Cost of Living in Cairo, Egypt

Cairo has a cost of living index of 12/100 (New York = 100). It is 88% cheaper than New York. Data sourced live via AI — updated regularly.

12/100
Cost Index
$180/mo
Median Income
50/100
Safety Index
subtropical desert
Climate

Cost Breakdown by Category

HousingScore: 15/100
1-Bed Apartment (City Center)$350/month
1-Bed Apartment (Outside Center)$200/month
3-Bed Apartment (City Center)$700/month
Food & GroceriesScore: 20/100
Milk (1 liter)$0.35/liter
Bread (500g loaf)$0.35/loaf
Rice (1 kg)$0.5/kg
Dining OutScore: 20/100
Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant$2.5/meal
Meal for 2 (Mid-Range)$15/meal
McMeal at McDonald's$2.5/meal
TransportationScore: 10/100
Monthly Transit Pass$3/month
One-Way Ticket$0.21/trip
Taxi (1 km)$0.32/km
UtilitiesScore: 15/100
Basic (Elec, Heat, Water, Garbage) 85m2$35/month
Internet (60+ Mbps)$12/month
Mobile Plan (10GB+)$8/month
HealthcareScore: 35/100
Doctor Visit (15 min)$25/visit
Dentist Visit$35/visit
Prescription Medicine (avg)$5/course
EntertainmentScore: 20/100
Cinema Ticket (1 seat)$3.5/ticket
Theater Ticket$10/ticket
Museum Entry$4.5/ticket
FitnessScore: 15/100
Gym Membership (monthly)$15/month
Tennis Court Rent (1 hr)$8/hour
Swimming Pool (adult entry)$2/entry
Personal CareScore: 18/100
Haircut (Men)$4/cut
Haircut (Women)$8/cut
Shampoo (400ml)$1.5/bottle
ClothingScore: 25/100
Jeans (Levi's or similar)$30/pair
Summer Dress (Zara/H&M)$15/piece
Running Shoes (Nike/Adidas)$35/pair

Digital Nomad Profile

45 Mbps
Internet Speed
$150
Coworking/Month
fair
Café WiFi
moderate
English Level
growing
Nomad Community
55/100
Walkability

Best neighborhoods: Zamalek, New Cairo, Heliopolis

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cairo cheap to live in?

Cairo has a cost of living index of 12/100, where New York = 100. It is 88% cheaper than New York. A single person can live comfortably for approximately $420–$588 per month.

How much does rent cost in Cairo?

A 1-bedroom apartment in the city center of Cairo costs approximately $350/month. Outside the center, expect to pay around $200/month.

Is Cairo good for digital nomads?

Cairo has a growing digital nomad community. Average internet speed is 45 Mbps, café wifi reliability is fair, and coworking spaces run about $150/month. English proficiency is moderate.

What is the average salary in Cairo?

The median net monthly salary in Cairo is approximately $180 USD. The income tax rate is around 22%.

How does Cairo compare to New York for cost of living?

Cairo (cost index 12) is 88% cheaper than New York (cost index 100). You could save roughly $2,200/month by moving from New York to Cairo.

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