Cairo, Al Qāhirah, Egypt · Population 20,296,000 · National capital
▲ +24% vs Egypt average
| Expense | Estimated cost | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | £189 ($3.90) | per meal |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | £757 ($15.60) | per meal |
| Cappuccino | £56.75 ($1.17) | each |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | £4,287 ($88.40) | per month |
| Monthly public transport pass | £694 ($14.30) | per month |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | £1,828 ($37.70) | per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | £530 ($10.92) | per month |
| Fitness club membership | £530 ($10.92) | per month |
| Cinema ticket | £139 ($2.86) | each |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | £7,742 ($160) | per month |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | £5,386 ($111) | per month |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | £16,158 ($333) | per month |
The estimated average net salary in Cairo is £15,763 ($325) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of £17,996 ($371) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly £23,395 ($482) per month.
Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (£5,386 ($111)) represents about 30% of the total single-person budget.
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£14,455 ($298) / moCairo is the capital and one of the key cities in Egypt. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is £17,996 ($371), placing it above the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around £5,386 ($111) per month.
For families, the estimated budget rises to £41,554 ($857) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately £32,050 ($661) monthly.
The average estimated net salary in Cairo is £15,763 ($325). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least £23,395 ($482) per month.