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.
Cost of living by city in Egypt
Ranked cheapest first. Cost index anchored to New York = 100.
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
Dig into any Egypt city, or see where your salary stretches furthest worldwide.