Cost of Living

Egypt

Live cost-of-living data across 1 city in Egypt — average cost index 12/100 (New York = 100), ranging from 12 to 12. Sourced by AI, refreshed regularly.

12/100
Avg cost index
Cairo
Cheapest
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Cities tracked
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Cost of living by city in Egypt

Ranked cheapest first. Cost index anchored to New York = 100.

Cairo12

Frequently asked questions

Is Egypt cheap to live in?

Across 1 cities in Egypt, the average cost-of-living index is 12 (New York = 100) — from 12 in Cairo to 12 in Cairo. It's meaningfully cheaper than the US and Western Europe.

What is the cheapest city in Egypt?

Cairo is the most affordable city we track in Egypt, with a cost-of-living index of 12 (New York = 100) and a 1-bedroom city-center rent around $350/month.

How much does it cost to live in Egypt per month?

A single person can live comfortably in the cheaper cities of Egypt for roughly $240–$336/month. Costs scale up toward Cairo. See the full city-by-city breakdown above.

Compare Cairo with anywhere

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