Is Hadayek El Maadi Expensive?

Cairo, Egypt

+2% vs Cairo avg

Living in Hadayek El Maadi, Cairo

Hadayek El Maadi is a relatively affordable area in Cairo, with a cost of living index of 17.1 — that is +2% compared to the Cairo average. At #11 of 20, it is below the city average in cost. Estimated rent for a one-bedroom apartment here is around E£14,931/month, compared to a range of E£9,515 in El Marg to E£19,762 in Zamalek.

Monthly Budget Breakdown

For a typical resident of Hadayek El Maadi, housing takes up roughly 37% 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£597,253 before tax.

Typical Salaries in Hadayek El Maadi

Salaries in Hadayek El Maadi reflect the local cost of living. Based on the neighborhood COLI of 17.1:

After tax and deductions of 32.0% in Egypt, take-home pay for someone earning E£597,253 would be roughly E£406,132/year. Use the salary converter to calculate an exact figure for your situation, including expat-specific tax adjustments.

Key Stats

17.1
COLI Index
1.02x
vs City Avg
E£14,931
Est. 1BR Rent
#11
of 20 Areas
32.0%
Total Deductions

Tax & Deductions in Hadayek El Maadi

Estimated annual deductions on a E£625,798 salary in Hadayek El Maadi, Cairo (local employee).

Income Tax
21%
Social Insurance
11.0%
Total Deductions: 32.0%
Est. Take-Home: E£425,761/yr

Rates shown are for a local employee. Use the salary converter for expat calculations.

Salary Equivalents

What a $75,000 USD salary in Hadayek El Maadi would need to be elsewhere:

City Currency Equivalent
New York USD $12,825
London GBP £11,037
Dubai AED AED 64,174

Other Neighborhoods in Cairo

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%

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Compare Hadayek El Maadi

Hadayek El Maadi vs Zamalek Hadayek El Maadi vs El Marg

Similar Neighborhoods Worldwide

Neighborhoods with a similar cost of living to Hadayek El Maadi:

Karol Bagh, Delhi Rajouri Garden, Delhi Menara, Marrakech OMR (Sholinganallur), Chennai Kodambakkam, Chennai Velachery, Chennai

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hadayek El Maadi expensive in Cairo?

Hadayek El Maadi is near the city average for Cairo. Costs are about +2% vs the average, making it a mid-range neighborhood.

How does Hadayek El Maadi compare to the Cairo average?

The cost of living in Hadayek El Maadi is near the Cairo average. With a multiplier of 1.02x, everyday expenses including rent, food, and transportation are +2% compared to the city baseline.

Data Sources: Cost of living indices based on crowd-sourced price data and official statistics. Tax calculations follow 2026 rates. Sources include OECD Better Life Index. Figures are estimates and may vary based on individual circumstances.