All 20 neighborhoods in Cairo ranked by cost of living index. Updated 2026.
| # | Neighborhood | 1BR Rent | Index | vs Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | El Marg | $195/mo | 0.65x | -35% |
| 2 | Ain Shams | $204/mo | 0.68x | -32% |
| 3 | Shubra | $216/mo | 0.72x | -28% |
| 4 | Obour City | $234/mo | 0.78x | -22% |
| 5 | Nasr City | $246/mo | 0.82x | -18% |
| 6 | Al Shorouk | $246/mo | 0.82x | -18% |
| 7 | 6th of October City | $255/mo | 0.85x | -15% |
| 8 | Downtown | $270/mo | 0.90x | -10% |
| 9 | Mohandessin | $285/mo | 0.95x | -5% |
| 10 | Dokki | $306/mo | 1.02x | +2% |
| 11 | Hadayek El Maadi | $306/mo | 1.02x | +2% |
| 12 | Sheikh Zayed City | $315/mo | 1.05x | +5% |
| 13 | Corniche El Nil | $315/mo | 1.05x | +5% |
| 14 | Heliopolis | $324/mo | 1.08x | +8% |
| 15 | Rehab City | $330/mo | 1.10x | +10% |
| 16 | Katameya | $336/mo | 1.12x | +12% |
| 17 | New Cairo (5th Settlement) | $345/mo | 1.15x | +15% |
| 18 | Maadi | $354/mo | 1.18x | +18% |
| 19 | Garden City | $384/mo | 1.28x | +28% |
| 20 | Zamalek | $405/mo | 1.35x | +35% |
Rent estimates based on city average of $300/mo adjusted by neighborhood cost index. Index 1.00 = city average.
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The average 1-bedroom rent in Cairo is approximately $300/month. Rents range from $195/mo (El Marg) to $405/mo (Zamalek).
Our database covers 20 neighborhoods in Cairo, each with detailed cost-of-living and salary data.