How expensive is Cairo compared to the rest of Egypt?

Cairo ranks #548 out of 577 cities globally. It is 9.0% more expensive than the Egypt average, based on 3 cities. The rent index is 5.8 and local purchasing power is 25.5.

What is the average rent in Cairo?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Cairo city centre costs approximately EGP 11,294 per month. Outside the centre, rent drops to EGP 10,143 (saving 10%). A 3-bedroom apartment in the centre costs around EGP 27,248.

Is Cairo affordable to live in?

Cairo is very affordable by global standards. Groceries are expensive, restaurants are expensive, and local purchasing power is average.

🇪🇬 Egypt · 2026

Kosten van Levensonderhoud in Cairo

9.0% boven het Egypt-gemiddelde

Gerangschikt op #548 van 577 steden · Duurder dan 5% van de steden wereldwijd

+9.0%

Kosten van Levensonderhoud

+45.0%

Huur

+10.8%

Boodschappen

+6.3%

Koopkracht

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Huurprijzen in Cairo

Appartement	Stadscentrum	Buiten het Centrum	Je Bespaart
1-Kamer	EGP 11,294/mo ≈ $217	EGP 10,143/mo ≈ $195	10%
3-Kamer	EGP 27,248/mo ≈ $524	EGP 17,071/mo ≈ $328	37%

Numbeo · 2026-10-02

Multi-Source Comparison

★ Low Confidence

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.

13.3

Index

Sources

4.2

Gap between sources