Egypt
A vast, ancient megalopolis on the Nile, home to the Pyramids of Giza, a chaotic energy, and a rich tapestry of Pharaonic, Islamic, and modern culture.
#231 of 250
87% below average
Monthly cost, one adult
$ 183
Based on NYC = 100 index
Total does not include Housing & Utilities — no scraped prices there (N/A)
Cairo is the 231. most expensive of the 250 cities we track — a month here comes to $ 183 for one adult.
Cheaper here than almost anywhere else is transportation, 82% below the median: taxi 1km $ 0.10, gasoline (1 liter) $ 0.35. You also get off lightly on healthcare, entertainment.
Percentages compare this city against the median of all tracked cities, category by category.
33 prices on this page come from live scrapers (3 sources, observed September 17, 2026 to October 14, 2026). They are free to reuse under CC BY 4.0: credit CostCompass and link this page.
CostCompass (2026). Cost of living in Cairo, Egypt. Data as of 2026-10-14. https://costcompass.net/living/cities/cairo. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
| Item | Price (USD) | Observations | Last observed | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken Breast (1kg) | 2.89 / item | 2 | 2026-10-14 | Carrefour |
| Beef (1kg) | 8.16 / item | 1 | 2026-10-14 | Carrefour |
| Fish Fillet (1kg) | 15.35 / item | 2 | 2026-10-14 | Carrefour |
| Deli Meat / Ham (1kg) | 7.73 / item | 1 | 2026-10-14 | Carrefour |
| Milk (1 liter) | 1.11 / item | 2 | 2026-10-14 | Carrefour |
| Yogurt (150g) | 0.90 / item | 2 | 2026-10-14 | Carrefour |
| Cheese (1kg) | 2.15 / item | 1 | 2026-10-14 | Carrefour |
| Butter (200g) | 1.58 / item | 2 | 2026-10-14 | Carrefour |
| Eggs (12) | 1.17 / item | 2 | 2026-10-14 | Carrefour |
| Bread Roll (1pc) | 0.13 / item | 1 | 2026-10-14 | Carrefour |
| Pasta (500g) | 0.36 / item | 2 | 2026-10-14 | Carrefour |
| Rice (1kg) | 1.51 / item | 2 | 2026-10-14 | Carrefour |
| Oats (500g) | 1.47 / item | 1 | 2026-10-14 | Carrefour |
| Potatoes (1kg) | 0.58 / item | 2 | 2026-10-14 | Carrefour |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | 1.06 / item | 2 | 2026-10-14 | Carrefour |
| Bell Peppers (1kg) | 1.71 / item | 2 | 2026-10-14 | Carrefour |
| Carrots (1kg) | 0.72 / item | 2 | 2026-10-14 | Carrefour |
| Onions (1kg) | 1.02 / item | 2 | 2026-10-07 | Carrefour |
| Garlic (1kg) | 3.16 / item | 2 | 2026-10-14 | Carrefour |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 0.47 / item | 1 | 2026-10-14 | Carrefour |
| Apples (1kg) | 2.47 / item | 2 | 2026-09-28 | Carrefour |
| Banana (1kg) | 1.28 / item | 2 | 2026-10-14 | Carrefour |
| Oranges (1kg) | 0.91 / item | 2 | 2026-10-14 | Carrefour |
| Lentils (1kg) | 1.53 / item | 2 | 2026-10-14 | Carrefour |
| Canned Tomatoes (400g) | 0.98 / item | 2 | 2026-10-14 | Carrefour |
| Sunflower Oil (1L) | 1.91 / item | 2 | 2026-10-14 | Carrefour |
| Flour (1kg) | 0.66 / item | 2 | 2026-10-14 | Carrefour |
| Sugar (1kg) | 0.93 / item | 2 | 2026-10-14 | Carrefour |
| Coffee (250g) | 4.86 / item | 2 | 2026-10-14 | Carrefour |
| Water (1.5 liter) | 0.54 / item | 2 | 2026-10-14 | Carrefour |
| Orange Juice (1L) | 0.75 / item | 2 | 2026-10-14 | Carrefour |
| Fitness Club (Monthly) | 9.49 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Gym Chains |
| Running Shoes (Nike, Adidas) | 49.34 / pair | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Local Shoe Stores (world) |
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