Price Rankings for Cairo, Egypt
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World Ranking
1st Cheapest Water (1.5 liter bottle) (Markets) out of 333 Cities in the World.
1st Cheapest Gasoline (1 liter) (Transportation) out of 333 Cities in the World.
1st Cheapest Oranges (1kg) (Markets) out of 332 Cities in the World.
1st Cheapest Gasoline (1 liter) (Transportation) out of 333 Cities in the World.
1st Cheapest Oranges (1kg) (Markets) out of 332 Cities in the World.
Africa Ranking
1st Cheapest Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course (Restaurants) out of 16 Cities in Africa
1st Cheapest Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) (Restaurants) out of 16 Cities in Africa
1st Cheapest Water (0.33 liter bottle) (Restaurants) out of 16 Cities in Africa
1st Cheapest Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) (Restaurants) out of 16 Cities in Africa
1st Cheapest Water (0.33 liter bottle) (Restaurants) out of 16 Cities in Africa
Northern Africa Ranking
1st Cheapest Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course (Restaurants) out of 6 Cities in Northern Africa
1st Cheapest Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) (Restaurants) out of 6 Cities in Northern Africa
1st Cheapest Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) (Restaurants) out of 6 Cities in Northern Africa
1st Cheapest Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) (Restaurants) out of 6 Cities in Northern Africa
1st Cheapest Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) (Restaurants) out of 6 Cities in Northern Africa
| Restaurants | Value | World Position |
World Ranking |
Africa Ranking |
Northern Africa Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 200.00 EG£ | Very Low | 291st/333 | 11st/16 | 4th/6 |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 1,000.00 EG£ | Very Low | 307th/332 | 16th/16 | 6th/6 |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 250.00 EG£ | Very Low | 278th/315 | 10th/15 | 5th/6 |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 60.00 EG£ | Very Low | 303th/320 | 14th/16 | 6th/6 |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 150.00 EG£ | Very Low | 241st/300 | 4th/14 | 2nd/4 |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 78.21 EG£ | Very Low | 321st/333 | 13th/16 | 4th/6 |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 17.25 EG£ | Very Low | 329th/332 | 16th/16 | 6th/6 |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 7.38 EG£ | Very Low | 330th/333 | 16th/16 | 6th/6 |
| Markets | Value | World Position |
World Ranking |
Africa Ranking |
Northern Africa Ranking |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 173.03 EG£ | Very Low | 294th/333 | 13th/16 | 4th/6 |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 29.40 EG£ | Very Low | 289th/333 | 11st/16 | 2nd/6 |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 16.16 EG£ | Very Low | 329th/333 | 16th/16 | 6th/6 |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 76.45 EG£ | Very Low | 306th/333 | 16th/16 | 6th/6 |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 76.38 EG£ | Very Low | 332th/333 | 16th/16 | 6th/6 |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 97.71 EG£ | Very Low | 279th/333 | 15th/16 | 6th/6 |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 197.04 EG£ | Very Low | 270th/331 | 7th/16 | 6th/6 |
| Apples (1 lb) | 35.87 EG£ | Very Low | 278th/333 | 12th/16 | 4th/6 |
| Banana (1 lb) | 12.95 EG£ | Very Low | 332th/333 | 16th/16 | 6th/6 |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 10.74 EG£ | Very Low | 332th/332 | 16th/16 | 6th/6 |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 9.43 EG£ | Very Low | 331st/331 | 16th/16 | 6th/6 |
| Potato (1 lb) | 11.66 EG£ | Very Low | 311st/331 | 16th/16 | 6th/6 |
| Onion (1 lb) | 9.71 EG£ | Very Low | 328th/332 | 16th/16 | 6th/6 |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 11.72 EG£ | Very Low | 328th/328 | 16th/16 | 6th/6 |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 9.89 EG£ | Very Low | 333th/333 | 16th/16 | 6th/6 |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 387.50 EG£ | Low | 205th/315 | 5th/16 | 3rd/6 |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 63.48 EG£ | Low | 221st/319 | 10th/16 | 6th/6 |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 88.33 EG£ | Very Low | 258th/315 | 10th/16 | 5th/6 |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 95.00 EG£ | Very Low | 260th/268 | 10th/11 | 5th/5 |
