Studying in Egypt vs. United States
Egypt and United States 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 €2,706 in United States.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
Egypt
Cheaper monthly living
Egypt
Lower visa proof of funds
Egypt
Side-by-side comparison
Egypt
United States
Currency
EGP (E£)
USD ($)
Public tuition (annual)
E£15,000
≈ €270 / yr
$32,000
≈ €29,440 / yr
Private tuition (annual)
E£600,000
≈ €10,800 / yr
$58,000
≈ €53,360 / yr
Monthly living (city avg)
E£9,595 / mo
≈ €173 / mo
$2,941 / mo
≈ €2,706 / mo
Visa proof of funds
E£60,000
Proof of financial means (varies by university; ≈ EGP 5,000/month)
Varies by I-20 (school issues)
Varies by I-20 (school issues)
Cities tracked
Cairo, Alexandria, Giza, New Cairo
New York, Boston, Los Angeles, Austin
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.