What does groceries cost in Cairo?

Basic groceries in Cairo cost: milk (1L) ($1), bread (500g) ($1), rice (1kg) ($1), eggs (12 pack) ($2), chicken breast (1kg) ($4), apples (1kg) ($2), bananas (1kg) ($1).

What does dining out cost in Cairo?

Dining out in Cairo: inexpensive meal ($4), mid-range restaurant meal ($20), local beer ($2), coffee ($2).

What does housing cost in Cairo?

Average monthly rent in Cairo: 1-bedroom apartment in city center ($197), 1-bedroom apartment outside center ($124), 3-bedroom apartment in city center ($399), 3-bedroom apartment outside center ($268).

What does transportation cost in Cairo?

Transportation costs in Cairo: public transport ticket ($0.28), monthly transport pass ($6.02), taxi starting fare ($0.40), gasoline per liter ($0.30).

What does utilities cost in Cairo?

Monthly utilities in Cairo: basic utilities for 85m² apartment ($24), mobile phone plan ($8), internet ($11).

What does entertainment cost in Cairo?

Entertainment costs in Cairo: gym membership ($17), movie ticket ($3).

What does clothing cost in Cairo?

Clothing prices in Cairo: jeans ($36), dress ($49), sneakers ($106), leather shoes ($53).

What does education cost in Cairo?

Education costs in Cairo: preschool (monthly) ($86), international school (monthly) ($1952).

What does other expenses cost in Cairo?

Costs in Cairo include: averageSalary ($165).

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Egypt

Cost of Living in Cairo

Cairo Governorate

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Last updated:October 1, 2025

Groceries

Apples 1kg

$1.54

Bananas 1kg

$0.55

Beef 1kg

$8.51

Bread 500g

$0.64

Chicken Breast 1kg

$4.27

Cigarettes (20 pack)

$1.88

Domestic Beer 500mL

$1.13

Eggs (12)

$1.50

Imported Beer 330mL

$1.50

Lettuce 1kg

$0.22

Local Cheese 1kg

$3.43

Milk 1L

$0.90

Onions 1kg

$0.41

Oranges 1kg

$0.43

Potatoes 1kg

$0.50

Rice 1kg

$0.70

Tomatoes 1kg

$0.40

Water 1.5L

$0.19

Wine Bottle

$6.92

Restaurants & Dining

Beer

$1.86

Coffee

$1.55

Inexpensive Meal

$4.45

Mid-Range Meal

$19.77

Soda (Restaurant)

$0.34

Water

$0.15

Housing & Accommodation

1 Bedroom Apartment (City Center)

$197.49

1 Bedroom Apartment (Outside Center)

$123.74

3 Bedrooms Apartment (City Center)

$399.45

3 Bedrooms Apartment (Outside Center)

$267.72

Transportation

Gasoline 1L

$0.30

Monthly Pass

$6.02

One-way Ticket

$0.28

Taxi (per km)

$0.30

Taxi Start

$0.40

Taxi Waiting (1 hour)

$0.99

Utilities

Basic Utilities 85m²

$23.57

Internet

$10.82

Phone Plan

$7.54

Entertainment

Cinema

$2.97

Gym

$16.66

Tennis Court

$6.83

Clothing & Shoes

Dress

$48.75

Jeans

$36.24

Leather Shoes

$52.57

Sneakers

$105.79

Education

International School

$1,951.80

Preschool

$85.97

Other Expenses

Average Salary

$164.50

Total Monthly Cost

$1,083

Overview

Airbnb Rent

$817

Median rent based on analysis of 33 apartments in October

Minimum$244

Maximum$1,682

Groceries

$124

Food Outside

$109

Base Cost

$33

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