What does a trip cost?

Lit, pierced brass lanterns in a shop in Khan el-Khalili.

07Plan your trip

Egypt's overall price level is about 15% of that of the United States, based on World Bank data for 2025, which makes it one of the cheapest destinations on this measure. Real costs vary widely between Nile cruise boats, resorts and local diners, and ancient sites charge separate ticket prices for foreign visitors, listed on the official websites.

Price level: about 15% of the US level; Calculated from World Bank data for 2025: PPP conversion factor (7.584 EGP per international $) divided by the exchange rate (49.228 EGP per US$). It measures the whole economy, not tourist prices alone.PPP conversion factor, GDP (LCU per international $) – Egypt, Arab Rep. · World BankOfficial exchange rate (LCU per US$, period average) – Egypt, Arab Rep. · World Bank
Currency: Egyptian poundEGP; Divided into 100 piastres.Egypt · WikipediaEgyptian pound · Wikipedia