Travel Costs in Egypt
All figures are approximate estimates in USD for comparison.
- Budget / day
- $35
- Mid-range / day
- $90
- Luxury / day
- $300
- Budget meal
- $3
- Coffee
- $2
- Local transport
- $0.5
- Budget hotel
- $15
- Mid-range hotel
- $55
Overview
Egypt is a relatively affordable destination for international travelers, with low costs for food, local transport, and accommodation outside of luxury resorts. The biggest expenses tend to be entrance fees to major sites like the Pyramids, Luxor Temple, and the Egyptian Museum, which can add up quickly if you visit multiple attractions. Sharm el-Sheikh and Hurghada resort areas skew significantly more expensive than Cairo or Luxor for comparable accommodation.
Notes
Purchase a multi-site ticket or visit several attractions on the same day to reduce per-entry costs, and use ride-hailing apps like Uber or Careem instead of negotiating with street taxis to avoid tourist pricing.