At a glance
 EG
Sharm El Sheikh
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EG
Dahab
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|---|---|---|
| Country | Egypt | Egypt |
| Nomad score | 6.0 / 10 | 6.0 / 10 |
| Cost of living | $1,556 / mo | $1,292 / mo |
| Internet speed | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Weather now | 32° / 24°C | 33° / 24°C |
| Air quality (AQI) | 51 Moderate | 46 Good |
| Community votes | 0 0 | 0 0 |
Climate averages
Yearly averages of monthly climate data
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EG
Sharm El Sheikh
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EG
Dahab
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|---|---|---|
| Average high | 32.3°C | 31.1°C |
| Average low | 22.1°C | 23.2°C |
| Precipitation | 1 mm / mo | 2 mm / mo |
| Sunshine | 345 h / mo | 345 h / mo |
| Humidity | 33% | 33% |
| Rain days | 0.2 / mo | 0.5 / mo |
| Wind speed | 18.2 km/h | 24.4 km/h |
EG
Sharm El Sheikh · average high by month
J 23
F 23
M 27
A 32
M 36
J 39
J 40
A 41
S 38
O 34
N 29
D 25
EG
Dahab · average high by month
J 22
F 22
M 26
A 31
M 34
J 38
J 38
A 39
S 37
O 33
N 28
D 24
Air quality
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EG
Sharm El Sheikh
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EG
Dahab
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|---|---|---|
| US AQI | 51 | 46 |
| PM2.5 | 6.1 µg/m³ | 4.6 µg/m³ |
| PM10 | 11.2 µg/m³ | 7.8 µg/m³ |
| Ozone | 99 µg/m³ | 108 µg/m³ |
| UV index | 2.3 | 2.4 |
Business & Economy
Scores out of 10
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EG
Sharm El Sheikh
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EG
Dahab
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|---|---|---|
| Blockchain & Crypto Adoption | 2.5 | 2.5 |
| Local Payment Services | 4.7 | 3.8 |
| Startup Scene | 2.8 | 2.7 |
Climate & Environment
Scores out of 10
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EG
Sharm El Sheikh
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EG
Dahab
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|---|---|---|
| Air Conditioning | 8.7 | 6.7 |
| Green Spaces | 3.6 | 2.6 |
| Natural Disaster Risk | 8.3 | 6.8 |
| Noise Pollution | 5.4 | 6.6 |
| Seasonal Variety | 3.5 | 4.1 |
| Weather | 7.0 | 6.2 |
Connectivity
Scores out of 10
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EG
Sharm El Sheikh
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EG
Dahab
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|---|---|---|
| Mobile Network Coverage | 7.0 | 7.2 |
| Power Grid Reliability | 6.2 | 6.0 |
| Public WiFi Availability | 4.4 | 4.2 |
| VPN Reliability | 6.0 | 5.9 |
Cost & Affordability
Scores out of 10
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EG
Sharm El Sheikh
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EG
Dahab
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|---|---|---|
| Accommodation Cost | 8.3 | 7.9 |
| Cost of Living | 8.4 | 8.1 |
| Currency Stability | 3.7 | 3.3 |
| Entertainment Cost | 7.8 | 7.1 |
| Food & Groceries | 8.4 | 8.1 |
| Gym Membership Cost | 7.5 | 7.0 |
| Transportation Cost | 8.1 | 7.7 |
Culture & Entertainment
Scores out of 10
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EG
Sharm El Sheikh
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EG
Dahab
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|---|---|---|
| Culture | 6.5 | 6.6 |
| Indoors Fun | 4.9 | 3.5 |
| Language Learning Opportunities | 4.2 | 3.9 |
| Local Experiences & Tours | 7.6 | 7.7 |
| Nightlife | 7.4 | 4.6 |
| Outdoors & Nature | 9.2 | 9.0 |
Digital Nomad Community
Scores out of 10
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EG
Sharm El Sheikh
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EG
Dahab
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|---|---|---|
| Nomad Events & Meetups | 3.1 | 4.6 |
| Nomad Friendly | 5.1 | 6.9 |
| Online Community Presence | 2.8 | 4.8 |
Digital Nomad Essentials
Scores out of 10
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EG
Sharm El Sheikh
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EG
Dahab
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|---|---|---|
| Cafes with WiFi | 5.2 | 6.2 |
| Coworking Spaces Availability | 4.1 | 4.1 |
| Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes | 4.0 | 5.7 |
