Egypt · Africa
Cairo
Costs last verified
Part of the Cost of Living Abroad guideMonthly cost
$1,000Estimate for a solo remote worker — verify current local prices.
Studying here? About $670/mo
Studying here? Reckon on roughly 35% less. Shared halls instead of a private flat is most of it, with a meal plan, a student travel pass and a campus you do not have to rent a desk in doing the rest. Phone, insurance and a social life cost the same either way.
At a glance
Healthcare, taxes & language
The decisive three for a longer stay in Egypt.
Healthcare
Public facilities are free/low-cost but overstretched; accredited private hospitals in Cairo, Alexandria and Giza offer the best standard of care.
Taxes
Residents are taxed on Egyptian-source income, and on foreign-source income only if Egypt is the centre of their commercial, industrial or professional activity; pensions are exempt from salary tax.
English
Low — English is common in tourism areas, international business and among younger, university-educated urbanites, but limited elsewhere.
Getting in — Egypt
Full Egypt guideTop visa routes, ranked by route score — stay, ease and speed.
30 days (e-visa valid 3 months from approval)
Student Visa / Residence
Length of the course, renewable
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Cairo at a glance
Cairo, Egypt costs about $1,000 USD a month for a solo remote worker, with rent at 42% of that budget. The biggest budget line is rent at $420 and the smallest is transport at $35. In our data internet averages 60 Mbps and safety scores 6/10. Similar cities range from Cape Coast at $985 a month to Francistown at $995.
Costs verified on November 7, 2026 (Eastern Time).
Questions about Cairo
How much does it cost to live in Cairo?
A solo remote worker in Cairo, Egypt spends an estimated $1,000 USD/month on rent, food, transport and coworking, based on our cost-of-living breakdown.
How much is rent in Cairo?
Rent in Cairo is an estimated $420 USD/month in our cost-of-living breakdown.
How fast is the internet in Cairo?
Internet in Cairo averages 60 Mbps in our cost-of-living breakdown.
How much does coworking cost in Cairo?
A coworking space in Cairo costs an estimated $90 USD/month in our cost-of-living breakdown.
Is Cairo safe?
Cairo has a safety score of 6/10 in our cost-of-living breakdown.
What is Cairo's nomad score?
Cairo scores 7/10 on our nomad score, which weighs cost, safety and internet quality for remote workers.