Cost of Living in Egypt
Summary of cost of living in Egypt:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 1,271.2$ (60,649.4EG£), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 344.0$ (16,410.1EG£), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Egypt is, on average, 68.6% lower than in United States.
- Rent in Egypt is, on average, 90.1% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 200.00 EG£ | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 1,000.00 EG£ | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 250.00 EG£ | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 75.00 EG£ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 150.00 EG£ | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 74.34 EG£ | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 17.65 EG£ | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 6.80 EG£ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 45.17 EG£ | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 28.54 EG£ | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 15.87 EG£ | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 70.52 EG£ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 80.25 EG£ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 97.94 EG£ | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 199.18 EG£ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 36.00 EG£ | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 15.56 EG£ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 11.79 EG£ | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 8.14 EG£ | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 8.82 EG£ | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 9.12 EG£ | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 12.76 EG£ | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 10.13 EG£ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 350.00 EG£ | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 66.29 EG£ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 106.29 EG£ | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 100.00 EG£ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 15.00 EG£ | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 350.00 EG£ | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 20.00 EG£ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 24.14 EG£ | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 95.00 EG£ | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 18.01 EG£ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 1,690,000.00 EG£ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 1,451,785.71 EG£ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 1,079.63 EG£ | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 352.78 EG£ | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 608.28 EG£ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 802.37 EG£ | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 344.23 EG£ | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 150.00 EG£ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 4,462.07 EG£ | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 117,164.18 EG£ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 1,291.30 EG£ | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 2,209.48 EG£ | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 5,848.44 EG£ | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 2,661.54 EG£ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 8,067.25 EG£ | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 5,026.00 EG£ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 16,574.15 EG£ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 9,895.51 EG£ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 3,497.54 EG£ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 2,050.93 EG£ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 7,265.35 EG£ | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 17.38 | |
Prices in Egypt
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Last update: 30 December 2025
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Last update: 30 December 2025
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