| Digital Nomad Popularity | 3.2 | 6.0 |
| Internet Speed | 6.3 | 6.3 |
| Local SIM Card Availability | 7.5 | 7.8 |
Food & Fitness
Scores out of 10
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EG
Sharm El Sheikh
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EG
Dahab
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|---|---|---|
| Fitness Facilities | 5.9 | 5.5 |
| Food Scene | 6.4 | 6.7 |
| Healthy Food Options | 5.9 | 6.8 |
| Yoga Studios | 4.7 | 7.1 |
Healthcare
Scores out of 10
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EG
Sharm El Sheikh
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EG
Dahab
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|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 5.9 | 5.4 |
| Healthcare Affordability | 7.9 | 8.1 |
| Healthcare Quality | 5.2 | 4.2 |
Legal & Administrative
Scores out of 10
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EG
Sharm El Sheikh
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EG
Dahab
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|---|---|---|
| Digital Nomad Visa Availability | 3.2 | 3.5 |
| Ease of Business Registration | 3.5 | 3.8 |
| Ease of Opening Bank Account | 3.1 | 3.4 |
| Freedom of Speech | 2.9 | 2.9 |
| Political Stability | 5.3 | 4.2 |
| Tax Friendliness | 5.1 | 6.1 |
| Visa Ease | 6.6 | 5.4 |
Quality of Life
Scores out of 10
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EG
Sharm El Sheikh
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EG
Dahab
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|---|---|---|
| Air Quality | 6.8 | 6.6 |
| Cleanliness | 6.8 | 6.3 |
| Environmental Quality | 7.3 | 7.1 |
| Family Friendly | 7.2 | 5.8 |
| Language Barrier | 6.4 | 5.9 |
| Work-Life Balance | 7.5 | 7.9 |
Safety & Tolerance
Scores out of 10
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EG
Sharm El Sheikh
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EG
Dahab
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|---|---|---|
| Female Friendly | 6.8 | 6.0 |
| Racial Tolerance | 6.6 | 6.6 |
| Safety | 7.8 | 7.0 |
Transportation
Scores out of 10
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EG
Sharm El Sheikh
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EG
Dahab
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|---|---|---|
| Airport Connectivity | 7.0 | 3.7 |
| Cycling | 2.8 | 3.9 |
| Intercity Travel Options | 5.1 | 4.0 |
| Public Transit | 3.5 | 2.4 |
| Ride-sharing Services | 4.4 | 2.0 |
| Scooter/Bike Rental Availability | 4.6 | 7.3 |
| Walkability | 4.7 | 6.6 |
Work Environment
Scores out of 10
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EG
Sharm El Sheikh
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EG
Dahab
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|---|---|---|
| Coworking Quality | 4.4 | 4.5 |
| Freelance Ecosystem | 3.2 | 3.4 |
| Networking Opportunities | 3.4 | 3.9 |
| Remote Job Opportunities | 2.9 | 3.3 |
| Time Zone Favorability | 7.4 | 7.5 |
Clothing
Local prices in US dollars
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EG
Sharm El Sheikh
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EG
Dahab
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|---|---|---|
| Jeans | $37 per pair | $34 per pair |
| Summer Dress | $31 per dress | $27 per dress |
| Running Shoes | $86 per pair | $86 per pair |
Dining Out
Local prices in US dollars
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EG
Sharm El Sheikh
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EG
Dahab
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|---|---|---|
| Dining Out | $48 per month | $38 per month |
Entertainment
Local prices in US dollars
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EG
Sharm El Sheikh
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EG
Dahab
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|---|---|---|
| Cinema Ticket | $3.45 per ticket | $4.79 per ticket |
Food & Dining
Local prices in US dollars
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EG
Sharm El Sheikh
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EG
Dahab
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|---|---|---|
| Coffee | $1.82 per cup | $2.11 per cup |
| Beer | $1.63 per pint | $1.82 per pint |
| Meal (Inexpensive) | $4.21 per meal | $4.21 per meal |
| Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) | $35 per meal | $31 per meal |
