Egypt

Arab Republic of Egypt

🇦🇺 Smartraveller Advisory

Exercise a high degree of caution

📋 Key Facts

Capital	Cairo
Region	Northern Africa, Africa
Population	107,271,260
Languages	Arabic
Best Time to Visit	Oct–Apr (cooler)
Timezones	UTC+02:00

🛂 Visa Requirements for Australians

⚠️ Visa/Permit Required

Maximum Stay

30 days

Visa on arrival or e-Visa available

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💰 Currency & Exchange Rate

Egyptian pound (EGP)

Current AUD → EGP

1 AUD = 36.5451 EGP

As of 2026-03-23

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💸 Daily Travel Costs (AUD)

Estimated per-person daily spend including accommodation, food, transport & activities

Budget

~$47

Mid-Range

~$109

Luxury

~$310

🧮 Trip Cost Estimate

Duration	Budget	Mid-Range	Luxury
7 days	$326	$760	$2,170
14 days	$651	$1,519	$4,340
21 days	$977	$2,279	$6,510

Estimates based on typical traveller spending. Excludes flights.

📈 AUD to EGP — 12 Month Trend

Date	1 AUD =
2025-04-24	32.4093 EGP
2025-05-24	32.3977 EGP
2025-06-24	32.8465 EGP
2025-07-24	32.4273 EGP
2025-08-24	31.4521 EGP
2025-09-24	31.8299 EGP
2025-10-24	30.9870 EGP
2025-11-24	30.6436 EGP
2025-12-24	31.8702 EGP
2026-01-24	32.4681 EGP
2026-02-24	33.7507 EGP
2026-03-24	36.5261 EGP

💡 Exchange Rate Insight — AUD to EGP

Best Rate (12m)

36.5451

Mar 2026

Worst Rate (12m)

30.6436

Nov 2025

Current

36.5261

Mar 2026

12m Average

32.7810

✅ Above average

Now is a relatively good time to exchange AUD to EGP. The current rate is above the 12-month average.

🧳 Travel Tips for Australians Visiting Egypt

Travel Advisory: Exercise a high degree of caution — always check Smartraveller before booking
Visa: Visa on arrival or e-Visa available
Currency: The local currency is Egyptian pound (EGP). At current rates, 100 AUD ≈ 3655 EGP
Best time to visit: Oct–Apr (cooler)
Language: Arabic
Budget: Expect to spend ~$109 AUD/day for a mid-range trip
Time zone: UTC+02:00
Travel insurance: Always get comprehensive travel insurance. Medicare does not cover you overseas (except in most countries)

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