Region in Matrouh, Egypt
Cost of living in Siwa Oasis
How much a month costs in Siwa Oasis
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $459–765 (E£24,000–40,000).
Prices in Siwa Oasis
Typical 2026 ranges in EGP, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | EGP | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | E£200–450 | $3.8–8.6 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | E£900–3,000 | $17–57 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | E£50–120 | $1.0–2.3 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | E£180–450 | $3.4–8.6 |
| Cappuccino | E£40–90 | $0.8–1.7 |
| Getting around | ||
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | E£30–90 | $0.6–1.7 |
| Work and life | ||
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | E£150–400 | $2.9–7.7 |
Value for money: 96/100
A value score of 96/100 means Siwa Oasis gives more quality of life per dollar than 95% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 51/100. It's the 1st 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 |
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Siwa Oasis?
About $230–383 on a lean budget, $459–765 for a comfortable month and $1,050–2,100 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much does food cost in Siwa Oasis?
A local meal is E£50–120 ($1.0–2.3); a mid-range restaurant is E£180–450 ($3.4–8.6) 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 Spotted something out of date?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.