El Gouna vs NEOM — Digital Nomad Comparison 2026

At a glance

At a glance
	EG El Gouna	SA NEOM
Country	Egypt	Saudi Arabia
Nomad score	6.2 / 10	5.0 / 10
Cost of living	$2,569 / mo	$5,723 / mo
Internet speed	Data unavailable	Data unavailable
Weather now	30° / 25°C	35° / 26°C
Air quality (AQI)	56 Moderate	48 Good
Community votes	0 0	0 0

Climate averages

Yearly averages of monthly climate data

Climate averages
	EG El Gouna	SA NEOM
Average high	29.7°C	32.9°C
Average low	21°C	21.7°C
Precipitation	1 mm / mo	4 mm / mo
Sunshine	345 h / mo	344 h / mo
Humidity	39%	34%
Rain days	0.2 / mo	0.3 / mo
Wind speed	28 km/h	26.5 km/h

EG El Gouna · average high by month

J 22 F 22 M 25 A 29 M 32 J 36 J 37 A 37 S 35 O 31 N 27 D 24

SA NEOM · average high by month

J 24 F 24 M 28 A 33 M 37 J 40 J 40 A 41 S 40 O 35 N 30 D 25

Air quality

Air quality
	EG El Gouna	SA NEOM
US AQI	56	48
PM2.5	8.6 µg/m³	8.1 µg/m³
PM10	18.8 µg/m³	17.5 µg/m³
Ozone	94 µg/m³	98 µg/m³
UV index	2.1	0

Business & Economy

Scores out of 10

Business & Economy
	EG El Gouna	SA NEOM
Blockchain & Crypto Adoption	2.7	7.1
Local Payment Services	5.3	7.3
Startup Scene	3.1	6.7

Climate & Environment

Scores out of 10

Climate & Environment
	EG El Gouna	SA NEOM
Air Conditioning	8.4	9.3
Green Spaces	4.9	4.1
Natural Disaster Risk	7.9	7.4
Noise Pollution	6.9	7.4
Seasonal Variety	2.9	2.5
Weather	6.3	4.9

Connectivity

Scores out of 10

Connectivity
	EG El Gouna	SA NEOM
Mobile Network Coverage	7.9	8.2
Power Grid Reliability	8.0	8.4
Public WiFi Availability	5.8	6.2
VPN Reliability	6.7	5.3

Cost & Affordability

Scores out of 10

Cost & Affordability
	EG El Gouna	SA NEOM
Accommodation Cost	5.8	1.3
Cost of Living	6.9	1.7
Currency Stability	3.6	9.5
Entertainment Cost	6.1	2.4
Food & Groceries	6.4	2.7
Gym Membership Cost	5.5	2.4
Transportation Cost	7.5	2.8

Culture & Entertainment

Scores out of 10

Culture & Entertainment
	EG El Gouna	SA NEOM
Culture	6.1	3.6
Indoors Fun	5.1	4.6
Language Learning Opportunities	4.6	3.2
Local Experiences & Tours	7.3	3.7
Nightlife	7.3	2.8
Outdoors & Nature	8.6	7.1

Digital Nomad Community

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Community
	EG El Gouna	SA NEOM
Nomad Events & Meetups	3.7	1.0
Nomad Friendly	6.7	2.5
Online Community Presence	4.2	1.3

Digital Nomad Essentials

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Essentials
	EG El Gouna	SA NEOM
Cafes with WiFi	6.7	3.4
Coworking Spaces Availability	6.0	3.7
Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes	6.0	2.8
Digital Nomad Popularity	4.9	2.1
Internet Speed	7.7	8.7
Local SIM Card Availability	7.8	7.2

Food & Fitness

Scores out of 10

Food & Fitness
	EG El Gouna	SA NEOM
Fitness Facilities	6.7	5.8
Food Scene	7.1	4.9
Healthy Food Options	6.6	4.9
Yoga Studios	5.8	2.8

Healthcare

Scores out of 10

Healthcare
	EG El Gouna	SA NEOM
Healthcare	6.7	5.4
Healthcare Affordability	8.0	4.2
Healthcare Quality	6.1	6.3

Legal & Administrative

Scores out of 10

Legal & Administrative
	EG El Gouna	SA NEOM
Digital Nomad Visa Availability	2.6	4.1
Ease of Business Registration	3.5	6.6
Ease of Opening Bank Account	2.9	4.8
Freedom of Speech	2.9	1.7
Political Stability	5.0	7.8
Tax Friendliness	5.2	9.1
Visa Ease	6.1	6.1

Quality of Life

Scores out of 10

Quality of Life
	EG El Gouna	SA NEOM
Air Quality	7.0	7.1
Cleanliness	7.6	8.3
Environmental Quality	7.2	7.7
Family Friendly	7.5	6.5
Language Barrier	6.9	6.8
Work-Life Balance	7.9	6.5

