Where to buy groceries and household goods at local prices in Egypt (not tourist markup)?
Based on 1 discussion with 3 participants · Last activity: 25 days ago
TL;DR
Avoid tourist-oriented supermarkets like Red Sea and Cleopatra Market. Look for local household stores inside nearby malls or fixed-price supermarkets a short walk from the hotel strip.
What the community said
About a 10-minute walk from the hotel area (turn left) there is a mall with a local household goods store on the ground floor. It looks rough around the edges but sells laundry detergent and other basics at local prices.
25 days ago Mall, 10 min walk left from hotel, ground floor
Near Cleopatra Market, about a 5–7 minute walk away, there is a newer supermarket with fixed prices that are noticeably cheaper than the tourist-oriented shops.
25 days ago New fixed-price supermarket near Cleopatra Market, 5–7 min walk
Red Sea and Cleopatra Market are tourist-oriented stores with inflated prices. It is worth walking further from the main tourist area to find better deals.
25 days ago Red Sea Market, Cleopatra Market — tourist pricing