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Egypt
π North AfricaSalary
$7,200
Cost
28
Jobs
60/100
Safety
58/100
Life & Culture
Climate
Desert β hot summers, mild winters; Mediterranean coast cooler
Languages
Arabic, English
Cultural highlights
Ancient civilization and pyramids
Largest Arab population
Bustling Cairo metropolis
Red Sea diving and resorts
Growing startup ecosystem
Dos β
- β Dress modestly especially outside resorts
- β Learn basic Arabic greetings
- β Bargain at markets
- β Respect prayer times
Don'ts β
- β Public affection in conservative areas
- β Criticize religion or government openly
- β Photograph military sites
Local cuisine
KoshariFul medamesMolokhiaTaameyaMahshi
Best neighborhoods
Zamalek Β· Maadi Β· New Cairo Β· 6th October City
Economic Overview
- GDP growth
- 3.8%
- Currency
- Egyptian Pound (EGP)
- Internet speed
- 30β80 Mbps in Cairo
- Top industries
- TourismEnergyConstructionTechManufacturing
Career Intelligence
- Top employers hiring
- Orascom Β· Commercial International Bank Β· Vodafone Egypt Β· Etisalat Misr Β· Fawry
- Work visa guide
- Work permit and residency required; employer sponsorship essential
- Salary negotiation
- Salaries lower than Gulf; negotiate housing and annual flights
- Remote work culture
- Cairo tech scene growing; many developers work remotely for Gulf/EU
- Interview culture
- Relationship-first culture. Arabic helps; English common in multinationals.
Relocation Deep Dive
- Housing costs
- $200β$1,500/month
- Transport quality
- Metro in Cairo, Uber, heavy traffic
- Expat community strength
- 72/100
- School quality index
- 65/100