Can you live in Cairo with $ 1,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $969, you would have roughly $31 left each month (Affordable).

Can you live in Cairo with $ 2,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $969, you would have roughly $1,031 left each month (Very Comfortable).

Can you live in Cairo with $ 3,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $969, you would have roughly $2,031 left each month (Premium Lifestyle).

Can you live in Cairo with $ 5,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $969, you would have roughly $4,031 left each month (Premium Lifestyle).

Can you live in Cairo with $ 8,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $969, you would have roughly $7,031 left each month (Premium Lifestyle).

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Cairo, Egypt

How much does it really cost to live in Cairo? Housing, food, transport, internet and more — plus what salary you need to live comfortably.

Africa 👥 20,000,000 people ☀️ Warm climate Large city 💱 EGP

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$ $350 1-bedroom rent / mo

62 Quality of life / 100

40 Safety / 100

65 Internet / 100

82 Affordability / 100

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Estimated Monthly Cost

Single person, moderate lifestyle, 1-bedroom apartment.

Rent (1-bedroom)	$350
Food (moderate)	$270
Transport	$25
Utilities	$55
Internet	$25
Healthcare	$40
Entertainment	$90
Total (moderate)	$969

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Housing Costs

Typical monthly rent in Cairo.

Shared accommodation	$120
Studio	$240
1-bedroom	$350
2-bedroom	$550
3-bedroom	$800

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City Scores

How Cairo rates, out of 100.

Cost of living

Safety

Quality of life

Internet

Healthcare

Transport

Nightlife

Climate

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At a Glance

Climate☀️ Warm
City sizeLarge
Near the seaNo
Geography🏙️ Urban
Capital cityCairo
LanguageArabic
CurrencyEGP
Time zoneAfrica/Cairo

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Pros and Cons of Cairo

✅ Pros

Affordable cost of living
Fast and reliable internet
Good public transport network
Vibrant nightlife and entertainment
Pleasant climate

⚠️ Cons

Safety is a concern in some areas

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Monthly Budget by Lifestyle

Based on a single person living in a 1-bedroom apartment.

Budget $625 per month Basic $720 per month Moderate $969 per month Comfortable $1,370 per month Premium $2,180 per month

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Can You Live in Cairo on These Salaries?

Estimated for a single person, moderate lifestyle, 1-bedroom apartment.

Monthly income	Status	Remaining
$ 1,000	Affordable	$31 / month
$ 2,000	Very Comfortable	$1,031 / month
$ 3,000	Premium Lifestyle	$2,031 / month
$ 5,000	Premium Lifestyle	$4,031 / month
$ 8,000	Premium Lifestyle	$7,031 / month