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

Should I Move to Cairo?

Q: 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.

86.7% cheaper to live here than in New York City.

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-86.7%

vs NYC

EGP 11,294

1-BR, city centre

25.5

Purchasing Power

Very weak

Purchasing Power

Cost index: Numbeo, blended with Expatistan and LivingCost where available (NYC = 100) · Data from October 2026

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Cost breakdown: Cairo

Cost indices vs NYC = 100

Cost of Living

13.3 Very affordable

Rent

5.8 Very affordable

Groceries

23.6 Very affordable

Restaurants

24.7 Very affordable

Purchasing Power

25.5 Very weak

Rent in Cairo

1-BR, city centre EGP 11,294/mo

1-BR, outside centre EGP 10,143/mo

3-BR, city centre EGP 27,248/mo

3-BR, outside centre EGP 17,071/mo

Save by going outside centre 10% cheaper

Numbeo · 2026-10-02

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