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What a month costs, how prices compare with other countries
Monthly cost in Egypt
Spending runs from EGP 6,650 a month in the poorest fifth to EGP 26,600 in the richest
Per person, whole country
EGP 12,000
what a typical person spends in a month
Spending across the population
EGP 6,650richest 20%
EGP 26,600
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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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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
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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 standard of living in Egypt?
By spending, Egypt ranks #113 of 185 countries. A typical person spends about EGP 12,000 a month, the poorest 20% about EGP 6,650 and the richest 20% about EGP 26,600. The gap between them shows how unevenly people live.
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.
What currency is used in Egypt?
Egypt uses the Egyptian Pound (EGP). Amounts on this page are shown in it; the currency switcher converts them.
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