In Cairo, Egypt, a family of four typically needs around $1086 per month including rent. A single person may spend about $424 monthly.
Compared to the European benchmark, Cairo is 54% cheaper overall.
Cairo is 82% cheaper than New York City, without rent.
Rent in Cairo is, on average, 94% lower than in New York City.
Cairo tends to fit higher-income residents who can comfortably absorb housing costs. It can be challenging on a moderate budget, mainly due to rent and utilities.
Housing costs, particularly rent and utilities, significantly impact the overall expense of living in Cairo.
Food costs in Cairo are 47% lower than the European benchmark, making it relatively affordable.
Public transport in Cairo is 56% lower than the European benchmark, contributing to overall affordability.
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Update Prices| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 3.97 $ |
| Dinner | 19.3 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.24 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.41 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.56 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.34 $ |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.92 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.63 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.7 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.5 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.41 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.58 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.04 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.5 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.48 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.33 $ |
| Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.34 $ |
| Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.44 $ |
| Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.47 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.13 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 0.71 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6.78 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.2 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.84 $ |
| One-way Ticket | 0.21 $ |
| Monthly Pass | 7.83 $ |
| Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal | 0.27 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 2.73 $ |
| Doctor Visit, private clinic | 12 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 1.51 $ |
| Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. | 2.23 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.09 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.61 $ |
| 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 16 $ |
| Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 25 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 9.49 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 121 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 266 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 197 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 389 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 626 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 388 $ |
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 152 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 13.85% |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 17.8 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 3.21 $ |
| Haircut | 2.75 $ |
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 98.3 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 37.9 $ |
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 93 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 1,916 $ |