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

Costul Vieții în Cairo

9.0% peste media din Egypt

Locul #548 din 577 de orașe · Mai scump decât 5% din orașele din lume

+9.0%

Costul vieții

+45.0%

Chirie

+10.8%

Alimente

+6.3%

Putere de cumpărare

Comparat cu media din Egypt · Vezi clasamentul Egypt →

Prețuri chirii în Cairo

Apartament	Centrul orașului	În afara centrului	Economisești
1 cameră	EGP 11,294/mo ≈ $211	EGP 10,143/mo ≈ $190	10%
3 camere	EGP 27,248/mo ≈ $510	EGP 17,071/mo ≈ $319	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