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Cost of Living in Giza

Giza, Al Jīzah, Egypt · Population 4,458,135

▲ +8% vs Egypt average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)£15,628 ($322)
Couple, monthly£27,787 ($573)
Family of four, monthly£35,982 ($742)

Estimated Prices in Giza

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant£166 ($3.42)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-range£663 ($13.68)per meal
Cappuccino£49.76 ($1.03)each
Monthly groceries (single person)£3,760 ($77.52)per month
Monthly public transport pass£608 ($12.54)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment£1,603 ($33.06)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)£464 ($9.58)per month
Fitness club membership£464 ($9.58)per month
Cinema ticket£122 ($2.51)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centre£6,570 ($135)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centre£4,570 ($94.24)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre£13,711 ($283)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Giza is £13,823 ($285) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of £15,628 ($322) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly £20,317 ($419) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (£4,570 ($94)) represents about 29% of the total single-person budget.

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Nearby Cities

Şafţ al Laban

6 km away · Al Jīzah

Cairo

7 km away · Al Qāhirah

Şidfā

8 km away · Asyūţ

Kirdāsah

11 km away · Al Jīzah

Al Ḩawāmidīyah

12 km away · Al Jīzah

Shubrā al Khaymah

16 km away · Al Qalyūbīyah

Al Badrashayn

16 km away · Al Jīzah

Awsīm

17 km away · Al Jīzah

Other Major Cities in Egypt

Cairo

Al Qāhirah · pop. 20,296,000

£17,996 ($371) / mo

Alexandria

Al Iskandarīyah · pop. 5,441,866

£17,699 ($365) / mo

Shubrā al Khaymah

Al Qalyūbīyah · pop. 1,025,569

£15,628 ($322) / mo

Port Said

Būr Sa‘īd · pop. 791,749

£14,455 ($298) / mo

Suez

As Suways · pop. 716,458

£14,455 ($298) / mo

Al Manşūrah

Ad Daqahlīyah · pop. 621,953

£14,455 ($298) / mo

Ḩalwān

Al Qāhirah · pop. 619,293

£14,455 ($298) / mo

Al Maḩallah al Kubrá

Al Gharbīyah · pop. 592,573

£14,455 ($298) / mo

Living in Giza

Giza is one of the key cities in Egypt. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is £15,628 ($322), placing it above the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around £4,570 ($94) per month.

For families, the estimated budget rises to £35,982 ($742) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately £27,787 ($573) monthly.

The average estimated net salary in Giza is £13,823 ($285). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least £20,317 ($419) per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Giza expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated £15,628 ($322) per month in Giza including rent outside the city centre. That is 8% more than the national average for Egypt.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Giza?
A net salary of around £20,317 ($419) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Giza with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Giza is £13,823 ($285).
How much is rent in Giza?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated £6,570 ($135) per month in the city centre and £4,570 ($94) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about £13,711 ($283).
Is Giza cheaper than Egypt on average?
No — Giza is estimated to be about 8% more expensive than the Egypt average, mainly due to housing demand.
What is the cost of groceries in Giza?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at £3,760 ($78) in Giza. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about £166 ($3) and a cappuccino runs around £50 ($1).
How do transport costs in Giza compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Giza is estimated at £608 ($13). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Giza are estimates based on Egypt national averages adjusted for city size (population 4,458,135). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.