Compare · September 2026
New Cairo vs 6th settlement: which should you buy in?
Across 91 compounds in New Cairo and 31 in 6th settlement, New Cairo runs about 88,675 EGP/m² against 82,006 EGP/m². The table below sets them side by side on price, down payment, plan length and how much is ready now.
| New Cairo | 6th settlement | |
|---|---|---|
| Entry price | 1.9M EGP | 2.4M EGP |
| Median price | 13.9M EGP | 12.7M EGP |
| Price per m² | 88,675 EGP | 82,006 EGP |
| Lowest down payment | 1% | 1% |
| Longest plan | 15 yrs | 14 yrs |
| Compounds listed | 91 | 31 |
| Ready to move | 11 | 1 |
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 6th settlement if…
- you want more space per pound — 6th settlement is cheaper per square metre
Compounds in New Cairo
Compounds in 6th settlement
Full New Cairo buying guide → · Full 6th settlement buying guide →
Frequently asked
Is New Cairo or 6th settlement better?
Neither is better in the abstract — they suit different buyers. New Cairo leads on choice and depth, while 6th settlement 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 6th settlement?
On price per square metre it is 6th settlement. 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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