59
Score
Cairo is known for the Great Pyramids and the Sphinx but beyond these ancient wonders and you'll find a city that's full of life and brimming with energy. Explore local flavours in the food stalls in the city’s bustling markets. Mouth-watering falafel and tantalising shawarma are the order of the day - hearty, delicious, and perfect for a much-needed refuel before heading off on your next adventure.
The Good
- 😋 Decent food options
- 🍜 Streetfood
- ☕ Coffee
- ☀️ Fantastic weather
- 🏛️ Architecture
- 🛍️ Shopping
The Bad
- 👮 Not the safest
- 🗑️ Pollution
- 🚌 Limited public transport
- ☀️ Uncomfortably hot
- 🥴 Can get a little rowdy
- 📸 Very Touristy
- 🤼 Crowded
Living costs
⚠️ Incomplete data
Estimated Monthly Living Cost
Cheapest ()
Costliest ()
Egypt
more expensive than Egypt median
Cheapest out of 291 RoamRank places
- Cairo is the most expensive place (out of 2) to live in Egypt
- The average salary in Cairo is
- It's about 505% cheaper to live in Cairo than it is Bangkok
- You can expect to spend around $259.08 per month living here
Work
|
|
|
|
|
-- |
|
|
Buy |
|
|
|
|
|
-- |
Living
|
|
|
|
|
-- |
|
|
-- |
|
|
|
|
|
Leisure
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
-- |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
- Prices are estimates and should be used as a guide only. We accept no responsibility for inaccuracies in data.
- Prices adjusted to reflect exchange rates as of 3rd Jun 2026
Safety
While Cairo has areas that are generally safe for tourists, it also experiences higher crime rates and political unrest, so caution is advised.
Internet speed
Download
Upload
Latency
Powered by Wifi Speeds
Time difference
Cairo
When to visit
Average temperatures
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Who it suits
Places near Cairo
Sharm El-Sheikh
Diving, snorkelling and parties
📍 383km
Tel Aviv-Yafo
Nightlife, galleries and ancient architecture
📍 407km
Jerusalem
Old City, colourful markets and rich history
📍 427km
Amman
White city, falafal and hills
📍 495km