Cairo, Egypt
+12% vs Cairo avgKatameya is one of the pricier neighborhoods in Cairo, with a cost of living index of 18.8 — that is +12% compared to the Cairo average. It ranks #5 out of 20 areas by cost. Estimated rent for a one-bedroom apartment here is around E£16,395/month, compared to a range of E£9,515 in El Marg to E£19,762 in Zamalek.
For a typical resident of Katameya, housing takes up roughly 40% 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£655,807 before tax.
Salaries in Katameya reflect the local cost of living. Based on the neighborhood COLI of 18.8:
After tax and deductions of 32.3% in Egypt, take-home pay for someone earning E£655,807 would be roughly E£443,981/year. Use the salary converter to calculate an exact figure for your situation, including expat-specific tax adjustments.
Estimated annual deductions on a E£688,012 salary in Katameya, Cairo (local employee).
Rates shown are for a local employee. Use the salary converter for expat calculations.
What a $75,000 USD salary in Katameya would need to be elsewhere:
| City | Currency | Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| New York | USD | $14,100 |
| London | GBP | £12,134 |
| Dubai | AED | AED 70,553 |
| 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% |
| Rehab City | 18.5 | 1.10x | +10% |
See exactly what you need to earn in Katameya, Cairo to maintain your lifestyle.
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Yes, Katameya is one of the more expensive neighborhoods in Cairo. It costs about +12% more than the city average, ranking #5 out of 20 neighborhoods.
The cost of living in Katameya is above the Cairo average. With a multiplier of 1.12x, everyday expenses including rent, food, and transportation are +12% compared to the city baseline.