Cairo, Egypt

In 2025, a single person living in Cairo needs approximately EGP 19,008/month, covering rent, groceries, transport and utilities. A family of 3–4 typically spends around EGP 37,024/month. Cairo is considered a relatively expensive city by global standards.

A 1-bedroom apartment in Cairo costs approximately EGP 11,520/month in 2025. A 3-bedroom apartment runs around EGP 21,760/month. Rent has changed +28% vs 2024.

Monthly grocery costs for one person in Cairo are approximately EGP 4,096 in 2025. This covers basic supermarket shopping including food and household essentials.

A monthly public transport pass in Cairo costs EGP 410 in 2025, covering unlimited bus, metro and tram travel within the city.

Monthly utility costs in Cairo average EGP 1,344 in 2025, covering electricity, heating/cooling, water and internet for a standard apartment.

Cairo is located in Egypt (Africa). With a 1-bed rent of EGP 11,520/month and total single-person expenses around EGP 19,008/month, it is relatively expensive by global standards.

A typical restaurant meal for one person in Cairo costs approximately EGP 205 in 2025. Budget around EGP 1,638/month if dining out a few times a week.

LifeIndexed tracks cost of living data for Cairo from 2022 to 2026. 1-bed rent has increased by 74.5% over this period (from EGP 7,920 in 2022 to EGP 13,824 in 2026). Use the year tabs above to compare costs across years.

To live comfortably in Cairo in 2025, a single person needs approximately EGP 19,008/month. This covers rent (EGP 11,520), groceries (EGP 4,096), transport (EGP 410), utilities (EGP 1,344) and dining out occasionally. A family of 3–4 should budget around EGP 37,024/month.