Places · Egypt

The best places to live in Egypt

Arcadia scores 11 places in Egypt, from Sohag at about $600 a month to El Gouna at about $1,050. 5 are by the sea, 1 are in the mountains. The climate is mostly desert. Across the country the typical ratings are safety 4/5, healthcare 3/5 and internet 3/5.

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Places
11
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Median cost / mo
~$750
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Climate
desert
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Safety
4/5
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Healthcare
3/5
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Internet
3/5

The standouts in Egypt

Cheapest, safest and best connected are within the 11 places Arcadia scores in Egypt, not the whole country.

All 11 places in Egypt

Questions, answered

How much does it cost to live in Egypt?

Across the 11 places Arcadia scores in Egypt the median is about $750 a month for one person, from Sohag at around $600 to El Gouna at around $1,050. These are estimates for everyday living, rent included, not quotes.

What is the cheapest place to live in Egypt?

Sohag, at about $600 a month. It is the cheapest of the 11 places Arcadia scores in Egypt, which is not the same as the cheapest in the country.

Which place in Egypt has the best internet?

Giza, rated 4 out of 5. The typical rating across the 11 places is 3 out of 5.

How safe are the places Arcadia scores in Egypt?

The typical safety rating is 4 out of 5, and the highest-rated is Cairo. These are broad country-level estimates meant for comparing places, not local advice for a particular street or moment.

Which of these actually fits you?

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