| Transportation | Value | World Position |
World Ranking |
Africa Ranking |
Northern Africa Ranking |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 15.00 EG£ | Very Low | 272th/303 | 13th/13 | 6th/6 |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 307.17 EG£ | Very Low | 222th/228 | 8th/8 | 5th/5 |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 20.00 EG£ | Very Low | 203th/205 | 11st/12 | 4th/5 |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 24.14 EG£ | Very Low | 154th/167 | 9th/9 | 4th/4 |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 50.00 EG£ | Very Low | 110th/111 | 2nd/2 | 1st/1 |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 58.88 EG£ | Very Low | 333th/333 | 16th/16 | 6th/6 |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 1,850,000.00 EG£ | Very High | 26th/162 | 3rd/8 | 3rd/4 |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 1,538,457.14 EG£ | High | 90th/272 | 4th/15 | 3rd/5 |
| Utilities (Monthly) | Value | World Position |
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Africa Ranking |
Northern Africa Ranking |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 1,251.14 EG£ | Very Low | 328th/330 | 15th/15 | 6th/6 |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 389.55 EG£ | Very Low | 285th/333 | 16th/16 | 6th/6 |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 597.42 EG£ | Very Low | 286th/333 | 16th/16 | 6th/6 |
| Sports And Leisure | Value | World Position |
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Africa Ranking |
Northern Africa Ranking |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 856.57 EG£ | Very Low | 322th/328 | 16th/16 | 6th/6 |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 350.00 EG£ | Very Low | 222th/232 | 12th/12 | 5th/5 |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 155.00 EG£ | Very Low | 296th/304 | 14th/14 | 5th/5 |
| Childcare | Value | World Position |
World Ranking |
Africa Ranking |
Northern Africa Ranking |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 4,772.81 EG£ | Very Low | 245th/266 | 12th/16 | 5th/6 |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 94,267.86 EG£ | Very Low | 190th/203 | 14th/14 | 5th/5 |
| Clothing And Shoes | Value | World Position |
World Ranking |
Africa Ranking |
Northern Africa Ranking |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 1,619.35 EG£ | Very Low | 297th/328 | 11st/16 | 6th/6 |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 2,437.93 EG£ | High | 86th/309 | 6th/16 | 5th/6 |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 5,225.81 EG£ | High | 103th/329 | 6th/16 | 4th/6 |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 2,968.00 EG£ | Very Low | 279th/316 | 11st/16 | 6th/6 |
| Rent Per Month | Value | World Position |
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Africa Ranking |
Northern Africa Ranking |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 10,666.67 EG£ | Very Low | 314th/332 | 16th/16 | 6th/6 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 6,605.26 EG£ | Very Low | 317th/333 | 16th/16 | 6th/6 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 20,714.29 EG£ | Very Low | 315th/328 | 16th/16 | 6th/6 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 12,800.00 EG£ | Very Low | 316th/331 | 15th/16 | 5th/6 |
| Buy Apartment Price | Value | World Position |
World Ranking |
Africa Ranking |
Northern Africa Ranking |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 3,862.78 EG£ | Very Low | 280th/283 | 13th/14 | 6th/6 |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 2,381.23 EG£ | Very Low | 275th/277 | 13th/13 | 5th/5 |
| Salaries And Financing | Value | World Position |
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Africa Ranking |
Northern Africa Ranking |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 8,478.43 EG£ | Very Low | 332th/333 | 15th/16 | 6th/6 |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 15.69 | Very High | 24th/317 | 4th/14 | 1st/5 |
For more details about the prices shown on this page, please visit Cost of Living in Cairo.