North Africa · 1 city covered
We track one city in Egypt. Its mid-range shoulder-season day comes to $120, which is 57% below the median across all 68 cities in the index.
Cairo is the anchor — pyramids on the city's edge; bazaars at its heart. Accommodation is 52% of the mid-range day there, so where you sleep decides most of the budget.
Season coefficients are calibrated per city, not shared. Across Egypt the peak-to-low swing runs 97%–97%, widest in Cairo (97%, desert winter peak pattern: low Jun–Aug at ×0.68, peak Jan–Mar, Nov–Dec at ×1.34). Summer heat empties the city and rates crater; the winter months carry both leisure arrivals and event calendars, so the swing is one of the widest we track.
Mid-range, shoulder season, same five line items. Difference is relative to Egypt ($120/day).
| Country | Mid · shoulder | vs Egypt |
|---|---|---|
| Morocco | $194/day | +62% |
On average, a mid-range traveller spends $120 per day in Egypt during shoulder season. Budget travellers can get by on around $35/day, while a luxury trip averages $450/day.
The most affordable destination in Egypt is Cairo, where a budget trip costs about $35 per day in low season.
At the top end, Cairo reaches around $450 per day during peak season.
The best windows vary by city, but many destinations in Egypt are ideal during Oct–Apr or shoulder season for a balance of weather and price.