At a glance
 EG
Marsa Alam
|
EG
Cairo
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|
|---|---|---|
| Country | Egypt | Egypt |
| Nomad score | 5.2 / 10 | 6.0 / 10 |
| Cost of living | $1,332 / mo | $1,303 / mo |
| Internet speed | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Weather now | 30° / 22°C | 29° / 15°C |
| Air quality (AQI) | 71 Moderate | 58 Moderate |
Climate averages
Yearly averages of monthly climate data
|
EG
Marsa Alam
|
EG
Cairo
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Average high | 29.9°C | 30.6°C |
| Average low | 23.2°C | 17.1°C |
| Precipitation | 1 mm / mo | 2 mm / mo |
| Sunshine | 347 h / mo | 337 h / mo |
| Humidity | 45% | 50% |
| Rain days | 0.1 / mo | 0.5 / mo |
| Wind speed | 28.9 km/h | 17.2 km/h |
EG
Marsa Alam · average high by month
J 23
F 23
M 26
A 29
M 32
J 35
J 36
A 37
S 35
O 31
N 28
D 25
EG
Cairo · average high by month
J 21
F 21
M 25
A 31
M 35
J 38
J 40
A 39
S 36
O 32
N 27
D 22
Air quality
|
EG
Marsa Alam
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EG
Cairo
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|
|---|---|---|
| US AQI | 71 | 58 |
| PM2.5 | 22.1 µg/m³ | 20.5 µg/m³ |
| PM10 | 47.5 µg/m³ | 29.8 µg/m³ |
| Ozone | 78 µg/m³ | 63 µg/m³ |
| UV index | 0 | 0 |
Business & Economy
Scores out of 10
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EG
Marsa Alam
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EG
Cairo
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Blockchain & Crypto Adoption | 1.8 | 2.0 |
| Local Payment Services | 3.6 | 6.3 |
| Startup Scene | 1.6 | 7.0 |
Climate & Environment
Scores out of 10
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EG
Marsa Alam
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EG
Cairo
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Air Conditioning | 8.1 | 7.2 |
| Green Spaces | 2.9 | 3.6 |
| Natural Disaster Risk | 7.6 | 5.5 |
| Noise Pollution | 6.8 | 2.4 |
| Seasonal Variety | 2.6 | 5.2 |
| Weather | 6.8 | 6.0 |
Connectivity
Scores out of 10
|
EG
Marsa Alam
|
EG
Cairo
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Mobile Network Coverage | 6.9 | 8.1 |
| Power Grid Reliability | 5.5 | 6.5 |
| Public WiFi Availability | 3.5 | 4.2 |
| VPN Reliability | 6.2 | 4.0 |
Cost & Affordability
Scores out of 10
|
EG
Marsa Alam
|
EG
Cairo
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation Cost | 7.7 | 7.5 |
| Cost of Living | 7.8 | 7.6 |
| Currency Stability | 4.0 | 3.1 |
| Entertainment Cost | 7.0 | 7.4 |
| Food & Groceries | 7.9 | 7.8 |
| Gym Membership Cost | 6.8 | 7.4 |
| Transportation Cost | 7.5 | 8.2 |
Culture & Entertainment
Scores out of 10
|
EG
Marsa Alam
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EG
Cairo
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|
|---|---|---|
| Culture | 5.0 | 9.1 |
| Indoors Fun | 3.1 | 7.5 |
| Language Learning Opportunities | 3.6 | 8.0 |
| Local Experiences & Tours | 7.3 | 8.7 |
| Nightlife | 2.8 | 7.2 |
| Outdoors & Nature | 9.1 | 5.8 |
Digital Nomad Community
Scores out of 10
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EG
Marsa Alam
|
EG
Cairo
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Nomad Events & Meetups | 1.4 | 5.0 |
| Nomad Friendly | 3.8 | 5.5 |
| Online Community Presence | 2.1 | 5.5 |
Digital Nomad Essentials
Scores out of 10
|
EG
Marsa Alam
|
EG
Cairo
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|
|---|---|---|
| Cafes with WiFi | 3.5 | 6.9 |
| Coworking Spaces Availability | 1.6 | 7.1 |
| Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes | 2.2 | 6.1 |
| Digital Nomad Popularity | 1.7 | 4.4 |
| Internet Speed | 5.3 | 6.5 |
| Local SIM Card Availability | 6.6 | 8.4 |
Food & Fitness
Scores out of 10
|
EG
Marsa Alam
|
EG
Cairo
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Fitness Facilities | 4.3 | 7.0 |
| Food Scene | 5.5 | 7.5 |
| Healthy Food Options | 4.9 | 6.2 |
| Yoga Studios | 3.3 | 5.4 |
Healthcare
Scores out of 10
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EG
Marsa Alam
|
EG
Cairo
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 5.2 | 7.0 |
| Healthcare Affordability | 8.4 | 8.0 |
| Healthcare Quality | 4.4 | 6.5 |
Legal & Administrative
Scores out of 10
|
EG
Marsa Alam
|
EG
Cairo
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Digital Nomad Visa Availability | 1.3 | 1.0 |
| Ease of Business Registration | 3.0 | 5.0 |
| Ease of Opening Bank Account | 3.3 | 3.0 |
| Freedom of Speech | 2.9 | 2.5 |
| Political Stability | 4.7 | 3.1 |
| Tax Friendliness | 5.7 | 5.4 |
| Visa Ease | 5.7 | 6.4 |
Quality of Life
Scores out of 10
|
EG
Marsa Alam
|
EG
Cairo
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Air Quality | 7.3 | 3.2 |
| Cleanliness | 6.3 | 3.9 |
| Environmental Quality | 7.8 | 3.8 |
| Family Friendly | 6.5 | 5.9 |
| Language Barrier | 5.7 | 5.3 |
| Work-Life Balance | 7.3 | 5.4 |
Safety & Tolerance
Scores out of 10
|
EG
Marsa Alam
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EG
Cairo
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Female Friendly | 6.6 | 3.2 |
