Cost of Living in Cairo, Egypt
Egypt · North Africa
Monthly budget from $470 — full breakdown for 2026.
Budget
$470
/mo
Standard
$965
/mo
Comfort
$2,110
/mo
Monthly cost breakdown
| Housing | Food | Transport | Leisure | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | $250 | $130 | $30 | $60 | $470/mo |
| Standard | $520 | $250 | $65 | $130 | $965/mo |
| Comfort | $1,200 | $450 | $140 | $320 | $2,110/mo |
Data: World Bank, IMF, OECD. Updated daily.
About this city
Ancient wonder city with the Pyramids of Giza, Nile cruises, and ultra-affordable costs
Internet: 30 Mbps
Safety: 3.4/5
Nomad score: 3.5/5