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Living in Egypt
Cairo · AFRICA · Arabic
Cost of living
$320
excl. rent
Rent 1BR
$260
city center
Safety
5/10
GPI 2024
Internet
30 Mbps
avg speed
Ancient history, Red Sea beaches, and some of the world's most affordable living costs make Egypt a surprising choice for long-stay travelers.
✓Pros
- ✓ Extremely affordable
- ✓ Visa on arrival for most
- ✓ Ancient wonders (Pyramids, Luxor)
- ✓ Year-round warm weather
- ✓ Red Sea diving (Hurghada, Dahab)
- ✓ Growing expat community
✗Cons
- ✗ Language barrier (Arabic)
- ✗ Air quality in Cairo
- ✗ Political situation
- ✗ Heat in summer (40°C+)
- ✗ Internet speed outside cities
Details
Climatearid
EnglishMedium
CurrencyEGP (Egyptian Pound)
Beach✓
Mountains✓
Visa Options
Visa on Arrival 30 days (most nationalities)e-Visa 30 daysSinai Only Permit (free, 14 days)
Visa-free days by passport:
US: 30dGB: 30dDE: 30dFR: 30dRU: 30dUA: 30dPL: 30dCA: 30dAU: 30d
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