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:

  • $ 32 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 5.1 per person
  • $ 1 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 613* (16996 £)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 66 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 12 per person
  • $ 2.1 per person
  • $ 3.6 per person

Total budget:

$ 1398* (38780 £)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 105 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 17 per person
  • $ 4.2 per person
  • $ 7.2 per person

Total budget:

$ 2249* (62370 £)

* 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 2023

Cost of living: Egypt VS United States

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Egypt in 2023 is 66% 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 2112% moreTravel budget and cost of living in Damietta
Bani Suwayf 1648% moreTravel budget and cost of living in Bani Suwayf
Cairo 11% moreTravel budget and cost of living in Cairo
Alexandria 9% moreTravel budget and cost of living in Alexandria
Marsa Alam 4% moreTravel budget and cost of living in Marsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh 4% lessTravel budget and cost of living in Sharm El Sheikh
Luxor 5% lessTravel budget and cost of living in Luxor
Hurghada 9% lessTravel budget and cost of living in Hurghada

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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 74% less than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 3.6/person
($ 1.8 to $ 7.2)

83% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 23
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 9/person
($ 5.4 to $ 20)

78% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 42
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 4.3/person
($ 3.5 to $ 5.4)

61% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Local beer
Local beer
$ 1.8 for 500ml
($ 1 to $ 3.6)

72% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6.6
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 2 for 330ml
($ 1 to $ 3.6)

46% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 1.4/cup
($ 0.6 to $ 2.7)

72% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 0.2/can
($ 0.2 to $ 0.5)

89% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.6
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.1/bottle
($ 0.1 to $ 0.2)

92% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Egypt: Hotel and accommodation budget

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Egypt costs 53% less than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 39/night
($ 26 to $ 54)

69% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 126
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 52/night
($ 36 to $ 79)

65% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 147
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 81/night
($ 45 to $ 179)

61% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 211
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 130/night
($ 78 to $ 243)

59% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 316
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 188/night
($ 114 to $ 308)

72% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 684
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 35/month
($ 29 to $ 42)

73% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 131
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 102/month
($ 55 to $ 232)

51% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 208
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 139/month
($ 76 to $ 293)

27% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 193
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 79/month
($ 67 to $ 102)

69% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 257
Family room
Family room
$ 224/month
($ 122 to $ 459)

13% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 199

Egypt: Supermarket food budget

On average, the price of supermarket food in Egypt costs 75% less than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 0.8/litre
($ 0.6 to $ 1.1)

23% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1
Bread
Bread
$ 0.6/500g
($ 0.2 to $ 1.2)

86% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9
Rice
Rice
$ 0.7/kg
($ 0.6 to $ 1.1)

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
($ 0.8 to $ 2.2)

70% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Chicken
Chicken
$ 5/kg
($ 2.2 to $ 7.2)

61% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Apples
Apples
$ 1.2/kg
($ 0.6 to $ 1.8)

77% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.4
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 0.4/kg
($ 0.2 to $ 0.6)

93% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 0.4/kg
($ 0.2 to $ 0.6)

89% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.2
($ 0.2 to $ 0.4)

90% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.3

Egypt: Public and private transport budget

On average, the price of transport in Egypt costs 78% less than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 0.2/ticket
($ 0.1 to $ 0.4)

92% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.8
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 0.2/km
($ 0.1 to $ 0.4)

90% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9
Petrol
Petrol
$ 0.4/litre
($ 0.2 to $ 0.4)

68% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 0.4
($ 0.2 to $ 0.7)

90% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9
Car hire
Car hire
$ 18/24hrs
($ 8.4 to $ 54)

51% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38

Egypt: Leisure activity budget

On average, budget for leisure activities in Egypt costs 69% less than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 3.6/ticket
($ 2.7 to $ 5.4)

72% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Tennis
Tennis
$ 7/hr
($ 3.6 to $ 11)

65% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

Egypt: Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes

On average, shopping budget in Egypt costs 49% 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): $ 9.9
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 30
($ 9 to $ 73)

48% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 58
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 39
($ 17 to $ 73)

18% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 46

Plane ticket budget

London → Cairo
London → Cairo
London → Cairo
$ 398
(fair price: $ 352)
New York City → Cairo
New York City → Cairo
New York City → Cairo
$ 985
(fair price: $ 830)
London → Hurghada
London → Hurghada
London → Hurghada
$ 377
(fair price: $ 300)
Manchester → Hurghada
Manchester → Hurghada
Manchester → Hurghada
$ 470
(fair price: $ 380)
Los Angeles → Cairo
Los Angeles  → Cairo
Los Angeles  → Cairo
$ 1001
(fair price: $ 866)
Toronto (Ontario) → Cairo
Toronto (Ontario) → Cairo
Toronto (Ontario) → Cairo
$ 1176
(fair price: $ 997)


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, Easyvoyage and Hotels.com.

Information about cost of living in Egypt updated on 25-05-2023.

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