Cost of Living in Cairo, Egypt
Cairo is a city in Egypt, where a single person can expect to spend about $569 per month including rent, food, and local transport. A one-bedroom apartment in the city centre averages $232 per month, or $168 outside the centre. Internet is solid at around 92 Mbps median download speed. On safety, Cairo scores 50/100 — moderately safe for residents and visitors. Expect summer highs near 104°F and winter highs around 70°F, with roughly 323 sunny days a year.
Cairo Cost of Living Breakdown
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Lifestyle & Quality of Life in Cairo
How Cairo Ranks Among 340 Cities
Of the 340 cities Voyica tracks, Cairo is cheaper than 97% of them, but sits in the bottom 13% for healthcare.
| Metric | Cairo | World rank | Rank in Africa |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly cost | $569 | #10 of 340 | #2 of 20 |
| Safety | 50/100 | #237 of 340 | #14 of 20 |
| Healthcare | 46/100 | #297 of 340 | #8 of 20 |
| Internet speed | 92 Mbps | #243 of 340 | #1 of 20 |
| Walkability | 52/100 | #200 of 340 | #6 of 20 |
| Public transit | 42/100 | #151 of 340 | #2 of 20 |
| Food scene | 78/100 | #121 of 340 | #2 of 20 |
| Air quality | 65/100 | #290 of 340 | #14 of 20 |
Rank 1 = most affordable, safest, and so on. Computed across every city in Voyica's dataset (June 2026 snapshot); ties share a rank.
Cheaper Alternatives to Cairo
Cities with a similar mix of safety, food, culture, walkability and climate that cost at least 15% less per month than Cairo.
- Luxor, Egypt — $440/mo, 23% cheaper, safety 58/100 · Compare with Cairo
Cairo FAQ
How much does it cost to live in Cairo?
A single person should budget around $569 per month in Cairo, covering rent, groceries, transport, and basic lifestyle costs.
How much is rent in Cairo?
A one-bedroom apartment in central Cairo averages $232 per month, dropping to about $168 outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about $498.
Is Cairo safe?
Cairo scores 50/100 on safety, which is moderately safe. Tourist safety is rated 50/100.
How fast is the internet in Cairo?
Median download speeds in Cairo are around 92 Mbps — solid for remote work and video calls. There are roughly 28 coworking spaces in the city.
Does Egypt offer a digital nomad visa?
Egypt does not currently offer a dedicated digital nomad visa. US passport holders can usually stay 30 days visa-free.
What is the weather like in Cairo?
Cairo sees summer highs around 104°F and winter highs near 70°F, with about 323 mostly sunny days a year and at least 1 mm of rain on about 6 days.
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