Cost of Living in Cairo
Country: Egypt · Currency: EGP
Overall
19.8
Rent
7.4
Groceries
25.4
Dining out
20.9
Index base: New York = 100
Monthly rent
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $280 | 39 data points |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $221 | 53 data points |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $613 | 5 data points |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $376 | 30 data points |
Average prices in Cairo
Rent
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $280 | 39 data points |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $221 | 53 data points |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $613 | 5 data points |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $376 | 30 data points |
Groceries
| Milk (1L) | $0.41 | 51 data points |
| White bread (500g) | $1.11 | 37 data points |
| Rice (1kg) | $1.36 | 36 data points |
| Eggs (12) | $1.44 | 17 data points |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $3.69 | 31 data points |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $3.49 | 21 data points |
| Beef round (1kg) | $5.77 | 24 data points |
| Apples (1kg) | $1.44 | 43 data points |
| Bananas (1kg) | $0.53 | 44 data points |
| Oranges (1kg) | $1.24 | 7 data points |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $1.62 | 45 data points |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $0.86 | 36 data points |
| Onions (1kg) | $0.77 | 23 data points |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $0.76 | 48 data points |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $0.73 | 41 data points |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $4.67 | 16 data points |
Transport
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $0.5 | 7 data points |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $25 | 5 data points |
| Taxi, base fare | $0.85 | 39 data points |
| Taxi, per km | $0.38 | 5 data points |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.19 | 55 data points |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $5,001 | 60 data points |
Dining out
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $4.94 | 22 data points |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $29.7 | 23 data points |
| Fast food combo meal | $2.86 | 23 data points |
| Cappuccino | $1.34 | 50 data points |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $0.65 | 57 data points |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $1.51 | 19 data points |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.73 | 40 data points |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $0.52 | 25 data points |
Telecom
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $24.5 | 41 data points |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $22.8 | 55 data points |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.13 | 12 data points |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $5.67 | 19 data points |
Utilities & household
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $47.7 | 9 data points |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.06 | 12 data points |
| Tap water (1m³) | $1.21 | 50 data points |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $0.44 | 52 data points |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $5.67 | 49 data points |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $25.3 | 50 data points |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $4.67 | 10 data points |
| Men's haircut | $8.23 | 34 data points |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $7.37 | 12 data points |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $560 | 57 data points |
Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15