Verdict: Cairo is 75% cheaper — saving you $1,490/month ($17,880/year)
Cairo ($490/mo)
Tokyo ($1,980/mo)
1BR Apartment (Center)
$300
$1200
1BR Apartment (Outside)
$150
$750
Cheap Meal
$2
$8
Mid-Range Meal
$8
$25
Transit Pass
$10
$70
Utilities
$30
$130
Internet
$10
$40
Groceries
$80
$300
CategoryCairoTokyoDifference
1BR Apartment (Center)$300$1200$-900
1BR Apartment (Outside)$150$750$-600
Cheap Meal$2$8$-6
Mid-Range Meal$8$25$-17
Transit Pass$10$70$-60
Utilities$30$130$-100
Internet$10$40$-30
Groceries$80$300$-220
Total Estimated$490$1,980$1,490 (75%)

Safety Index

Cairo: 45/100

Tokyo: 91/100

Average Monthly Salary

Cairo: $400

Tokyo: $3,200

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cairo cheaper than Tokyo?

Cairo is approximately 75% cheaper.Cairo costs around $490/month vs Tokyo at $1,980/month. That is a saving of $1,490/month ($17,880/year).

Which city has cheaper rent — Cairo or Tokyo?

Cairo has cheaper rent.Cairo charges $300/month for a city-center 1BR, while Tokyo is $1200/month.

Which city is safer — Cairo or Tokyo?

Tokyo is safer, with a safety index of 91/100 vs 45/100.