Living · Egypt
Cairo
Cost of living, housing, transport and neighborhoods in Cairo.
Safety is a general editorial assessment, not an official rating — check the official travel advisories for Egypt before travelling.
City Overview
Cairo is Egypt’s capital and the largest metro in the Arab world — a gateway to the pyramids, a city of Islamic and Coptic history, and a political, cultural, media and commercial center. The Nile runs through it; densely populated and vibrant, with a New Administrative Capital under construction to ease congestion. Living costs are very low (in USD), but inflation makes the pound volatile, traffic is heavy and air quality needs improvement. Egypt’s political, cultural and economic center.
Cost of Living Snapshot
Source: Richbay editorial estimate — indicative, not guaranteed
Getting Around
Cairo Metro (3 lines, Africa’s first; a 4th under construction) + buses + minibuses; ride-hailing (Uber/Careem) common. Cairo Airport (CAI). Metro covers the core; heavy traffic.
Location & maps
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Housing & Neighborhoods
Universities in Cairo (1)
Deep Dive Guides
Why Live Here
- Largest Arab-world metro; gateway to pyramids
- Political, cultural & media center
- Very low cost (in USD)
Plan your move
Frequently asked questions
How are the cost figures estimated?
Cost figures are Richbay editorial estimates of typical rent, food and transport, normalised to USD — indicative, not guaranteed. Verify locally before relying on them.
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