Should I move to Cairo?

Cairo, Egypt has a cost of living 86.7% cheaper than New York City (index: 13.3). It is ranked #548 out of 577 cities globally. Local purchasing power is very weak (index: 25.5 vs NYC = 100). Use our salary comparison calculator to see exactly how your take-home pay would change.

What is the cost of living in Cairo?

The cost of living in Cairo is 86.7% cheaper than New York City (index: 13.3). Groceries are 76.4% cheaper than NYC. Restaurants are 75.3% cheaper than NYC. A 1-bedroom apartment in the city centre costs approximately EGP 11,294 per month. Local purchasing power index is 25.5 (NYC = 100).

🇪🇬 Egypt · #548 of 577 cities · 2026

Moet Ik Verhuizen naar Cairo?

86.7% goedkoper om hier te leven dan in New York City.

Gebruik de rekenmachine met uw salaris voor een persoonlijk antwoord.

-86.7%

vs NYC

EGP 11,294

1-slaapkamer, stadscentrum

25.5

Koopkracht

Very weak

Koopkracht

Kostenindex: Numbeo, waar beschikbaar gecombineerd met Expatistan en LivingCost (New York = 100) · Gegevens: oktober 2026

Persoonlijk Antwoord

Vergelijk uw salaris: verhuizen naar Cairo?

Kostenverdeling: Cairo

Kostenindexen vs NYC = 100

Kosten van Levensonderhoud

13.3 Very affordable

Huur

5.8 Very affordable

Boodschappen

23.6 Very affordable

Restaurants

24.7 Very affordable

Koopkracht

25.5 Very weak

Huur in Cairo

1-slaapkamer, stadscentrum EGP 11,294/mo

1-slaapkamer, buiten centrum EGP 10,143/mo

3-slaapkamers, stadscentrum EGP 27,248/mo

3-slaapkamers, buiten centrum EGP 17,071/mo

Besparing buiten het centrum 10% goedkoper

Numbeo · 2026-10-02

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