Cost of Living in Cairo
Average rent, food, transport, utilities, and salary data for Cairo, Egypt.
Overall, the cost of living in Cairo is significantly below the New York City baseline (composite index 15 vs. a New York City baseline of 100). These are representative estimates, not live pricing — see our methodology.
Rent index (NYC=100)14
Groceries index22
Dining out index16
Transport index8
Utilities index16
Median annual salary$5,000
Minimum wage$0.90/hr
Est. monthly childcare$150
Est. monthly healthcare premium$30
YoY inflation20.0%
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