Median monthly budget · single · city center
$409/mo
Across 1 city we track
Couple
$567
Family of 4
$1,209
Median local salary (after tax)$173/mo
City-by-city damage report
Rent — the biggest line item
City1BR center1BR outside3BR center
Cairo$215$171$500Source: Numbeo. Prices in USD.
Grocery prices — the supermarket reality check
Median across 1 city
Milk (1L)$0.92
Bread (loaf)$0.69
Eggs (12)$1.31
Rice (1kg)$0.74
Chicken (1kg)$4.75
Apples (1kg)$1.78
Tomatoes (1kg)$0.35
Potatoes (1kg)$0.35
Water (1.5L)$0.21
Wine (mid-range)$7.71
Beer (0.5L store)$1.32
Eating out — because you won't cook every night
Median prices across 1 city
Cheap meal$4.82
Mid-range dinner for 2$29
Cappuccino$1.83
Beer (draught)$1.54
Coke (0.33L)$0.36
Getting around — or trying to
Median prices across 1 city
Monthly pass$6.84
Single ride$0.35
Gasoline (1L)$0.38
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to live in Egypt?▼
Across 1 cities, a single person spends a median of $409/month including rent. Cairo is the cheapest at $409/mo.
What is the average rent in Egypt?▼
Median rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in the city center is $215/month across 1 cities we track.
What is the average salary in Egypt?▼
The median monthly net salary (after tax) across 1 cities is about $173, based on Numbeo data.
Cost data sourced from Numbeo. Updated periodically.