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Cost of living in Egypt
15%of US price level
Is Egypt expensive?
Prices in Egypt are about 15% of US price levels (World Bank PPP). The most affordable place we cover is Siwa Oasis, at about $459–765 a month for a comfortable life.
Cost of living in Egypt, by place
One person, rent included. SoloSquare estimates in US$.
| Place | Month, comfortable | 1-bed rent, center | Local meal | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Siwa Oasis | $459–765 | — | $1.0–2.3 | 96/100 |
| Aswan | $478–803 | $96–230 | $0.8–1.9 | 94/100 |
| Luxor | $536–861 | $115–268 | $0.8–1.9 | 87/100 |
| Dahab | $536–861 | $153–344 | $1.0–2.3 | 94/100 |
| Giza | $536–956 | $230–478 | $1.5–2.9 | — |
| Alexandria | $612–995 | $153–383 | $1.0–2.5 | 82/100 |
| Hurghada | $612–1,050 | $153–344 | $1.0–2.3 | 88/100 |
| Sharm El Sheikh | $669–1,150 | $191–421 | $1.1–2.9 | 83/100 |
| Marsa Alam | $669–1,150 | — | $1.1–2.7 | 84/100 |
| Cairo | $765–1,240 | $287–669 | $1.0–2.9 | 64/100 |
| El Gouna | $956–1,630 | $383–861 | $1.5–3.4 | 64/100 |
Cost of living by place
Sources
- World Bank: PPP conversion factor
- US State Department travel advisory
- UK FCDO travel advice: Egypt
- Egypt e-Visa portal (Ministry of Interior)
- Egypt digital visa on arrival
- Speedtest Global Index: Egypt
- World Bank open data
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