The cost of living in Egypt is extremely low – in fact, it is cheaper to live here than in Nepal, Kazakhstan or Sri Lanka, and it is only slightly more expensive to live here than in India. You can spend about 5,500-10,500 EGP / £250-450 / $300-600 per month living in your own apartment and spending relatively freely. Some teachers spend even less than $300 per month by living in shared accommodation or with help from a housing allowance from an employer. In Cairo, a one-bedroom apartment in the centre costs about $200 per month and a one-bedroom apartment outside of the centre costs just over $100 per month. A meal in a casual restaurant costs $3-6, a coffee is about $1.50 and a beer is also about $1.50. Gym membership is about $25 per month, a cinema ticket is around $4 and a one-way ticket on the subway is 40¢ or less.