Travel budget and cost of living in Marsa Alam (Egypt) how much does a trip cost?

Marsa Alam travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Marsa Alam

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Marsa Alam for 2 people.

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).

Cost of living in Marsa Alam compared to United States in 2024

On average, the cost of living in Marsa Alam in 2024 is 64% less than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Marsa Alam in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Marsa Alam by expense type

Restaurant budget in Marsa Alam

Lunch

$ 4/person
($ 3 to $ 8.4)

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79% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20

3 course dinner

$ 8/person
($ 8 to $ 14)

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78% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 37

McDonald's meal

$ 6.2/person
($ 6 to $ 6.3)

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42% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11

Local beer

$ 2.6 for 500ml
($ 2.1 to $ 3.1)

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54% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.9

Imported beer

$ 1.6 for 330ml
($ 1.2 to $ 2.1)

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53% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5

Cappuccino

$ 1.7/cup
($ 1.3 to $ 2.1)

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66% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1

Fizzy drink

$ 0.3/can
($ 0.3 to $ 0.3)

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87% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Water bottle

$ 0.1/bottle
($ 0.1 to $ 0.1)

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93% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Marsa Alam

1-star hotel

$ 121/night
($ 121 to $ 985)

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26% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 164

2-star hotel

$ 119/night
($ 30 to $ 613)

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21% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 152

3-star hotel

$ 151/night
($ 63 to $ 516)

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32% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 222

4-star hotel

$ 136/night
($ 55 to $ 359)

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55% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 305

5-star hotel

$ 171/night
($ 66 to $ 510)

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62% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 457

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 121/month
($ 121 to $ 985)

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25% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 162

Room with kitchen

$ 114/month
($ 57 to $ 364)

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51% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 236

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 149/month
($ 47 to $ 438)

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26% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 202

Cottage or guest house

$ 46/month
($ 45 to $ 47)

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79% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 222

Family room

$ 227/month
($ 73 to $ 561)

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14% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 200

Supermarket food budget in Marsa Alam

Milk

$ 1/litre
($ 0.9 to $ 1.2)

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3% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1

Bread

$ 0.6/500g
($ 0.2 to $ 1)

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82% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5

Rice

$ 0.7/kg
($ 0.7 to $ 0.7)

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84% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.5

Eggs

$ 1.8/12 eggs
($ 1.2 to $ 2.3)

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52% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Chicken

$ 4.8/kg
($ 4.4 to $ 5.2)

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59% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12

Apples

$ 1.6/kg
($ 1.4 to $ 1.7)

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70% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2

Tomatoes

$ 0.5/kg
($ 0.3 to $ 0.7)

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88% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.8

Potatoes

$ 0.5/kg
($ 0.4 to $ 0.6)

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82% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9

Water bottle

$ 0.2
($ 0.1 to $ 0.2)

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92% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Marsa Alam

Taxi (per km)

$ 0.2/km
($ 0.2 to $ 0.2)

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88% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7

Petrol

$ 0.3/litre
($ 0.2 to $ 0.3)

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70% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 0.4
($ 0.4 to $ 0.4)

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88% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Car hire

$ 84/24hrs
($ 77 to $ 103)

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22% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 70

Leisure activity budget in Marsa Alam

Cinema

$ 2/ticket
($ 2 to $ 2)

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85% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Marsa Alam

Cigarettes

$ 2.2/pack
($ 2 to $ 2.2)

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77% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10

Levi's jeans

$ 7.8
($ 6.2 to $ 9.3)

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84% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 52

Summer dress

$ 21
($ 16 to $ 26)

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51% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 42

Plane ticket budget

London → Marsa Alam

$ 451
(fair price: $ 356)

Manchester → Marsa Alam

$ 507
(fair price: $ 406)

Dublin → Marsa Alam

$ 467
(fair price: $ 389)

Edinburgh → Marsa Alam

$ 516
(fair price: $ 413)

New York City → Marsa Alam

$ 994
(fair price: $ 855)