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Cost of living in Giza

Updated October 2026Sources

How much a month costs in Giza

For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $536–956 (E£28,000–50,000).

Lean$268–421E£14,000–22,000 · Room or studio, local food

Comfortable$536–956E£28,000–50,000 · 1-bed apartment, eating out daily

Luxury$1,340–2,300E£70,000–120,000 · Upscale apartment, restaurants, taxis

Prices in Giza

Typical 2026 ranges in EGP, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.

Item	EGP	US$
Housing
1-bedroom apartment, center (month)	E£12,000–25,000	$230–478
1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month)	E£6,000–12,000	$115–230
Hostel dorm bed (night)	E£400–800	$7.7–15.3
Mid-range hotel room (night)	E£2,000–4,500	$38–86
Food and drink
Local meal or street food	E£80–150	$1.5–2.9
Mid-range restaurant, per person	E£350–800	$6.7–15.3
Cappuccino	E£70–140	$1.3–2.7
Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar	E£120–250	$2.3–4.8
Getting around
Public transport, one ride	E£10–20	$0.19–0.38
Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km	E£100–200	$1.9–3.8
Work and life
Gym membership (month)	E£800–2,000	$15–38
Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month)	E£150–350	$2.9–6.7

Cost of living across Egypt

One person, comfortable lifestyle, including rent.

Place	Comfortable month	Value
Siwa Oasis	$459–765	96/100
Aswan	$478–803	94/100
Luxor	$536–861	87/100
Dahab	$536–861	94/100
Giza	$536–956	—
Alexandria	$612–995	82/100
Hurghada	$612–1,050	88/100
Sharm El Sheikh	$669–1,150	83/100
Marsa Alam	$669–1,150	84/100
Cairo	$765–1,240	64/100
El Gouna	$956–1,630	64/100

Quick answers

How much money do you need per month in Giza?

About $268–421 on a lean budget, $536–956 for a comfortable month and $1,340–2,300 for a luxury one, rent included.

How much is rent in Giza?

A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs E£12,000–25,000 ($230–478) a month in the center and E£6,000–12,000 ($115–230) outside it.

How much does food cost in Giza?

A local meal is E£80–150 ($1.5–2.9); a mid-range restaurant is E£350–800 ($6.7–15.3) per person.

Is Egypt expensive?

Prices in Egypt are about 15% of US price levels (World Bank PPP).

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Sources

Prices are SoloSquare estimates for 2026, reviewed against official and operator prices where available. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.