| Racial Tolerance | 6.7 | 4.5 |
| Safety | 7.5 | 6.0 |
Transportation
Scores out of 10
|
EG
Marsa Alam
|
EG
Cairo
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Airport Connectivity | 4.0 | 8.7 |
| Cycling | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Intercity Travel Options | 3.2 | 7.5 |
| Public Transit | 1.7 | 6.5 |
| Ride-sharing Services | 1.8 | 8.1 |
| Scooter/Bike Rental Availability | 3.3 | 2.5 |
| Walkability | 3.2 | 3.8 |
Work Environment
Scores out of 10
|
EG
Marsa Alam
|
EG
Cairo
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Coworking Quality | 2.0 | 7.2 |
| Freelance Ecosystem | 2.4 | 6.2 |
| Networking Opportunities | 2.3 | 7.0 |
| Remote Job Opportunities | 2.6 | 5.0 |
| Time Zone Favorability | 7.3 | 7.5 |
Clothing
Local prices in US dollars
|
EG
Marsa Alam
|
EG
Cairo
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Jeans | $46 per pair | $24 per pair |
| Summer Dress | $32 per dress | $13 per dress |
| Running Shoes | $92 per pair | $19 per pair |
Dining Out
Local prices in US dollars
|
EG
Marsa Alam
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EG
Cairo
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|
|---|---|---|
| Dining Out | $34 per month | $55 per month |
Entertainment
Local prices in US dollars
|
EG
Marsa Alam
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EG
Cairo
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Cinema Ticket | $4.79 per ticket | $3.52 per ticket |
Food & Dining
Local prices in US dollars
|
EG
Marsa Alam
|
EG
Cairo
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Coffee | $2.20 per cup | $1.46 per cup |
| Beer | $2.68 per pint | $1.85 per pint |
| Meal (Inexpensive) | $6.13 per meal | $4.87 per meal |
| Fast Food Combo | $8.61 per meal | $1.67 per meal |
| Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) | $42 per meal | $25 per meal |
| Apples | $2.11 per kg | $1.06 per kg |
| Bread | $0.48 per loaf | $0.37 per loaf |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $0.42 per bottle | $0.18 per bottle |
| Milk | $1.05 per liter | $0.88 per liter |
| Rice | $0.96 per kg | $0.50 per kg |
| Chicken Fillets | $7.27 per kg | $5.46 per kg |
| Beef | $11 per kg | $7.96 per kg |
| Wine (Mid-range) | $12 per bottle | $6.48 per bottle |
Groceries
Local prices in US dollars
|
EG
Marsa Alam
|
EG
Cairo
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Groceries | $77 per month | $132 per month |
Health Insurance
Local prices in US dollars
|
EG
Marsa Alam
|
EG
Cairo
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Health Insurance | $8.61 per month | $12 per month |
Healthcare
Local prices in US dollars
|
EG
Marsa Alam
|
EG
Cairo
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Doctor Visit (GP) | $18 per visit | $9.26 per visit |
| Pharmacy (basic meds) | $4.02 per purchase | $1.07 per purchase |
Housing
Local prices in US dollars
|
EG
Marsa Alam
|
EG
Cairo
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Apartment (1 bedroom) | $297 per month | $648 per month |
| Housing | $86 per month | $278 per month |
| Coworking Space | $78 per month | $52 per month |
| Airbnb (1 month) | $804 per month | $703 per month |
| Coliving Space | $546 per month | $280 per month |
Internet & Mobile
Local prices in US dollars
|
EG
Marsa Alam
|
EG
Cairo
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Internet & Mobile | $6.13 per month | $22 per month |
Leisure Activities
Local prices in US dollars
|
EG
Marsa Alam
|
EG
Cairo
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Leisure Activities | $11 per month | $30 per month |
Personal Care
Local prices in US dollars
|
EG
Marsa Alam
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EG
Cairo
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Haircut | $7.66 per visit | $2.53 per visit |
| Laundry | $6.70 per kg | $0.93 per kg |
Services
Local prices in US dollars
|
EG
Marsa Alam
|
EG
Cairo
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Mobile Plan | $9.19 per month | $5.55 per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps+) | $14 per month | $17 per month |
| SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) | $11 one-time | $1.85 one-time |
| Gym Membership | $34 per month | $23 per month |
| Tennis Court (Weekend) | $11 per hour | $10 per hour |
Transportation
Local prices in US dollars
|
EG
Marsa Alam
|
EG
Cairo
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Taxi Start | $0.86 per trip | $0.25 per trip |
| Transportation | $23 per month | $34 per month |
| Taxi per km | $0.38 per km | $0.06 per km |
| Monthly Transport Pass | $18 per month | $9.44 per month |
| Ride-hailing (5km) | $3.45 per trip | $0.88 per trip |
| Gasoline | $0.35 per liter | $0.44 per liter |
| Scooter Rental | $14 per month | $37 per month |
Utilities
Local prices in US dollars
|
EG
Marsa Alam
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EG
Cairo
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Utilities | $16 per month | $17 per month |