Are drinks expensive in Egypt?

Drink prices - Dependent on what drinks. Imported brands may well cost more than you pay at home or similar prices. Hot drinks are cheap. Local Beers & spirits are included in AI Hotel bookings and should be reasonable elsewhere.



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Can alcohol be found in Egypt? Yes. Absolutely, but it is expensive, choices are limited and sometimes watered down based on personal experience. Depends on what you order and where you get it.

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The range of food cost per person can vary from budget restaurants for $5 to $10, mid-range restaurants for $15 to $30, and high-end restaurants for $50 to $100. A budget traveler can expect to spend around $30 to $50 per day in Egypt, while a mid-range traveler can expect to spend around $50 to $100 per day.

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Egyptian laws towards alcohol are quite liberal compared with that of most Islamic countries, except for the month of Ramadan when alcohol is strictly forbidden and only holders of foreign passports are allowed to buy alcohol. The legal drinking age in Egypt is 21.

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The Egyptian Tourism Authority advises that travelers are not allowed to bring more than 5,000 EGP (approximately 320 USD) into the country in local currency. You can bring up to 10,000 USD or the equivalent in foreign currency and then swap it for Egyptian pounds at a currency exchange.

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Alcohol in Egypt As Egypt is a majority Muslim country, many locals abstain from alcohol completely. However, it is possible to find liquor stores and bars in some upmarket neighborhoods, and many hotels and resorts serve alcohol.

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Reconsider travel to Egypt due to terrorism. Exercise increased caution in Egypt due to the Embassy's limited ability to assist dual national U.S.-Egyptian citizens who are arrested or detained. Do not travel to: The Sinai Peninsula (with the exception of travel to Sharm El-Sheikh by air) due to terrorism.

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Medical drugs that cannot be dispensed without a prescription such as Tramadol, Xanax, Librax and other medicines. Real and toy arms, ammunition and explosives and any other substances containing explosive materials such as firearms and crackers. All kinds of artifacts. All kinds of narcotics.

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10 Tasty Egyptian Dishes You Need To Try
  • Ful Wa Ta'ameya (Egyptian Falafel) C: egyptianepicurean.com. ...
  • Ful Medames. If ancient Egyptians and modern Egyptians have anything in common, it is Ful Medames. ...
  • Koshari. ...
  • Hamam Mahshi (Stuffed Squab) ...
  • Fiteer Baladi (Egyptian Pizza) ...
  • Shawarma. ...
  • Kofta and Kebab. ...
  • Basbousa.


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