Cost of Living in Egypt 2026 — Rent, Food, Tax & BudgetAll figures are shown in EUR for comparability. The local currency of Egypt is the Egyptian pound (EGP).
Monthly Living Costs in Egypt
Average prices from our cost dataset, re-checked on a rolling basis:
1BR Rent
per month, city average
3BR Rent
per month, city average
Groceries
per month, single person
Transport
per month, public transit pass
Utilities
per month, basic apartment
Meal Out
typical price per meal
Monthly budget (single person): €425 (1-bedroom rent + groceries + transport + utilities)
Monthly budget (couple): €525 (shared 1-bedroom rent, two of everything else)
These are national averages — actual costs vary by city and lifestyle.
How Expensive Is Egypt Overall?
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost-of-living index (market data; higher = more expensive) | 14.6 |
| Rent index | 4 |
| Groceries index | 22.2 |
| Restaurant price index | 20.1 |
| Local purchasing-power index (higher = stronger) | 21.8 |
| Price level index (World Bank, 2024; US = 100) | 13.8 |
| Property price-to-income ratio | 20.4 |
Salaries by Sector
Typical gross annual salaries in Egypt from our sector dataset:
| Sector | Typical gross annual (EUR) |
|---|---|
| IT & Software | €8,000 |
| Finance | €6,000 |
| Engineering | €6,000 |
| Healthcare | €5,000 |
| Education | €3,500 |
| Hospitality | €3,000 |
| Construction | €3,000 |
| Retail | €2,500 |
Taxes in Egypt
Headline tax figures that shape your take-home pay:
| Tax | Rate / amount |
|---|---|
| Effective income tax at €90k gross | 13.1% |
| Net monthly pay at €90k gross | €5,792 |
| VAT / sales tax | 14% |
| Top personal income-tax rate | 27.5% |
Worked example: on a €90,000 gross salary, net pay is about €5,792 per month. After rent and essentials (€425), roughly €5,367 per month is left for savings and discretionary spending.
How Egypt Compares to Its Neighbours
| Country | 1BR Rent | Groceries | Transport | Cost index |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Egypt | €280 | €85 | €15 | 14.6 |
| Israel | €1,850 | €280 | €95 | 124.4 |
| Libya | €320 | €85 | €25 | 28.4 |
| Palestine | €450 | €120 | €25 | 1.7 |
Quality of Life Metrics
Beyond cost, these factors shape everyday life in Egypt:
Safety index
Healthcare index
Internet speed
English proficiency
Life expectancy
Expat satisfaction
What It Costs to Get In: Visas & Residence
We track 11 residence and visa routes for Egypt — see the full Egypt visa programme list.
Our engine estimates a minimum financial viability of €425 per month to sustain a move to Egypt.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Egypt expensive?
Egypt has a cost-of-living index of 14.6 (higher = more expensive). A 1-bedroom apartment averages €280 per month and a single person spends about €425 per month on rent plus essentials.
How much money do I need per month in Egypt?
About €425 per month covers rent and essentials for a single person (1-bedroom rent + groceries + transport + utilities). A couple sharing a 1-bedroom apartment needs about €525 per month.
What is the average rent in Egypt?
A 1-bedroom apartment averages €280 per month and a 3-bedroom apartment averages €420 per month in Egypt. Prices vary significantly between city centres and smaller towns.
What do people earn in Egypt?
Typical gross annual salaries in Egypt range from €2,500 (Retail) to €8,000 (IT & Software), based on our sector dataset.
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