Complete Country Guide
Egypt
6.5
Nomad Score
out of 10
$
Budget-Friendly
from $500/mo
AR, ENUTC +2Best: Oct–Apr
Quick facts
CapitalCairo
CurrencyEGP (£)
LanguagesAR, EN
TimezoneUTC +2
Avg internet35 Mbps
Nomad visaNo
Best monthsOct–Apr
💵
$500
Min. monthly budget
📶
35 Mbps
Avg. download speed
🛂
No
Nomad visa
🌡️
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Avg. temperature
⚡
85%
Power reliability
🏘️
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Population
Where to base yourself
Cities for nomads
Egypt is compact — most nomads base themselves in Cairo, with day trips or weekend escapes to other cities.
Finances
Cost of living in Egypt
All prices in USD. Costs outside the capital are 20–40% lower.
| Category | Budget | Mid-range | Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1BR apartment | $350–600 | $600–1000 | $1000–1800 |
| Co-working / mo | $60 | — | — |
| 1BR rent | $200–500 | — | — |
How Egypt scores
Nomad score breakdown
Safety & security
6
Internet quality
7
Cost of living
9
Visa friendliness
6
Co-working options
6.5
Nomad community
6
Entry & Stay
Visa options for Egypt
No dedicated digital nomad visa. Standard tourist visa applies.
Connectivity
Internet & infrastructure
Egypt has 2 nomad hubs with varying connectivity.
Cairo↓ 35 Mbps avg
Download speed35 Mbps
Reliability (uptime)85%
Alexandria↓ 30 Mbps avg
Download speed30 Mbps
Reliability (uptime)80%
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