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2026 Purchasing Power Parity (PPP) Benchmark

Relocating from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Cairo / Zagazig, Egypt

Moving from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Cairo / Zagazig, Egypt? A $85,000 net salary in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia requires $41,034 in Cairo / Zagazig, Egypt (51.7% lower cost of living).

Origin Baseline (Riyadh, Saudi Arabia)
$85,000 / yr
COLI Index: 58
Equivalent Needed in Cairo / Zagazig, Egypt
$41,034 / yr
COLI Index: 28 (-51.7%)
Monthly Purchasing Power Delta
+$3,664 / mo
Purchasing power gain

Category-by-Category Cost Index Breakdown (NYC = 100)

Expense Category (Weight) Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Cairo / Zagazig, Egypt Relative Difference
Overall Cost of Living (100%)5828-51.7%
Housing & Rent Index (40%)5018-64.0%
Groceries & Nutrition (20%)5832-44.8%
Transportation & Transit (15%)5224-53.8%
Healthcare & Utilities (25%)6434-46.9%