Cairo
Cairo is the largest city in the Arab world chaotic, ancient, and endlessly photogenic. The Pyramids are 30 minutes from downtown, the Nile cuts through the middle, and a dollar stretches extraordinarily far.
What it costs to live in Cairo, Egypt: rent from $500/mo, about $1,000/mo all-in for one person. Visa options, safety, internet and climate scores for anyone relocating — compare Cairo with 355 other cities on Jonzy.
Best for: History lovers, Budget, Digital nomads.
- Rent from $500/mo, about $1,000/mo all-in for one person.
- Safety 62/100 · Internet 65/100 · a mild, fairly pleasant climate.
- Visa: Very Easy process, about 2 weeks.
- Local salaries average around $280/mo, with a solid, growing expat community.
Cost of living in Cairo
| Rent (1-bed, typical) | $500/mo |
|---|---|
| Food & groceries | $200/mo |
| Transport | $40/mo |
| Healthcare | $80/mo |
| Utilities | $70/mo |
| Other essentials | $110/mo |
| Total (all-in) | $1,000/mo |
How Cairo stacks up
- Rent eats about 50% of a one-person monthly budget in Cairo — a rent-heavy split, so location choice moves your total the most.
- At ~$1,000/mo all-in, Cairo runs about 29% cheaper than the median Jonzy city ($1,400/mo).
- A local salary (~$280/mo) covers roughly 28% of one person's costs — most movers here rely on foreign or remote income.
- Its strongest catalog score is climate (72/100); the weakest is healthcare (60/100).
Is Cairo right for you?
Highlights
- Balanced all-round profile — no single standout, but nothing that rules it out for most movers.
Quality of life in Cairo
- Safety: 62/100
- Internet speed: 65/100
- Climate: 72/100
- Healthcare: 60/100
- Expat community: 68/100
Taxes in Cairo
0% foreign income
Living in Egypt
Egypt packs 5,000 years of history, world-class diving on the Red Sea, and some of the lowest living costs in the Mediterranean basin. Foreign-source income is not taxed and tourist visas are trivial to renew.
Cairo relocation FAQ
How much does it cost to live in Cairo?
A single person typically spends about $1,000/month in Cairo, including rent (from $500/mo), food, transport, healthcare, utilities, and misc. Costs vary by neighbourhood and lifestyle.
What is the monthly cost breakdown in Cairo?
Typical monthly costs for one person in Cairo: rent from $500, food $200, transport $40, healthcare $80, utilities $70, and other essentials $110 — about $1,000/mo all-in. Sign in to Jonzy for community-validated figures and a budget tuned to your lifestyle.
Is Cairo a good place to relocate?
On this page, Cairo scores 65/100 for internet, 62/100 for safety, and 72/100 for climate — catalog averages, not personalised to you. In Jonzy, you can rank it against 355 other cities for your income, passport, and lifestyle priorities.
What visa do I need to live in Cairo?
Long-stay relocation routes for Cairo depend on your passport. For example, a US passport holder may see "Golden Residency / Citizenship by Investment" (is catalogued in our catalog). Tourist entry is separate, confirm border rules on official sources before travel. Jonzy matches Egypt against 525+ visa programs in-app. Informational only, not legal advice.
How much do you need to earn to live comfortably in Cairo?
Core costs for one person run about $1,000/mo, so a comfortable budget with room for savings, travel, and irregular expenses is roughly $1,400/mo take-home. Local salaries average around $280/mo. Jonzy calculates your exact surplus after tax for your income and passport.
Who is Cairo best for?
Cairo tends to suit history lovers, budget and digital nomads — based on its cost profile (about $1,000/mo all-in), 65/100 internet, 62/100 safety, and a solid, growing expat community. Jonzy scores it against your own income, passport, and lifestyle priorities so you can see whether it fits you specifically, not just the average relocator.
Is Cairo expensive to live in?
At about $1,000/mo all-in for one person, Cairo is one of the more affordable cities in the catalog — about 29% below the median of the 356 Jonzy cities ($1,400/mo). Your own number depends on neighbourhood, lifestyle, and whether you rent short- or long-term.
Is Cairo safe to live in?
Cairo scores 62/100 on Jonzy's safety index, mixed on safety, with neighbourhood choice mattering a lot. For families specifically it rates 58/100. Safety varies sharply by neighbourhood and time of day everywhere — treat the score as a city-level average, and use community threads for street-level reality.
Is Cairo good for remote work?
Connectivity scores 65/100 — solid for everyday remote work, with coworking as backup. The expat and nomad scene rates 68/100, and work-life balance 70/100. Combined with ~$1,000/mo all-in costs, that is the core remote-work math for Cairo; Jonzy re-ranks it against your own income and timezone needs.
What is the weather like in Cairo?
Cairo scores 72/100 for climate — a comfortable climate for most of the year. It logs roughly 300 sunny days a year in the catalog. The city guide's seasonal data shows how the year actually feels; the climate planner tool maps it against your heat and daylight preferences.
What are taxes like in Cairo?
Typical tax snapshot for Cairo, Egypt: 0% foreign income. Your actual liability depends on residency status, income source, and any tax treaty — Jonzy estimates take-home pay for your specific situation, and this is not tax advice.