How Much Does a Windows VPS Cost in Egypt?

Short answer: A Windows VPS for someone in Egypt is usually priced in US dollars per month, and the price depends mainly on RAM, CPU cores, storage and the Windows licence. At IM HOST, Windows RDP plans start at $8.99/month for 2 cores and 4 GB RAM, and an 8 GB plan costs $25/month. The Windows Server licence is bought separately. You can pay from Egypt by card, InstaPay or Vodafone Cash.

Last updated: November 2026

What drives the price of a Windows VPS?

Four things set most of the monthly price. Location and bandwidth matter too, but less.

• RAM. Windows Server uses more memory than a minimal Linux install, even before you open an application. RAM is usually the first thing that runs out, so it is the main price step between plans.
• CPU cores. More cores help when several programs run at once, or when several people log in. A single user with a browser and office apps rarely needs more than 2 cores.
• Storage. Size and type both count. NVMe is faster than standard SSD for disk-heavy work such as databases. Windows and its updates take a noticeable part of the disk, so leave room.
• The Windows licence. Windows Server is commercial software. Some providers include a licence in the price, others do not. This one line can change the real monthly cost more than any hardware upgrade.

Other factors: the data center location, the monthly traffic allowance, and the billing period. Paying yearly is usually cheaper per month than paying monthly.

Is the Windows Server licence included?

At IM HOST, no. IM HOST does not sell Windows Server licences. This is how it works:

1. IM HOST installs Windows Server using Microsoft's official 180-day evaluation edition.
2. You choose the version: Windows Server 2019, 2022 or 2025.
3. Within the 180 days, you buy your own licence from an official source, meaning Microsoft or an authorised reseller.
4. You activate the licence on the server. Microsoft documents how to convert an evaluation edition to a full edition with a valid key.

Two points to check before you buy a licence:

• Licence type. The rules for running Windows Server on a hosted server depend on the type of licence. Confirm with Microsoft or your reseller that the licence you buy covers your use. This article is general information, not licensing advice.
• Number of users. Windows Server allows two simultaneous administrative remote sessions by default. If more people need to work on the server at the same time, you need Remote Desktop Services and the matching client access licences (RDS CALs). Ask your reseller about these as well.

Plan the licence from day one. The evaluation period is meant for setup and testing, not for long-term production use.

IM HOST Windows RDP prices (November 2026)

IM HOST lists 13 Windows RDP plans, from $8.99 to $560 per month. These are the common sizes:

Plan	Price / month	Cores	RAM	Storage	Monthly transfer
Windows RDP 4GB	$8.99	2	4 GB	120 GB SSD	6 TB
Windows RDP 6GB	$13.90	2	6 GB	160 GB	8 TB
Windows RDP 8GB	$25.00	3	8 GB	200 GB SSD	10 TB
Windows RDP 16GB	$50.00	4	16 GB	320 GB SSD	16 TB
Windows RDP 32GB	$64.00	6 (AMD Ryzen 9 9950X)	32 GB DDR4 ECC	280 GB NVMe	24 TB

Prices are current on im-host.com as of November 2026 and may change.

Other facts that affect the final cost:

• Every plan gives full Administrator access through Remote Desktop.
• Virtualization is KVM.
• Yearly billing saves 20%.
• No VAT or other taxes are added to the listed prices.
• Invoices are in USD. The Egyptian pound prices shown on the site are approximate conversions.
• Servers are unmanaged. You are responsible for what runs on the server, and IM HOST engineers help when you ask in the 24/7 live chat or by ticket.
• Locations: IM HOST runs data centers in Cairo, London, Warsaw, Germany and New York. Windows RDP is available in all locations, subject to stock, and the location is confirmed before activation.

Which size do you need?

Start from what you will run, not from the price. The table below gives starting points. Treat them as rules of thumb, then watch Task Manager for a week and resize if memory stays high.

Use	What it usually involves	Starting point
Remote desktop work for one person	Browser, email, office apps, file transfers	2 cores, 4 GB RAM
Trading terminals	One or two terminals running 24/7, few other apps	2 cores, 4–6 GB RAM
Several terminals or a few users	Many terminals, or 2–3 people on the server	3 cores, 8 GB RAM
Light business apps	Accounting software, a small database, an internal tool	3–4 cores, 8–16 GB RAM
Heavier workloads	Larger databases, builds, many concurrent apps	6 cores, 32 GB RAM

For trading terminals, location matters as much as size. A server closer to your broker's servers usually responds faster. Test with ping or traceroute from the server to the broker before you commit to a location.

For remote work from Egypt, the same idea applies in reverse. A server closer to you usually feels more responsive over Remote Desktop. Test the connection from your own location, and use the first month as a trial before switching to yearly billing.

How do you pay for a Windows VPS from Egypt?

Many people in Egypt hesitate because of dollar billing and card limits. These are the options at IM HOST:

1. Card. Pay by debit or credit card through Stripe. Check with your bank that the card allows payments in foreign currency and what fees apply.
2. InstaPay or Vodafone Cash. Ask support in live chat for the transfer details. After you transfer, the amount is credited to your IM HOST account balance, and you pay the invoice from the balance.
3. Crypto. USDT or Bitcoin through Cryptomus.
4. Account balance. If your balance covers the renewal, the service renews automatically.

All invoices are issued in USD. The pound amount you pay through InstaPay or Vodafone Cash follows the exchange rate on the day you pay.

FAQ

Does the price include a Windows licence?

No. IM HOST installs the official 180-day evaluation of Windows Server 2019, 2022 or 2025. You buy and activate your own licence from Microsoft or an authorised reseller.

What is the cheapest Windows VPS at IM HOST?

Windows RDP 4GB at $8.99/month, with 2 cores, 4 GB RAM, 120 GB SSD and 6 TB of transfer. Prices may change, so check the plan page.

Can I pay in Egyptian pounds?

You can pay from Egypt with InstaPay or Vodafone Cash, which credits your account balance. The invoice itself is in USD.

Will support set up my applications?

The server is unmanaged, so you install and run your own software. IM HOST engineers are available 24/7 in live chat to help when you ask.

To compare all 13 plans and pick a size and Windows version, see the IM HOST Windows VPS / RDP plans.