MigrantoCost of living in Egypt
Average monthly spending, by standard of living and against other countries
Monthly cost
EGP 12,000
what a typical person spends
Spending by standard of living
EGP 6,650richest 20%
EGP 26,600
Egypt is a cheap place to fund a life if you earn from abroad — a weak currency and low-cost local food, labor, and services stretch outside money a long way. Imported goods and a few foreign comforts cost more, but the everyday basics stay low. Life looks much the same up and down the income scale; the essentials are within most people's reach.
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Cost of living in Egypt
EGP 6,650/mo
vs EGP 41,600 in your country
Take-home
EGP 2,290
vs EGP 62,400 in your country
Potential savings
−EGP 4,370
more than in your country
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How living costs in Egypt compare
Egypt comes in above the African average for cost, yet on a world scale it sits around the middle, even leaning affordable. A huge home market and plenty of homegrown supply keep the everyday bill genuinely low while still topping its poorest neighbors. For someone with foreign income, it's an easy place to stretch a budget.
Data source: household consumption 2024 (World Bank), price levels (income-anchored estimate), adjusted to 2026 using IMF GDP-per-capita growth
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Frequently asked questions
What is the cost of living in Egypt?
A typical person in Egypt spends about EGP 12,000 a month — around EGP 144,000 a year — on housing, groceries, transport and other everyday costs. It's a nationwide average across different regions, cities and types of housing.
What is the cost of living in Egypt in US dollars?
The cost of living in Egypt is about $231 a month, or roughly $2,772 a year per person.
How much money do you need to live comfortably in Egypt?
It all depends on your standard of living. A modest budget runs about EGP 6,650 a month per person, a typical one around EGP 12,000, and a comfortable life around EGP 14,800. In big cities and for a family, costs are usually higher.
Is the average salary in Egypt enough to live on?
Usually not quite. Average spending is about EGP 12,000 a month, while the average take-home pay in Egypt is about EGP 5,040. For more on incomes, see salaries in Egypt.
Is Egypt an expensive country to live in?
Somewhat. Egypt is more expensive than 39% of countries worldwide and ranks 6th of 53 in Africa by cost of living.
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