For the first time since 2019, comparing New Cairo to the New Administrative Capital is a real contest. New Capital prices jumped 40% in a year, and New Cairo is starting to lose first-time buyers to its newer neighbour. The choice is not arithmetic, but it can be broken down by clear metrics.
1. Price
New Cairo: average compound apartment runs EGP 55–75K/m². New Capital: EGP 38–55K/m². The gap reaches 40% for an equivalent unit.
2. Day-to-day lifestyle
New Cairo has a 25-year head start — open schools, hospitals, malls, restaurants. The New Capital is still assembling itself: amenities exist, but the density and nightlife are not yet there.
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