Can you live in Sharm El Sheikh with $ 1,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $953, you would have roughly $47 left each month (Affordable).

Can you live in Sharm El Sheikh with $ 2,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $953, you would have roughly $1,047 left each month (Very Comfortable).

Can you live in Sharm El Sheikh with $ 3,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $953, you would have roughly $2,047 left each month (Premium Lifestyle).

Can you live in Sharm El Sheikh with $ 5,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $953, you would have roughly $4,047 left each month (Premium Lifestyle).

Can you live in Sharm El Sheikh with $ 8,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $953, you would have roughly $7,047 left each month (Premium Lifestyle).

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Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt

How much does it really cost to live in Sharm El Sheikh? Housing, food, transport, internet and more — plus what salary you need to live comfortably.

Africa 👥 73,000 people ☀️ Warm climate Medium city 🌊 Near the sea 💱 EGP

💰 Can I afford Sharm El Sheikh? ⚖️ Compare this city Egypt →

$ $340 1-bedroom rent / mo

66 Quality of life / 100

66 Safety / 100

66 Internet / 100

76 Affordability / 100

Sharm El Sheikh vs Cairo ⚖️ Sharm El Sheikh vs Dahab ⚖️

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Estimated Monthly Cost

Single person, moderate lifestyle, 1-bedroom apartment.

Rent (1-bedroom)	$340
Food (moderate)	$250
Transport	$15
Utilities	$50
Internet	$24
Healthcare	$40
Entertainment	$125
Total (moderate)	$953

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Housing Costs

Typical monthly rent in Sharm El Sheikh.

Shared accommodation	$120
Studio	$220
1-bedroom	$340
2-bedroom	$520
3-bedroom	$750

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City Scores

How Sharm El Sheikh rates, out of 100.

Cost of living

Safety

Quality of life

Internet

Healthcare

Transport

Nightlife

Climate

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At a Glance

Climate☀️ Warm
City sizeMedium
Near the seaYes 🌊
Geography🌊 Sea
Capital cityCairo
LanguageArabic
CurrencyEGP
Time zoneAfrica/Cairo

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Pros and Cons of Sharm El Sheikh

✅ Pros

Affordable cost of living
Relatively safe city
Fast and reliable internet
Great overall quality of life
Located near the coast
Vibrant nightlife and entertainment

⚠️ Cons

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Monthly Budget by Lifestyle

Based on a single person living in a 1-bedroom apartment.

Budget $606 per month Basic $705 per month Moderate $953 per month Comfortable $1,366 per month Premium $2,285 per month

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Can You Live in Sharm El Sheikh on These Salaries?

Estimated for a single person, moderate lifestyle, 1-bedroom apartment.

Monthly income	Status	Remaining
$ 1,000	Affordable	$47 / month
$ 2,000	Very Comfortable	$1,047 / month
$ 3,000	Premium Lifestyle	$2,047 / month
$ 5,000	Premium Lifestyle	$4,047 / month
$ 8,000	Premium Lifestyle	$7,047 / month