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💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
87%
Weight: 150
Cairo is very affordable compared to Western cities, with low prices for daily expenses.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
85%
Weight: 80
Rental prices are low, especially outside prime neighborhoods, making it budget-friendly.
🍎 Food & Groceries
89%
Weight: 40
Local markets and street food offer inexpensive and diverse options.
🚌 Transportation Cost
91%
Weight: 20
Public transport and ride-sharing are very cheap and widely used.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
83%
Weight: 15
Affordable entertainment options including cinemas, cafes, and cultural events.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
76%
Weight: 10
Gyms are moderately priced, with some upscale options costing more.
💱 Currency Stability
42%
Weight: 30
Egyptian pound has experienced fluctuations and inflation concerns recently.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
68%
Weight: 100
Average speeds are decent in central areas but can be inconsistent in outskirts.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
65%
Weight: 40
Growing number of coworking spaces mainly in downtown and Zamalek.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
79%
Weight: 30
Many cafes offer WiFi, though connection quality varies.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
72%
Weight: 30
Some cafes cater to remote workers but not widespread yet.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
54%
Weight: 100
Emerging destination but less popular compared to other Middle Eastern cities.
📱 Local SIM Card Availability
86%
Weight: 25
Easy to purchase and affordable prepaid SIM cards with data.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
67%
Weight: 30
Long working hours common, but vibrant social life helps balance.
🌳 Environmental Quality
39%
Weight: 15
Air pollution and urban congestion impact environmental quality negatively.
🧼 Cleanliness
41%
Weight: 10
City cleanliness is inconsistent, with litter and waste management issues.
🗨️ Language Barrier
58%
Weight: 30
Arabic is dominant; English is spoken in business and tourist areas but limited elsewhere.
💨 Air Quality
35%
Weight: 15
High pollution levels, especially in traffic-heavy areas.
👨👩👧👦 Family Friendly
54%
Weight: 25
Limited family-oriented amenities; schools and healthcare vary in quality.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
60%
Weight: 20
Private hospitals offer good care; public healthcare is variable.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
80%
Weight: 25
Medical services are affordable compared to Western standards.
🏥 Healthcare
62%
Weight: 20
Access to quality care is available but varies by location and facility.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
84%
Weight: 80
Hot, dry climate with plenty of sunshine most of the year.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
89%
Weight: 10
Low risk of natural disasters like earthquakes or hurricanes.
🏞️ Green Spaces
47%
Weight: 10
Limited parks and green areas within the city.
❄️ Air Conditioning
78%
Weight: 15
Widely available in homes, offices, and public places.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
32%
Weight: 10
Minimal seasonal changes; mostly hot and dry climate year-round.
🔊 Noise Pollution
37%
Weight: 10
High noise levels due to traffic and urban density.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
91%
Weight: 20
Rich history and vibrant cultural scene with museums, music, and festivals.
🌃 Nightlife
63%
Weight: 15
Active nightlife with bars and clubs, though more conservative than Western cities.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
50%
Weight: 15
Limited natural outdoor spaces within the city; desert and Nile nearby.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
70%
Weight: 10
Good opportunities to learn Arabic and local dialects.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
93%
Weight: 10
Abundant historical sites and cultural tours available.
🎳 Indoors Fun
65%
Weight: 10
Museums, malls, and cultural centers provide indoor entertainment.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
90%
Weight: 25
Diverse and flavorful Egyptian cuisine with many street food options.
🧠 Yoga Studios
55%
Weight: 10
Limited but growing number of yoga and wellness centers.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
68%
Weight: 15
Gyms and fitness centers available, mostly in affluent neighborhoods.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
71%
Weight: 15
Healthy options exist but street food is often heavy and fried.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
74%
Weight: 20
GMT+2 is convenient for Europe, less so for Americas or Asia.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
60%
Weight: 25
Growing startup and expat communities offer some networking events.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
45%
Weight: 20
Limited local remote job market; mostly reliant on international clients.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
52%
Weight: 20
Freelancing is growing but infrastructure and support are limited.
🏢 Coworking Quality
63%
Weight: 30
Coworking spaces are improving but still developing in quality and amenities.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
57%
Weight: 15
Emerging startup ecosystem with increasing investment and support.
💳 Local Payment Services
59%
Weight: 10
Mobile payments and local fintech are developing but cash is still dominant.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
40%
Weight: 15
Limited adoption and regulatory uncertainty around crypto.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
75%
Weight: 30
Cairo International Airport connects well to Europe, Middle East, and Africa.
🚇 Public Transit
60%
Weight: 20
Metro and buses available but can be crowded and less reliable.
🚶 Walkability
53%
Weight: 20
Some walkable neighborhoods but traffic and infrastructure limit comfort.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
82%
Weight: 15
Uber and local apps widely used and affordable.
🚲 Cycling
31%
Weight: 10
Poor cycling infrastructure and heavy traffic make it unsafe.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
67%
Weight: 15
Trains and buses connect major cities but can be slow and crowded.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
28%
Weight: 10
Very limited availability of scooter or bike rentals.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
79%
Weight: 20
Good 4G coverage in urban areas; 5G rollout ongoing but limited.
🔒 VPN Reliability
70%
Weight: 20
VPNs generally work but some restrictions and slowdowns reported.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
65%
Weight: 15
Occasional outages but generally stable power supply.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
57%
Weight: 10
Public WiFi is limited and often unreliable.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
68%
Weight: 40
Tourist visas are easy to obtain; longer stays require more paperwork.
📊 Tax Friendliness
50%
Weight: 30
Tax system is complex; no special digital nomad tax incentives.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
40%
Weight: 15
Restrictions exist; sensitive topics can be risky to discuss openly.
🏛️ Political Stability
55%
Weight: 20
Relatively stable but occasional protests and political tensions occur.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
53%
Weight: 15
Bureaucratic and requires residency or local sponsorship.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
57%
Weight: 10
Process is improving but still involves significant paperwork and delays.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
0%
Weight: 35
No dedicated digital nomad visa available as of mid-2025.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
58%
Weight: 50
Moderately friendly with growing infrastructure but some challenges remain.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
49%
Weight: 25
Few organized events; community is small but slowly growing.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
55%
Weight: 20
Limited but emerging online groups and forums for Cairo nomads.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
62%
Weight: 100
Generally safe in tourist and expat areas; petty crime exists.
♀️ Female Friendly
48%
Weight: 50
Cultural norms can be restrictive; women should exercise caution.
✊ Racial Tolerance
55%
Weight: 50
Mixed experiences; generally tolerant but occasional discrimination reported.