Two areas, two very different price points, and one question every buyer asks. Here is the 2026 price-per-metre comparison, and who each area actually suits.
Anyone shopping for a home in Cairo today ends up at the same fork in the road: Fifth Settlement or the New Administrative Capital?
There is no single right answer, because the two areas differ in more than price. They differ in when you move in, what already exists around you, and what your money is likely to do over the next three years.
| Fifth Settlement / New Cairo | New Administrative Capital | |
|---|---|---|
| Price per m² | Has passed EGP 70,000 in many areas | Starts around EGP 33,000, reaching 45,000-60,000 in advanced phases |
| Entry unit price | Noticeably higher | From roughly EGP 3,200,000 in some projects |
| 2026 growth | 100% to 140% in some areas | Strong growth, from a lower base |
In plain terms: the same budget buys significantly more space in the Capital, or a smaller but fully serviced unit in New Cairo.
Choose Fifth Settlement if:
Choose the New Capital if:
Many buyers compare unit prices and stop there. A proper comparison looks at four numbers together:
A cheaper unit can end up more expensive if it delivers in four years while you pay rent throughout.
At Home Locator we work across both areas and are not tied to a single developer. The comparison we prepare for you is based on real units available now, not on one project we happen to be pushing.
Tell us your budget and the payment plan that suits you, and we will send you a written comparison of two or three genuine options across both areas.
<!-- hl:units -->Pricing in this article reflects published 2026 market averages. Actual prices vary by project, phase and contract date.
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