Verdict: Cairo is 59% cheaper — saving you $710/month ($8,520/year)
Cape Town ($1,200/mo)
Cairo ($490/mo)
1BR Apartment (Center)
$700
$300
1BR Apartment (Outside)
$450
$150
Cheap Meal
$6
$2
Mid-Range Meal
$18
$8
Transit Pass
$40
$10
Utilities
$70
$30
Internet
$30
$10
Groceries
$180
$80
CategoryCape TownCairoDifference
1BR Apartment (Center)$700$300+$400
1BR Apartment (Outside)$450$150+$300
Cheap Meal$6$2+$4
Mid-Range Meal$18$8+$10
Transit Pass$40$10+$30
Utilities$70$30+$40
Internet$30$10+$20
Groceries$180$80+$100
Total Estimated$1,200$490$710 (59%)

Safety Index

Cape Town: 30/100

Cairo: 45/100

Average Monthly Salary

Cape Town: $1,500

Cairo: $400

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cape Town cheaper than Cairo?

Cairo is approximately 59% cheaper.Cape Town costs around $1,200/month vs Cairo at $490/month. That is a saving of $710/month ($8,520/year).

Which city has cheaper rent — Cape Town or Cairo?

Cairo has cheaper rent.Cape Town charges $700/month for a city-center 1BR, while Cairo is $300/month.

Which city is safer — Cape Town or Cairo?

Cairo is safer, with a safety index of 45/100 vs 30/100.