Cost of Living in Egypt - Updated Prices & Insights

Name: Egypt
Address: EG

Solo nomad: Estimated monthly costs are $358 (excluding rent), and $483 including rent.

Family of 3: Estimated monthly costs are $877 (excluding rent), and $1,082 including rent.

Meal at Budget Restaurant

$4.01 E£190

$2.01 E£95.1

$8.02 E£379

Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range

$19.80 E£936

$9.90 E£468

$39.60 E£1,872

Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)

$4.88 E£231

$3.90 E£184

$5.86 E£277

Cappuccino

$1.44 E£68.3

$0.60 E£28.18

$2.39 E£113

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

$0.36 E£16.81

$0.31 E£14.83

$0.51 E£24.23

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

$0.15 E£6.94

$0.11 E£5.34

$0.23 E£10.68

Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)

$1.35 E£64.0

$0.87 E£41.28

$3.34 E£158

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$2.99 E£141

$1.90 E£89.7

$4.99 E£236

Milk (1 liter)

$0.89 E£41.87

$0.60 E£28.40

$1.05 E£49.57

White Bread (500g)

$0.58 E£27.62

$0.19 E£9.21

$1.16 E£54.8

Rice (white) (1kg)

$0.70 E£33.22

$0.54 E£25.52

$0.91 E£42.85

Eggs

$1.49 E£70.2

$1.12 E£53.0

$1.92 E£90.8

Local Cheese (1kg)

$3.18 E£150

$1.56 E£73.7

$6.82 E£322

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

$4.34 E£205

$2.42 E£115

$6.07 E£287

Beef Round Steak (1kg)

$8.83 E£417

$7.09 E£335

$10.13 E£479

Apples (1kg)

$1.51 E£71.3

$0.80 E£37.80

$2.00 E£94.7

Banana (1kg)

$0.57 E£26.91

$0.39 E£18.56

$0.97 E£45.93

Oranges (1kg)

$0.48 E£22.49

$0.25 E£11.73

$0.82 E£38.62

Tomato (1kg)

$0.40 E£19.11

$0.10 E£4.90

$0.72 E£33.82

Potato (1kg)

$0.45 E£21.13

$0.19 E£9.19

$0.67 E£31.70

Onion (1kg)

$0.41 E£19.61

$0.19 E£9.12

$0.57 E£26.91

Lettuce (1 head)

$0.24 E£11.38

$0.10 E£4.95

$0.49 E£23.26

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

$0.22 E£10.41

$0.18 E£8.33

$0.29 E£13.53

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)

$1.98 E£93.4

$1.62 E£76.5

$2.43 E£115

Wine (Bottle)

$7.40 E£350

$4.23 E£200

$12.69 E£600

Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

$1.28 E£60.4

$0.78 E£37.02

$1.96 E£92.8

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$1.90 E£89.8

$0.98 E£46.55

$2.94 E£139

One-way Ticket (Public Transport)

$0.27 E£12.76

$0.13 E£5.92

$0.39 E£18.23

Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

$6.10 E£288

$4.37 E£207

$15.87 E£750

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

$0.41 E£19.57

$0.21 E£9.79

$0.61 E£28.87

Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)

$0.29 E£13.68

$0.15 E£7.30

$0.47 E£22.35

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

$1.30 E£61.5

$0.70 E£33.17

$6.03 E£285

Gasoline (1 liter)

$0.33 E£15.77

$0.28 E£13.30

$0.38 E£17.74

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

$34.1K E£1.6M

$29.3K E£1.4M

$37.1K E£1.8M

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

$31.2K E£1.5M

$29.4K E£1.4M

$35.2K E£1.7M

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

$21.72 E£1,027

$11.47 E£542

$40.05 E£1,894

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

$7.00 E£331

$2.94 E£139

$15.68 E£741

Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)

$11.71 E£554

$5.90 E£279

$23.90 E£1,130

Gym Membership (Monthly)

$14.63 E£692

$5.89 E£279

$39.27 E£1,856

Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)

$6.90 E£326

$4.01 E£190

$10.04 E£475

Cinema Ticket

$2.91 E£138

$2.33 E£110

$5.83 E£276

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

$86.5 E£4,088

$36.38 E£1,720

$159 E£7,506

International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)

$1,932 E£91.3K

$1,179 E£55.8K

$3,833 E£181.2K

Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)

$25.89 E£1,224

$9.78 E£463

$58.7 E£2,774

Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)

$43.64 E£2,064

$15.68 E£741

$78.4 E£3,707

Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)

$108 E£5,083

$58.9 E£2,786

$196 E£9,286

Men's Leather Business Shoes

$50.9 E£2,406

$17.77 E£840

$98.7 E£4,666

1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$163 E£7,686

$97.6 E£4,615

$390 E£18.5K

1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$101 E£4,780

$49.61 E£2,346

$238 E£11.3K

3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$323 E£15.3K

$147 E£6,956

$687 E£32.5K

3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$190 E£8,995

$98.3 E£4,645

$491 E£23.2K

Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)

$796 E£37.7K

$531 E£25.1K

$1,273 E£60.2K

Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)

$476 E£22.5K

$256 E£12.1K

$853 E£40.3K

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

$154 E£7,298

20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)

