1kg)

$0.37 E£17.56

$0.16 E£7.39

$0.67 E£31.88

Potato (1kg)

$0.38 E£17.95

$0.12 E£5.52

$0.67 E£31.76

Onion (1kg)

$0.41 E£19.24

$0.19 E£9.16

$0.57 E£27.03

Lettuce (1 head)

$0.24 E£11.45

$0.1 E£4.98

$0.31 E£14.93

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

$0.21 E£10.16

$0.18 E£8.55

$0.27 E£12.83

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)

$1.91 E£90.7

$1.54 E£73.1

$2.7 E£128

Wine (Bottle)

$6.2 E£294

$3.34 E£159

$7.62 E£362

Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

$1.36 E£64.4

$1.21 E£57.6

$1.82 E£86.2

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$1.78 E£84.4

$0.86 E£41.05

$2.88 E£137

One-way Ticket (Public Transport)

$0.19 E£8.84

$0.09 E£4.42

$0.19 E£8.84

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

$0.41 E£19.58

$0.27 E£12.73

$1.23 E£58.3

Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)

$0.31 E£14.89

$0.19 E£8.93

$0.51 E£24.32

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

$2.01 E£95.3

$1 E£47.64

$2.01 E£95.3

Gasoline (1 liter)

$0.33 E£15.8

$0.28 E£13.33

$0.37 E£17.77

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

$35.4K E£1.7M

$31.5K E£1.5M

$35.4K E£1.7M

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

$33.2K E£1.6M

$32.6K E£1.5M

$34.6K E£1.6M

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

$18.49 E£878

$11.89 E£564

$29.73 E£1,411

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

$6 E£285

$3.99 E£190

$7.99 E£379

Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)

$8.3 E£394

$6.84 E£324

$9.77 E£464

Gym Membership (Monthly)

$22.08 E£1,048

$5.89 E£280

$34.21 E£1,624

Cinema Ticket

$2.9 E£137

$1.94 E£92

$3.86 E£183

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

$89.7 E£4,260

$40 E£1,899

$100 E£4,746

International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)

$1,889 E£89.6K

$1,209 E£57.4K

$2,417 E£114.7K

Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)

$27.33 E£1,297

$9.8 E£465

$58.8 E£2,791

Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)

$48.37 E£2,296

$15.75 E£748

$78.7 E£3,738

Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)

$109 E£5,189

$59.6 E£2,830

$238 E£11.3K

Men's Leather Business Shoes

$50.8 E£2,413

$13.92 E£661

$99.4 E£4,718

1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$189 E£8,967

$98.3 E£4,668

$226 E£10.7K

1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$99.6 E£4,728

$54.3 E£2,579

$123 E£5,861

3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$307 E£14.6K

$134 E£6,338

$347 E£16.5K

3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$178 E£8,436

$69.1 E£3,281

$197 E£9,373

Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)

$860 E£40.8K

$368 E£17.5K

$913 E£43.4K

Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)

$422 E£20K

$264 E£12.5K

$545 E£25.9K

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

$104 E£4,914

20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)

16.67

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

Last update: November 29, 2025

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Cost of Living in Sohag - Frequently Asked Questions

Compared with larger Egyptian cities, Sohag generally offers a more relaxed tempo and lower everyday costs, which many travelers, expats, and digital nomads value for longer stays. The Cost of Living in Sohag tends to be lower for meals, groceries, and casual services, while lifestyle choices – like buying fresh produce at markets or cooking at home – can stretch your budget further. You’ll often find affordable, simple accommodations and local coworking or study spaces that suit a casual work routine. Seasonal events and religious holidays can shift crowds and prices briefly, but the core value remains steady for short or extended visits. Tip: Match your housing type to your daily routine to optimize value.

Start with a neighborhood tour focused on accessibility and comfort. In Sohag you’ll find a mix of compact apartments, guesthouses, and family-run compounds; look for places near markets or university hubs for easier access to daily amenities. For food, local markets and small eateries offer inexpensive, fresh options; cooking at home saves more. Transport relies on taxis, buses, and informal ride services; short walks often cover most sightseeing or errands. For work or study, consider a café with reliable Wi‑Fi or a small coworking setup. Tip: Bring a portable charger and offline maps for smoother days when connectivity fluctuates.

Quality of life here leans on pace, access to local culture, and the way you budget. A simple framework keeps you balanced: separate housing, food, transport, and activities; track your online/offline tasks to avoid overcommitting. Seasonal factors – harvest festivals, Ramadan, or school terms – affect crowds and prices more than you might expect, so plan ahead and anticipate market days. Choose a neighborhood that offers a mix of quiet streets and easy market access for daily routines; this often reduces transit time and saves stress. Sohag living cost can feel manageable when you align your lifestyle with local rhythms, not imported expectations. Tip: set a monthly flexible ceiling and adjust after a few weeks.