Cheap Food in Sharm El Sheikh — Eat Well on a Budget

Sharm El Sheikh has a reputation for being expensive — but that reputation is almost entirely based on hotel restaurants and promenade dining. The real food of Sharm, eaten by the people who live here, is some of the most affordable in Egypt. Here's how to eat like a local without spending like a tourist.

The Cheapest Filling Meals in Sharm

• Koshari — 40–80 EGP for a generous bowl, completely filling
• Ful medames with bread and egg — 30–60 EGP
• Ta'meya sandwich (falafel in pita) — 15–25 EGP each
• Chicken shawarma wrap — 40–70 EGP
• Grilled chicken quarter with rice and salad — 80–120 EGP
• Feteer (Egyptian flatbread with fillings) — 30–60 EGP

Where to Find Budget Food

Hadaba is the best area for cheap food in Sharm. The neighbourhood's predominantly local Egyptian population keeps restaurant prices honest. Koshari shops, ful restaurants, and local grills in Hadaba charge 30–50% less than equivalent places in Naama Bay.

Budget Food via Delivery

Bringit delivers Egyptian budget food across all of Sharm. A koshari order or falafel delivery adds a small delivery fee but still comes in significantly cheaper than hotel dining. You can also order multiple items to share, further reducing the per-person cost.

What to Avoid if You're Budget-Conscious

• Compare the full hotel dining and delivery prices before ordering
• Promenade seafood restaurants — high markup for location
• International chain restaurants — overpriced for what you get
• Tourist menus in English only — a reliable sign of inflated pricing