16.38

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

Last update: January 11, 2026

By City in Egypt

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Rank	City	Population	Living Index	Solo costs (no rent) / month	Solo costs (with rent) / month	Family of 3 costs (no rent) / month	Family of 3 costs (with rent) / month	Mobile download speed (Mbps)	Internet download speed (Mbps)
1	10th of Ramadan	511987	24	$304	$471	$874	$922	30.67	27.96
2	Abnub	-	23	$359	$460	$942	$1,012	27.06	22.1
3	Aja	-	23	$395	$465	$839	$1,000	258.92	21.26
4	Al Kharijah	-	23	$316	$457	$797	$999	-	-
5	Al Rehab	-	24	$333	$480	$750	$1,028	47.81	28.39
6	Al `alamayn	-	25	$353	$499	$946	$1,067	-	-
7	Al `arish	-	23	$360	$468	$863	$996	100.56	31.61
8	Al-hawamidiyah	-	23	$316	$468	$922	$1,049	-	-
9	Alexandria	4546231	22	$369	$435	$854	$1,006	253.88	25.84
10	Aswan	241261	23	$323	$470	$905	$989	149.1	21.79
11	Asyut	562743	23	$356	$468	$843	$1,025	266.18	23.47
12	Banha	167029	21	$321	$418	$649	$896	157.02	19.56
13	Cairo	9120350	26	$362	$524	$898	$1,174	28.33	29.04
14	Dahab	12000	23	$314	$468	$933	$1,028	20.6	16.48
15	Damanhur	227943	18	$266	$358	$765	$778	37.16	18.46
16	Damietta	267000	16	$326	$324	$789	$778	172.65	23.66
17	Dikirnis	137542	23	$390	$461	$942	$1,035	46.02	21.35
18	El Faiyum	306393	22	$291	$437	$879	$1,006	42.92	18.14
19	El Gouna	15000	23	$353	$459	$821	$978	17.52	26.18
20	El Mahalla El Kubra	431052	22	$345	$429	$707	$945	147.15	17.29
21	Giza	2681863	24	$345	$475	$825	$1,055	204.02	26.4
22	Hurghada	160901	27	$384	$532	$1,126	$1,468	125.34	25.63
23	Imbabah	-	21	$339	$424	$673	$949	-	-
24	Ismailia	352000	17	$315	$340	$656	$839	55.59	23.19
25	Kafr El Sheikh	-	21	$329	$409	$708	$873	53.8	17
26	Luxor	451318	23	$291	$462	$918	$1,020	140.1	20.07
27	Mansoura	-	19	$321	$383	$678	$851	16.11	21.15
28	Mersa Matruh	140000	23	$340	$466	$899	$1,038	52.48	22.86
29	Minya	247000	18	$288	$346	$627	$747	58.45	21.15
30	Nasr City	-	24	$331	$497	$936	$1,032	90.13	32.45
31	New Cairo	298343	34	$381	$679	$837	$1,357	65.59	29.04
32	Port Said	538378	22	$306	$451	$893	$994	108.31	27.3
33	Qalyub	109000	23	$327	$448	$896	$1,021	125.81	26.01
34	Qena	235362	25	$406	$493	$832	$1,078	65.16	22.6
35	Sharm El Sheikh	38478	35	$370	$690	$1,004	$1,543	33.57	20.44
36	Sheikh Zayed	80000	24	$372	$490	$1,020	$1,079	63.26	35.12
37	Shibin Al Kawm	184097	23	$375	$477	$900	$1,046	16.07	18.88
38	Shubra Al Khaymah	1016722	23	$395	$450	$901	$995	52.72	26.01
39	Sixth of October City	-	19	$372	$379	$867	$1,010	-	-
40	Sohag	189695	23	$302	$466	$725	$1,004	25.32	18.5
41	Suez	488125	20	$282	$400	$767	$894	110.69	28.39
42	Tanta	658798	17	$281	$332	$722	$808	161.7	23.29
43	Zagazig	285097	21	$319	$418	$650	$906	76.25	18.59

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Cost of Living in Egypt - Frequently Asked Questions

Cost of Living in Egypt varies by city and lifestyle, but it often offers compelling value for travelers, expats, and digital nomads. Housing, meals, and local services tend to be more affordable than in many Western destinations, with clear gaps between upscale neighborhoods and everyday options. In Cairo and Alexandria you can find comfortable workspaces and flexible rentals that suit a modest budget, while resort towns can push prices during peak season. Markets, street food, and fixed-price eateries keep daily costs predictable if you favor local options. Neighborhood choice, pace of life, and how you balance work and social life shape your value. Tip: compare neighborhoods by walkability and access to transit to maximize value.

Egypt's daily life varies by city, but you can expect a practical rhythm that suits long stays. Start your housing hunt with a clear area profile: central cores offer convenience and social life but higher rent, while quieter residential blocks often deliver better value and calmer evenings. Use a mix of online listings and on-the-ground visits to compare buildings, and check water pressure, maintenance, and security. For food, blend markets, bakeries, and budget-friendly eateries with occasional splurges on fresh produce or a good restaurant. Transport ranges from subway or metro lines in major cities to ride-hailing and reliable bus networks; coworking spaces and libraries provide reliable internet. Tip: plan a month of errands to map time and costs.

Adopt a simple budgeting framework: separate essentials (housing, utilities, groceries) from discretionary spends (eating out, activities) and track weekly changes. Seasonality and city choice influence the underlying Egypt living cost, so test stays in a few areas to compare value across the year. For lifestyle fit, target neighborhoods with reliable internet, walkable streets, and easy transit access, then balance safety and vibe. Use longer leases when possible to negotiate better rents, and leverage local markets to stretch groceries. Save by cooking, using public transport, and buying in bulk for staples. Tip: set a two-week trial in contrasting neighborhoods to gauge daily life, commute, and social scenes before committing.