| Fast Food Combo | $5.93 per meal | $6.70 per meal |
| Apples | $1.63 per kg | $1.63 per kg |
| Bread | $0.48 per loaf | $0.86 per loaf |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $0.34 per bottle | $0.34 per bottle |
| Milk | $1.05 per liter | $1.24 per liter |
| Rice | $0.80 per kg | $1.05 per kg |
| Chicken Fillets | $6.13 per kg | $8.04 per kg |
| Beef | $9.19 per kg | $11 per kg |
| Wine (Mid-range) | $8.61 per bottle | $12 per bottle |
Groceries
Local prices in US dollars
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EG
Sharm El Sheikh
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EG
Dahab
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|---|---|---|
| Groceries | $124 per month | $105 per month |
Health Insurance
Local prices in US dollars
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EG
Sharm El Sheikh
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EG
Dahab
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|---|---|---|
| Health Insurance | $15 per month | $7.66 per month |
Healthcare
Local prices in US dollars
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EG
Sharm El Sheikh
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EG
Dahab
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|---|---|---|
| Doctor Visit (GP) | $17 per visit | $15 per visit |
| Pharmacy (basic meds) | $2.87 per purchase | $2.87 per purchase |
Housing
Local prices in US dollars
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EG
Sharm El Sheikh
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EG
Dahab
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|---|---|---|
| Housing | $144 per month | $144 per month |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) | $297 per month | $354 per month |
| Airbnb (1 month) | $613 per month | $727 per month |
| Coworking Space | $80 per month | $119 per month |
| Coliving Space | $421 per month | $536 per month |
Internet & Mobile
Local prices in US dollars
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EG
Sharm El Sheikh
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EG
Dahab
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|---|---|---|
| Internet & Mobile | $8.61 per month | $6.70 per month |
Leisure Activities
Local prices in US dollars
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EG
Sharm El Sheikh
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EG
Dahab
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|---|---|---|
| Leisure Activities | $19 per month | $19 per month |
Personal Care
Local prices in US dollars
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EG
Sharm El Sheikh
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EG
Dahab
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|---|---|---|
| Haircut | $6.70 per visit | $6.70 per visit |
| Laundry | $3.45 per kg | $4.79 per kg |
Services
Local prices in US dollars
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EG
Sharm El Sheikh
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EG
Dahab
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|---|---|---|
| Mobile Plan | $7.27 per month | $8.61 per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps+) | $14 per month | $16 per month |
| SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) | $8.61 one-time | $11 one-time |
| Gym Membership | $27 per month | $27 per month |
| Tennis Court (Weekend) | $11 per hour | $11 per hour |
Transportation
Local prices in US dollars
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EG
Sharm El Sheikh
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EG
Dahab
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|---|---|---|
| Transportation | $23 per month | $11 per month |
| Taxi Start | $0.67 per trip | $0.57 per trip |
| Taxi per km | $0.34 per km | $0.29 per km |
| Monthly Transport Pass | $12 per month | $23 per month |
| Ride-hailing (5km) | $2.68 per trip | $2.30 per trip |
| Gasoline | $0.32 per liter | $0.35 per liter |
| Scooter Rental | $16 per month | $144 per month |
Utilities
Local prices in US dollars
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EG
Sharm El Sheikh
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EG
Dahab
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|---|---|---|
| Utilities | $16 per month | $11 per month |