Egypt
مصر
EGEG
Currency
EGP E£
Rate unavailable
Voltage
220V
Plug type
C
F
Both fit the same socket — one adapter works for both.
Timezone
Africa/Cairo
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Travel Advisory· 출국권고
Level 3 — Advise Departure
Cancel or postpone travel. Residents should consider departing unless there is urgent need.
Advisory applies to specific regions only. Visit 0404.go.kr for regional details.
Source: Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs0404.go.kr →
Current time in Egypt
Monday, June 1, 2026
17:57:35 EEST
Price guide
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Local restaurant meal
$2.00 – $3.40
E£ 100 – E£ 170
Meal at a local restaurant or mid-range eatery.
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Big Mac (single)
$2.60 – $2.80
E£ 130 – E£ 140
Standard Big Mac meal price.
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Starbucks Americano (Tall)
$2.20 – $2.50
E£ 110 – E£ 125
Tall latte at Starbucks.
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Local beer — bar/restaurant
Stella
$2.20 – $4.20
E£ 110 – E£ 210
Local beer (e.g., Stella) at a bar or restaurant.
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Local beer — convenience store
Stella
$0.80 – $1.40
E£ 40.00 – E£ 70.00
Local beer from a convenience store or liquor shop.
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Subway / bus (single ride)
$0.16 – $0.40
E£ 8.00 – E£ 20.00
Cairo Metro fares are tiered by number of stations (zones).
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Taxi — starting fare
$0.60 – $0.90
E£ 30.00 – E£ 45.00
Base fare for ride-hailing apps (e.g., Uber/Careem).
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Airport → city center
$7.50 – $16
E£ 400 – E£ 800
Uber/Careem or official airport taxi to downtown Cairo.
🗺 Getting around
Cairo's metro uses single-journey tickets; no universal transit card. Uber and Careem are the main rideshare apps. Transfers between different transport types require new tickets.
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Water 500ml — convenience store
$0.30 – $0.50
E£ 15.00 – E£ 25.00
1.5L bottle from small shops.
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Water 500ml — supermarket
$0.20 – $0.40
E£ 10.00 – E£ 20.00
1.5L bottle from larger supermarkets.
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Coca-Cola 330ml — convenience store
$0.40 – $0.70
E£ 20.00 – E£ 35.00
330ml can from small shops.
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Coca-Cola 330ml — supermarket
$0.30 – $0.50
E£ 15.00 – E£ 25.00
330ml can from larger supermarkets.
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SIM card — 7 days data
$5.50 – $12
E£ 300 – E£ 600
Tourist SIM with data from Vodafone, Orange, Etisalat at airport.
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Top attraction entry fee
$7.50 – $10
E£ 400 – E£ 500
Entry to Giza Pyramids Complex (standard adult ticket).
Prices are approximate reference values and may vary by location, season, and provider.
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Holidays this month
June 2026
No public holidays this month.
Holiday and country information is provided for general guidance only. Official holiday schedules can change; verify with an official government source before making travel plans. Currency, voltage, plug, and timezone information may be inaccurate or outdated.