Move to Egypt
Everything a future Egypt settler needs to know. Residency, money, safety — the stuff the tourism board won't put on a poster.
Egypt at a Glance
1BR rent / mo
Democracy index
Homicides / 100k
English level
Where to land in Egypt
One city, no paradox of choice
What it costs to exist
Real monthly numbers, not what the expat blog says
$215
priciest 1BR / mo
Rent + food + transport + utilities, averaged across 1 cities. No gym membership, no brunch budget.
How rich is everyone, really
GDP, taxes, and other numbers politicians argue about
$19,094
GDP per capita
6.8%
Unemployment
28.3%
Inflation
Low inequality — the wealth gap won't slap you in the face daily.
Will the government leave you alone?
Democracy, press freedom, and whether you should use a VPN
2.79/10
🚩 Authoritarian regime
Is Egypt safe?
Homicide rates and the stats that matter for sleeping at night
Safe enough to stop thinking about it. Standard urban awareness applies.
Can you order coffee?
The language situation, no sugarcoating
Arabic
Primary language
Low
English proficiency (#89 globally)
English won't carry you far here. Learning Arabic isn't optional — it's the price of admission.
❓ Moving to Egypt — Common Questions
What is the best city to move to in Egypt?▾
Based on our Livability Score, Cairo ranks #1 in Egypt with a score of 51/100. City-centre rent starts around $215/month.
How much does it cost to live in Egypt?▾
City-centre 1-bedroom rent ranges from $215 to $215/month across our 1 tracked cities. Average monthly solo expenses are around $409.
Is Egypt a democracy?▾
Egypt scores 2.79/10 on the EIU Democracy Index and is classified as a "Authoritarian regime."
Is Egypt safe to live in?▾
The average homicide rate across our tracked cities in Egypt is 1.3 per 100,000 people. That's within the normal range for developed countries.