Tools · Compare
Cost of living comparator
See how El Gouna compares with London, Amsterdam, Dubai and Cairo across six monthly spending categories.
Figures are indicative averages for a single person, not a personal quote.
Monthly costs (USD)
Rent
Groceries
Dining
Transport
Utilities
Healthcare
Monthly total
London
$3,550/mo
El Gouna
$1,250/mo
Estimates based on average costs for a single person. Actual costs vary by lifestyle. Rent assumes a 1-bedroom apartment in a central area.
Curious about living in El Gouna?
Get a detailed cost breakdown tailored to your lifestyle and budget.
Ask via WhatsAppHow it works
Compare in three steps
Pick cities, read the category bars, then check the indicative monthly totals.
- Pick the citiesSelect El Gouna and any of London, Amsterdam, Dubai or Cairo to compare.
- Read the category barsSix categories, side by side, show where El Gouna costs less or more.
- Check the monthly totalsTotals sum all six categories into one indicative monthly figure per city.
What you get
A clear cost picture
Honest, single-person estimates to orient your move, not budget to the dollar.
- Category-level detailSee rent, groceries, dining, transport, utilities and healthcare apart.
- El Gouna in contextPlace El Gouna next to cities you already know to judge the trade-off.
- Indicative, never inflatedAverages for a single person, labelled indicative, not a personal quote.

Good to know
Cost questions, answered
How much does it cost to live in El Gouna per month?
For a single person, indicative monthly living costs in El Gouna are around $1,290, covering rent, groceries, dining, transport, utilities and healthcare. Rent assumes a one-bedroom apartment in a central area. Actual costs vary by lifestyle and season.
Is El Gouna cheaper than European cities?
On these indicative single-person estimates, El Gouna is markedly cheaper than London or Amsterdam, mainly on rent and dining. It sits above Cairo, which has the lowest figures in the comparison. Use the tool to compare your own selection.
What is included in the cost comparison?
The comparator covers six monthly categories: rent, groceries, dining out, transport, utilities and healthcare. Rent assumes a one-bedroom apartment in a central area. Figures are indicative averages for a single person, not a personal quote.
Are these cost figures exact?
No. The figures are indicative averages for a single person and are meant for orientation, not budgeting to the dollar. Your real spend depends on neighbourhood, lifestyle, household size and exchange rates. Message us for a tailored breakdown.
How do I get a personalised cost estimate?
Use the comparator to see category-level figures, then send us a WhatsApp message with your situation. We can prepare a cost breakdown tailored to your lifestyle, household size and the El Gouna neighbourhood you have in mind.
Want a tailored estimate
Tell us your household and lifestyle. We prepare a cost breakdown for the El Gouna neighbourhood you have in mind.