Safety & Tolerance

Scores out of 10

Safety & Tolerance
	EG El Gouna	SA NEOM
Female Friendly	7.7	5.7
Racial Tolerance	7.0	6.3
Safety	8.4	8.6

Transportation

Scores out of 10

Transportation
	EG El Gouna	SA NEOM
Airport Connectivity	6.8	5.8
Cycling	6.0	5.1
Intercity Travel Options	5.3	5.2
Public Transit	3.6	5.5
Ride-sharing Services	3.3	5.2
Scooter/Bike Rental Availability	6.8	4.8
Walkability	6.3	5.7

Work Environment

Scores out of 10

Work Environment
	EG El Gouna	SA NEOM
Coworking Quality	5.2	5.9
Freelance Ecosystem	4.3	3.5
Networking Opportunities	4.9	4.5
Remote Job Opportunities	3.7	4.1
Time Zone Favorability	8.1	7.0

Clothing

Local prices in US dollars

Clothing
	EG El Gouna	SA NEOM
Jeans	$54 per pair	$93 per pair
Summer Dress	$42 per dress	$75 per dress
Running Shoes	$105 per pair	$139 per pair

Dining Out

Local prices in US dollars

Dining Out
	EG El Gouna	SA NEOM
Dining Out	$48 per month	$213 per month

Entertainment

Local prices in US dollars

Entertainment
	EG El Gouna	SA NEOM
Cinema Ticket	$4.79 per ticket	$20 per ticket

Food & Dining

Local prices in US dollars

Food & Dining
	EG El Gouna	SA NEOM
Coffee	$2.39 per cup	$6.40 per cup
Beer	$2.68 per pint	$0.00 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive)	$8.61 per meal	$17 per meal
Meal (Mid-range, 2 people)	$54 per meal	$120 per meal
Fast Food Combo	$6.13 per meal	$12 per meal
Apples	$2.11 per kg	$3.20 per kg
Bread	$0.86 per loaf	$1.47 per loaf
Water (1.5L bottle)	$0.48 per bottle	$0.80 per bottle
Milk	$1.15 per liter	$2.27 per liter
Rice	$1.05 per kg	$2.67 per kg
Chicken Fillets	$7.27 per kg	$11 per kg
Beef	$11 per kg	$17 per kg
Wine (Mid-range)	$14 per bottle	$0.00 per bottle

Groceries

Local prices in US dollars

Groceries
	EG El Gouna	SA NEOM
Groceries	$163 per month	$320 per month

Health Insurance

Local prices in US dollars

Health Insurance
	EG El Gouna	SA NEOM
Health Insurance	$15 per month	$40 per month

Healthcare

Local prices in US dollars

Healthcare
	EG El Gouna	SA NEOM
Doctor Visit (GP)	$23 per visit	$93 per visit
Pharmacy (basic meds)	$4.79 per purchase	$9.33 per purchase

Housing

Local prices in US dollars

Housing
	EG El Gouna	SA NEOM
Housing	$287 per month	$1,200 per month
Apartment (1 bedroom)	$727 per month	$2,267 per month
Airbnb (1 month)	$1,627 per month	$4,000 per month
Coworking Space	$124 per month	$427 per month
Coliving Space	$1,053 per month	$1,733 per month

Internet & Mobile

Local prices in US dollars

Internet & Mobile
	EG El Gouna	SA NEOM
Internet & Mobile	$11 per month	$67 per month

Leisure Activities

Local prices in US dollars

Leisure Activities
	EG El Gouna	SA NEOM
Leisure Activities	$29 per month	$107 per month

Personal Care

Local prices in US dollars

Personal Care
	EG El Gouna	SA NEOM
Haircut	$14 per visit	$32 per visit
Laundry	$11 per kg	$16 per kg

Services

Local prices in US dollars

Services
	EG El Gouna	SA NEOM
Mobile Plan	$8.61 per month	$59 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+)	$16 per month	$101 per month
SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid)	$11 one-time	$31 one-time
Gym Membership	$67 per month	$147 per month
Tennis Court (Weekend)	$15 per hour	$48 per hour

Transportation

Local prices in US dollars

Transportation
	EG El Gouna	SA NEOM
Transportation	$23 per month	$80 per month
Taxi Start	$0.96 per trip	$4.00 per trip
Taxi per km	$0.48 per km	$1.60 per km
Monthly Transport Pass	$23 per month	$93 per month
Ride-hailing (5km)	$3.45 per trip	$11 per trip
Gasoline	$0.34 per liter	$0.62 per liter
Scooter Rental	$230 per month	$9.33 per month

Utilities

Local prices in US dollars

Utilities
	EG El Gouna	SA NEOM
Utilities	$34 per month	$120 per month