Cairo, Egypt
Editor
March 12, 2023
Living in Cairo, Egypt: Overview
Overall score | Worksplorer index
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73%
Quality of life -
14%
Cost of living -
76%
Connectivity -
88%
Weather
45
General
| Currency | EGP |
| Population (in millions) | 20 |
| Quality of life (world rank from 1 to 200) | 135 |
| Cost of living compared to Chicago, USA | 40% cheaper |
| Best neighborhood to stay | Maadi, Heliopolis |
Culture
| Number of museums and galleries | 200 |
| Top selling local beer | Stella |
| Most popular local dish | Koshari |
Travel
| Most popular tourist attraction(s) | Pyramids of Giza, Egyptian Museum, Khan el-Khalili |
| Discount airline | EgyptAir |
| Major airline | EgyptAir |
| Largest ride sharing company | Careem |
| Primary train stations | Cairo Central Station, Ramses Station, Giza Station |
| Primary airports | Cairo International Airport, Borg El Arab Airport, Sharm El Sheikh International Airport |
| Best rental car company | Europcar |
| Used car costs | 75000 EGP |
Connectivity
| Apple store addresses | Citystars Mall, Omar Ibn El Khattab St, Heliopolis, Cairo Governorate, Egypt |
| Internet connection (in Mbps) | 10 Mbps |
| Power socket type | C, D, G |
| Supply voltage | 220V |
| Best electronics store | Souq |
| Best internet carrier | Vodafone |
| Primary cellular carrier | Vodafone |
| Average monthly cost for internet | 200 EGP |
Shopping
| The best drug store | |
| Best restaurant chain | |
| The best grocery store | |
| The most popular fashion brand | H&M |
Regulatory
| GDP per capita | $3,845 / year |
| Average annual income | $7000 |
| Sales tax rate | 15% |
| Income tax rate | 25% |
| Tourist visa valid (in days) | 30 |
Financial
| Average mortgage rate | 8.5% |
| Suggested ATM take out | 500 EGP |
| Bank that has the most ATM machines | National Bank of Egypt |
| Average tip in restaurant | 10-15% |
| Pay using credit or debit card | Not very common |
Health
| Emergency Phone Numbers | 112 (general), 122 (police), 123 (ambulance), 180 (firefighters) |
| Polution per square meter | 4,845 |
| Health quality rank (according to WHO) | |
| Main religion | Islam |
Quality of life
73%
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50%
Safety, freedom, rights -
99%
Traffic -
102%
Property to income -
50%
Crime -
46%
Healthcare -
88%
Weather
Salaries
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | EGP 5,130 |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 12.33% |
Childcare
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | EGP 3,413 |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | EGP 74,569 |
Cost of living
14%
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Purchasing Power
21%
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Rent
4%
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Food
19%
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Restaurant
19%
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Workspace
91%
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Transport
50%
Rent
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre Per Month | EGP 5,179.07 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre Per Month | EGP 3,110.71 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre Per Month | EGP 9,868.00 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre Per Month | EGP 6,077.17 |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend), Sports And Leisure | EGP 221.05 |
Food
| Milk (regular), (1 liter) | EGP 27.84 |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g) | EGP 16.93 |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | EGP 44.16 |
| Local Cheese (1kg) | EGP 102.30 |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | EGP 6.25 |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | EGP 220.00 |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | EGP 35.25 |
| Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) | EGP 57.88 |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | EGP 55.00 |
| Chicken Fillets (1kg) | EGP 150.52 |
| Apples (1kg) | EGP 32.13 |
| Oranges (1kg) | EGP 10.37 |
| Potato (1kg) | EGP 10.20 |
| Lettuce (1 head) | EGP 6.89 |
| Rice (white), (1kg) | EGP 21.37 |
| Tomato (1kg) | EGP 9.00 |
| Banana (1kg) | EGP 16.23 |
| Onion (1kg) | EGP 8.98 |
| Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | EGP 234.12 |
Restaurants
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | EGP 100.00 |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | EGP 600.00 |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | EGP 125.00 |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) | EGP 50.00 |
| Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) | EGP 70.00 |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) | EGP 7.30 |
| Water (0.33 liter bottle) | EGP 4.47 |
| Cappuccino (regular) | EGP 49.20 |
Connectivity
94%
Infrastructure
89/100
Internet speed
92/100
Internet cost
95/100
Pre-paid plan
98/100
Utilities (Monthly)
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 85m2 Apartment | EGP 764.28 |
| 1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans) | EGP 0.19 |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | EGP 447.06 |
Sports
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | EGP 606.08 |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | EGP 221.05 |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | EGP 120.00 |
Transportation
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | EGP 8.00 |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | EGP 350.00 |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | EGP 10.00 |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | EGP 800,000.00 |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | EGP 711,454.55 |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | EGP 10.00 |
| Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff) | EGP 4.00 |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | EGP 28.50 |
