Travel budget in Egypt

Egypt: calculate your travel budget

Egypt: sample budgets by traveller type

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Egypt for 2 people.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 58 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 5.6 per person
  • $ 0.9 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 995* (48272 £)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 101 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 12 per person
  • $ 2.6 per person
  • $ 3.1 per person

Total budget:

$ 1902* (92344 £)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 128 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 17 per person
  • $ 5.7 per person
  • $ 6.2 per person

Total budget:

$ 2583* (125398 £)

* Estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks. This represents an average across the country (budget may vary depending on the city or region visited).



Cost of living in Egypt in 2024

Cost of living: Egypt VS United States

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Egypt in 2024 is 62% less than in the United States (USA).

The graphic below shows the percentage of variation between prices United States in in the United States (USA) and United States by types of expenses:

Cost of living in Egypt by city

See the table below for the variation in the cost of living in different cities in Egypt compared to the national average.

Cities /Egypt View Details
Damietta 3657% moreTravel budget and cost of living in Damietta
Beni Suef (Bani Suwayf) 2045% moreTravel budget and cost of living in Beni Suef
Dahab 19% moreTravel budget and cost of living in Dahab
Sharm El Sheikh 11% moreTravel budget and cost of living in Sharm El Sheikh
Mersa Matruh 4% moreTravel budget and cost of living in Mersa Matruh
Hurghada 1% moreTravel budget and cost of living in Hurghada
Alexandria 2% lessTravel budget and cost of living in Alexandria
Marsa Alam 2% lessTravel budget and cost of living in Marsa Alam
Cairo 3% lessTravel budget and cost of living in Cairo
Luxor 4% lessTravel budget and cost of living in Luxor

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Local prices in Egypt by expense type

Egypt: Restaurant budget

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Egypt costs 75% less than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 4.1/person
($ 2.5 to $ 7.2)

79% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 9.3/person
($ 5.1 to $ 22)

75% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 4.6/person
($ 3.7 to $ 6.2)

58% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 1.4 for 500ml
($ 1 to $ 4.1)

75% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 1.4 for 330ml
($ 0.8 to $ 3.1)

57% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 1.4/cup
($ 0.6 to $ 2.5)

72% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 0.3/can
($ 0.2 to $ 0.6)

86% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.1/bottle
($ 0.1 to $ 0.2)

94% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Egypt: Hotel and accommodation budget

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Egypt costs 44% less than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 104/night
($ 25 to $ 488)

42% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 181
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 96/night
($ 31 to $ 396)

41% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 163
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 106/night
($ 36 to $ 491)

55% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 239
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 149/night
($ 44 to $ 471)

53% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 323
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 195/night
($ 65 to $ 609)

58% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 470
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 85/month
($ 32 to $ 295)

50% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 173
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 120/month
($ 42 to $ 476)

52% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 253
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 139/month
($ 46 to $ 512)

36% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 218
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 106/month
($ 56 to $ 313)

54% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 234
Family room
Family room
$ 215/month
($ 79 to $ 742)

1% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 218

Egypt: Supermarket food budget

On average, the price of supermarket food in Egypt costs 71% less than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 0.9/litre
($ 0.7 to $ 1)

12% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Bread
Bread
$ 0.7/500g
($ 0.3 to $ 1.2)

81% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Rice
Rice
$ 0.8/kg
($ 0.7 to $ 1)

83% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6
Eggs
Eggs
$ 1.4/12 eggs
($ 1.2 to $ 1.9)

60% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7
Chicken
Chicken
$ 4.6/kg
($ 2.5 to $ 6.2)

61% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13
Apples
Apples
$ 1.4/kg
($ 0.7 to $ 2.1)

72% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 0.3/kg
($ 0.1 to $ 0.7)

93% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 0.4/kg
($ 0.2 to $ 0.7)

85% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.2
($ 0.1 to $ 0.2)

91% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Egypt: Public and private transport budget

On average, the price of transport in Egypt costs 72% less than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 0.2/ticket
($ 0.1 to $ 0.4)

91% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 0.3/km
($ 0.1 to $ 0.6)

81% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 0.2/litre
($ 0.2 to $ 0.3)

72% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 0.4
($ 0.2 to $ 0.7)

88% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Car hire
Car hire
$ 52/24hrs
($ 34 to $ 105)

29% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 73

Egypt: Leisure activity budget

On average, budget for leisure activities in Egypt costs 72% less than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 3.1/ticket
($ 2.1 to $ 4.1)

77% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Tennis
Tennis
$ 7.2/hr
($ 4.1 to $ 11)

66% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22

Egypt: Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes

On average, shopping budget in Egypt costs 36% less than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 1.9/pack
($ 1.7 to $ 2.2)

81% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 32
($ 11 to $ 63)

41% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 53
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 51
($ 17 to $ 104)

14% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 44

Plane ticket budget

New York City → Cairo
New York City → Cairo
New York City → Cairo
$ 1172
(fair price: $ 1022)
Toronto → Cairo
Toronto → Cairo
Toronto → Cairo
$ 1385
(fair price: $ 1121)
Los Angeles → Cairo
Los Angeles  → Cairo
Los Angeles  → Cairo
$ 998
(fair price: $ 903)
Montreal → Cairo
Montreal → Cairo
Montreal → Cairo
$ 1076
(fair price: $ 985)
Manchester → Cairo
Manchester → Cairo
Manchester → Cairo
$ 556
(fair price: $ 423)
London → Cairo
London → Cairo
London → Cairo
$ 472
(fair price: $ 381)

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About the information on the cost of living in Egypt

The information about the cost of living in Egypt shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including : Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

Information about cost of living in Egypt updated on 25-09-2024.

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