Town in Red Sea, Egypt
Cost of living in Marsa Alam
How much a month costs in Marsa Alam
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $669–1,150 (E£35,000–60,000).
Prices in Marsa Alam
Typical 2026 ranges in EGP, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | EGP | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | E£300–650 | $5.7–12.4 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | E£1,800–5,000 | $34–96 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | E£60–140 | $1.1–2.7 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | E£300–750 | $5.7–14.3 |
| 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 | ||
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | E£100–250 | $1.9–4.8 |
| Work and life | ||
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | E£150–400 | $2.9–7.7 |
Value for money: 84/100
A value score of 84/100 means Marsa Alam gives more quality of life per dollar than 83% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 53/100. It's the 9th most affordable of 11 places we cover in Egypt.
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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 |
Cheaper alternatives to Marsa Alam
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Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Marsa Alam?
About $344–536 on a lean budget, $669–1,150 for a comfortable month and $1,630–3,060 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much does food cost in Marsa Alam?
A local meal is E£60–140 ($1.1–2.7); a mid-range restaurant is E£300–750 ($5.7–14.3) per person.
Is Egypt expensive?
Prices in Egypt are about 15% of US price levels (World Bank PPP).
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Sources
- ExchangeRate-API open rates
- World Bank: PPP conversion factor
- Egypt Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities
- Go Bus
- UK FCDO travel advice: Egypt
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.