Compare · September 2026
New Cairo vs El Shorouk: which should you buy in?
Across 91 compounds in New Cairo and 6 in El Shorouk, New Cairo runs about 88,675 EGP/m² against 83,962 EGP/m². The table below sets them side by side on price, down payment, plan length and how much is ready now.
| New Cairo | El Shorouk | |
|---|---|---|
| Entry price | 1.9M EGP | 4.6M EGP |
| Median price | 13.9M EGP | 12.7M EGP |
| Price per m² | 88,675 EGP | 83,962 EGP |
| Lowest down payment | 1% | 5% |
| Longest plan | 15 yrs | 10 yrs |
| Compounds listed | 91 | 6 |
| Ready to move | 11 | 2 |
Choose New Cairo if…
- your budget is the binding constraint — entry starts lower in New Cairo
- you want choice — New Cairo has more compounds to shortlist
- you need to move soon — more of New Cairo is ready or delivering this year
- the monthly instalment matters most — New Cairo publishes longer plans
Choose El Shorouk if…
- you want more space per pound — El Shorouk is cheaper per square metre
Compounds in New Cairo
Compounds in El Shorouk
Full New Cairo buying guide → · Full El Shorouk buying guide →
Frequently asked
Is New Cairo or El Shorouk better?
Neither is better in the abstract — they suit different buyers. New Cairo leads on choice and depth, while El Shorouk leads elsewhere. Compare the table above against your own commute, budget and timing rather than looking for a single winner.
Which is cheaper, New Cairo or El Shorouk?
On price per square metre it is El Shorouk. On entry price it is New Cairo. Those two can point different ways, which is why the cheaper area on paper is not always the cheaper purchase.
Which has better payment plans?
The longest published plan is 15 years, in New Cairo. Compare the monthly instalment rather than the tenor alone — a longer plan on a higher price is not automatically cheaper to carry.
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