What is the cost of living in Giza?

The cost of living in Giza is 89.7% cheaper than New York City (index: 10.3). Groceries are 81.3% cheaper than NYC. Restaurants are 82.1% cheaper than NYC. A 1-bedroom apartment in the city centre costs approximately EGP 5,292 per month. Local purchasing power index is 24.2 (NYC = 100).

🇪🇬 Egypt · #570 of 577 cities · 2026

Should I Move to Giza?

Q: Should I move to Giza?

Giza, Egypt has a cost of living 89.7% cheaper than New York City (index: 10.3). It is ranked #570 out of 577 cities globally. Local purchasing power is very weak (index: 24.2 vs NYC = 100). Use our salary comparison calculator to see exactly how your take-home pay would change.

89.7% cheaper to live here than in New York City.

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-89.7%

vs NYC

EGP 5,292

1-BR, city centre (estimated)

24.2

Purchasing Power

Very weak

Purchasing Power

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

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Cost breakdown: Giza

Cost indices vs NYC = 100

Cost of Living

10.3 Very affordable

Rent

3.3 Very affordable

Groceries

18.7 Very affordable

Restaurants

17.9 Very affordable

Purchasing Power

24.2 Very weak

Estimated rent in Giza

1-BR, city centre EGP 5,292/mo

1-BR, outside centre EGP 3,742/mo

3-BR, city centre EGP 9,193/mo

3-BR, outside centre EGP 5,158/mo

Save by going outside centre 29% cheaper

Estimated from rent index. Actual prices vary. · 2026

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