Egypt
Cost of Living in Cairo
Monthly Total
$589
$10,308
Housing (1BR Mid-range)
$182
Daily Spend (ex. rent)
$14
Based on a typical lifestyle for international residents: 1BR furnished apartment, mix of cooking/eating out, rideshare transportation, moderate entertainment. Last updated: 3/31/2026.
Monthly Cost Breakdown
Housing (Rent)
1BR furnished apartment in mid-range neighborhood
$182
$3,185
Utilities
Electric, water, gas, and internet
$31
$543
Groceries
Groceries from supermarkets
$57
$998
Dining Out
Mix of casual restaurants, ~12 meals/month
$60
$1,050
Transportation
Rideshare (Uber/Didi), ~30 rides/month
$30
$525
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Entertainment, occasional cleaning service
$157
$2,748
Healthcare
Basic private health insurance
$50
$875
Phone & Subscriptions
Phone plan and streaming subscriptions
$22
$385
Monthly Total
$589
$10,308
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