Cairo, Egypt
-18% vs Cairo avgAl Shorouk is one of the most affordable neighborhoods in Cairo, with a cost of living index of 13.8 — that is -18% compared to the Cairo average. Ranked #16 of 20, it offers some of the lowest costs in the city. Estimated rent for a one-bedroom apartment here is around E£12,004/month, compared to a range of E£9,515 in El Marg to E£19,762 in Zamalek.
For a typical resident of Al Shorouk, housing takes up roughly 30% of monthly expenses. Food and groceries account for about 18%, while transportation costs around 10%. To live comfortably here — meaning rent stays at or below 30% of gross income — you would need an annual salary of approximately E£480,145 before tax.
Salaries in Al Shorouk reflect the local cost of living. Based on the neighborhood COLI of 13.8:
After tax and deductions of 31.0% in Egypt, take-home pay for someone earning E£480,145 would be roughly E£331,300/year. Use the salary converter to calculate an exact figure for your situation, including expat-specific tax adjustments.
Estimated annual deductions on a E£505,030 salary in Al Shorouk, Cairo (local employee).
Rates shown are for a local employee. Use the salary converter for expat calculations.
What a $75,000 USD salary in Al Shorouk would need to be elsewhere:
| City | Currency | Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| New York | USD | $10,350 |
| London | GBP | £8,907 |
| Dubai | AED | AED 51,789 |
| Neighborhood | COLI | Multiplier | vs Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zamalek | 22.7 | 1.35x | +35% |
| Garden City | 21.5 | 1.28x | +28% |
| Maadi | 19.8 | 1.18x | +18% |
| New Cairo (5th Settlement) | 19.3 | 1.15x | +15% |
| Katameya | 18.8 | 1.12x | +12% |
See exactly what you need to earn in Al Shorouk, Cairo to maintain your lifestyle.
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Al Shorouk is one of the more affordable neighborhoods in Cairo. It costs about -18% less than the city average, ranking #16 out of 20 neighborhoods.
The cost of living in Al Shorouk is below the Cairo average. With a multiplier of 0.82x, everyday expenses including rent, food, and transportation are -18% compared to the city baseline.