Investing in Gold Vs. Real Estate in Egypt

Due to the recent economic situation in Egypt, people’s primary focus is scouring the best investment opportunities. With the Egyptian Pound recent devaluation and the surge in prices, people are opting for investing rather than retaining their money in liquid form. There are many investment ventures in Egypt, the most popular being gold and real estate. 

Investing in gold has always been a common way to preserve savings. With gold prices surging in 2024 due to the high buying demand and shortage in the market, more and more people are choosing this investment route. While investing in gold offers flexibility in the amount you want to invest and the ease of selling, significant returns are not guaranteed in the short-term. The unpredictability of gold prices can also hinder your selling decision. 

Due to high demand and increase of construction material costs, real estate prices have seen a massive surge in 2023-2024. The never-ending demand on real estate has made it one of the best investment routes recently in Egypt. While investing in gold does not offer a passive income, investing in real estate does. The real estate market is also more steady and offers less fluctuations. Whether you’re opting for long-term or short-term investments, real estate has proven to be the primary investment choice in Egypt, amounting to 65% of investors’ preference over other sectors.