Sharm El Sheikh travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Sharm El Sheikh

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Sharm El Sheikh for 2 people.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 37 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 7.2 per person
  • $ 0.4 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 731* (37240 £)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 99 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 17 per person
  • $ 2.7 per person
  • $ 3.1 per person

Total budget:

$ 2014* (102606 £)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 114 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 23 per person
  • $ 6.8 per person
  • $ 6.2 per person

Total budget:

$ 2587* (131754 £)

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



Cost of living in Sharm El Sheikh compared to United States in 2024

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Sharm El Sheikh in 2024 is 59% 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 Sharm El Sheikh in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):




Local prices in Sharm El Sheikh by expense type

Restaurant budget in Sharm El Sheikh

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Sharm El Sheikh is 70% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 5.9/person
($ 4 to $ 7.9)

69% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 13/person
($ 10 to $ 15)

64% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 37
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 7/person
($ 5.9 to $ 7.9)

34% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 1.7 for 500ml
($ 1.2 to $ 2)

71% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.8
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 1.1 for 330ml
( $ 1.1)

65% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.4
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 1.1/cup
($ 1.1 to $ 1.1)

76% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 0.3/can
($ 0.2 to $ 0.3)

88% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.1/bottle
($ 0.1 to $ 0.2)

92% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Sharm El Sheikh

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Sharm El Sheikh is 31% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 147/night
($ 20 to $ 1144)

9% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 163
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 100/night
($ 21 to $ 665)

33% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 150
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 98/night
($ 21 to $ 744)

55% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 220
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 130/night
($ 28 to $ 356)

57% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 302
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 210/night
($ 57 to $ 1106)

53% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 453
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 42/month
($ 33 to $ 49)

74% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 161
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 222/month
($ 21 to $ 956)

4% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 234
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 151/month
($ 19 to $ 1130)

24% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 200
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 99/month
($ 22 to $ 640)

54% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 220
Family room
Family room
$ 311/month
($ 35 to $ 1351)

57% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 198

Supermarket food budget in Sharm El Sheikh

On average, the price of supermarket food in Sharm El Sheikh is 68% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 0.9/litre
($ 0.8 to $ 0.9)

13% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Bread
Bread
$ 1.8/500g
( $ 1.8)

48% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Rice
Rice
$ 1.1/kg
( $ 1.1)

75% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.4
Eggs
Eggs
$ 1.8/12 eggs
($ 1.4 to $ 2.2)

51% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Chicken
Chicken
$ 3.2/kg
($ 2.4 to $ 4)

72% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Apples
Apples
$ 0.8/kg
( $ 0.8)

84% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 0.4/kg
($ 0.3 to $ 0.5)

91% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.8
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 0.4/kg
( $ 0.4)

86% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.2
( $ 0.2)

92% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Public and private transport budget in Sharm El Sheikh

On average, the price of transport in Sharm El Sheikh is 76% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 0.1/ticket
($ 0.1 to $ 0.1)

95% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 0.4/km
( $ 0.4)

77% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 0.2/litre
( $ 0.2)

80% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 0.6
( $ 0.6)

83% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Car hire
Car hire
$ 38/24hrs
($ 15 to $ 67)

45% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 69

Leisure activity budget in Sharm El Sheikh

On average, budget for leisure activities in Sharm El Sheikh is 74% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 3.1/ticket
( $ 3.1)

76% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Tennis
Tennis
$ 5.5/hr
( $ 5.5)

72% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Sharm El Sheikh

On average, shopping budget in Sharm El Sheikh is 34% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 1.7/pack
( $ 1.7)

82% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 36
( $ 36)

31% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 52
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 47
( $ 47)

12% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 42

Plane ticket budget

London → Sharm El Sheikh
London → Sharm El Sheikh
London → Sharm El Sheikh
$ 392
(fair price: $ 275)
Manchester → Sharm El Sheikh
Manchester → Sharm El Sheikh
Manchester → Sharm El Sheikh
$ 411
(fair price: $ 301)
Montreal → Sharm El Sheikh
Montreal → Sharm El Sheikh
Montreal → Sharm El Sheikh
$ 1031
(fair price: $ 955)
Dublin → Sharm El Sheikh
Dublin → Sharm El Sheikh
Dublin → Sharm El Sheikh
$ 351
(fair price: $ 293)
Edinburgh → Sharm El Sheikh
Edinburgh → Sharm El Sheikh
Edinburgh → Sharm El Sheikh
$ 375
(fair price: $ 308)
New York City → Sharm El Sheikh
New York City → Sharm El Sheikh
New York City → Sharm El Sheikh
$ 907
(fair price: $ 767)

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About this information on the cost of living in Sharm El Sheikh

The information about the cost of living in Sharm El Sheikh shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including: Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

The information about the cost of living in Sharm El Sheikh was updated on 09-11-2024.

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