Should you pay in Egyptian pounds or USD at pharmacies in Sharm el-Sheikh?
Based on 2 discussions with 3 participants · Last activity: today
TL;DR
Always pay in Egyptian pounds at pharmacies — prices on packaging are in EGP, and paying in USD means an unfavorable exchange rate set by the seller. Cards are also accepted at most pharmacies.
What the community said
The pharmacy point in the Naama Bay / Nabq area mall accepts card payments — a transaction receipt was confirmed.
3 days ago Pharmacy in Nabq mall
Grocery stores in Sharm el-Sheikh accept only cash in Egyptian pounds. ATMs are available inside the same malls. Pharmacies and some clothing boutiques accept cards.
7 days ago ATM inside mall
Paying in Egyptian pounds at pharmacies is always cheaper: the price printed on the packaging is in EGP and that's what you pay. If you pay in USD, the seller sets their own exchange rate, which is typically unfavorable.
7 days ago Price on packaging = price in EGP