9.0% above the Egypt average
Ranked #548 of 577 cities · More expensive than 5% of cities worldwide
Compared to Egypt average · See Egypt ranking →
| Apartment | City Centre | Outside Centre | You Save |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Bedroom | EGP 11,294/mo ≈ $217 | EGP 10,143/mo ≈ $195 | 10% |
| 3-Bedroom | EGP 27,248/mo ≈ $524 | EGP 17,071/mo ≈ $328 | 37% |
Cairo has a cost of living index of 13.3 (New York = 100, rent included), the average of 2 of 3 data sources. Expatistan is left out because it sits more than 15% away from the others.
ShouldIMove price index: our own basket of real item prices plus rent.
Cairo is very affordable by global standards (ranked #548 of 577 cities). It is 9.0% more expensive than the Egypt average, based on 3 cities.
Groceries are expensive and dining out is expensive. The best value is groceries and the priciest is rent.
Local purchasing power is limited: residents can afford fewer goods and services than in most cities.
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