Studying in Egypt vs. United Kingdom
Egypt and United Kingdom are both popular study destinations — but the price tag, visa rules, and currency differ. We pulled the numbers from our cost calculator: monthly living averages €173 in Egypt and €1,836 in United Kingdom.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
Egypt
Cheaper monthly living
Egypt
Lower visa proof of funds
Egypt
Side-by-side comparison
Egypt
United Kingdom
Currency
EGP (E£)
GBP (£)
Public tuition (annual)
E£15,000
≈ €270 / yr
£22,000
≈ €25,740 / yr
Private tuition (annual)
E£600,000
≈ €10,800 / yr
£38,000
≈ €44,460 / yr
Monthly living (city avg)
E£9,595 / mo
≈ €173 / mo
£1,569 / mo
≈ €1,836 / mo
Visa proof of funds
E£60,000
Proof of financial means (varies by university; ≈ EGP 5,000/month)
£12,006
UKVI maintenance (outside London)
Cities tracked
Cairo, Alexandria, Giza, New Cairo
London, Manchester, Edinburgh, Birmingham
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.