Living costs in Cairo, Egypt
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Cairo, Egypt
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Monthly cost evidence
American University in Cairo study-abroad estimates in USD. Non-AUC housing is published as average monthly rent. Meals and personal expenses are per term (~semester); monthly figures divide the fall/spring term amounts by 4.5. Convert to EGP for personal planning. Health insurance is a term premium, not a full local market quote. Source period: AUC AY 2026–2027 study-abroad cost sheet (Fall 2026 / Spring 2027 term). Checked 2026-10-12.
| Category | Monthly figure (USD) | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | $222.00 – $2,000.00AUC double room ~$1,000/term (~$222/mo) to non-AUC apartment average $2,000/mo | Source ↗AUC AY 2026–2027 study-abroad cost sheet (Fall 2026 / Spring 2027 term) · checked 2026-10-12 |
| Food & daily needs | $478.00 · point estimateMeals $2,150/term ÷ 4.5 | Source ↗AUC AY 2026–2027 study-abroad cost sheet (Fall 2026 / Spring 2027 term) · checked 2026-10-12 |
| Transport | $61.00 · point estimatePartial: AUC bus pass $276/term ÷ 4.5; ride-hailing alternatives not ranged | Source ↗AUC AY 2026–2027 study-abroad cost sheet (Fall 2026 / Spring 2027 term) · checked 2026-10-12 |
| Utilities & phone | Research pending | A comparable sourced figure has not been added. |
| Personal & leisure | $333.00 · point estimatePersonal $1,500/term ÷ 4.5; may include phone and daily transport | Source ↗AUC AY 2026–2027 study-abroad cost sheet (Fall 2026 / Spring 2027 term) · checked 2026-10-12 |
| Health insurance | $42.00 · point estimateAUC international student health insurance $190/term ÷ 4.5 | Source ↗AUC AY 2026–2027 study-abroad cost sheet (Fall 2026 / Spring 2027 term) · checked 2026-10-12 |
Point estimates are single published allowances, not ranges. Minimums have no researched upper bound. National and regional benchmarks do not establish local prices. Partial categories need additional quotes.
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Housing
- Booking.com · Cairo ↗Short stays · select dates and check the exact location
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