Nomad Watch
Log in Join free

NEOM vs Hurghada

SA Saudi Arabia EG Egypt

NEOM, Saudi Arabia compared with Hurghada, Egypt: cost of living, scores, climate and more.

At a glance

At a glance
SA NEOM EG Hurghada
Country Saudi Arabia Egypt
Nomad score 5.0 / 10 6.0 / 10
Cost of living $5,723 / mo $1,374 / mo
Internet speed Data unavailable Data unavailable
Weather now 35° / 24°C 32° / 24°C
Air quality (AQI) 48 Good 41 Good
Community votes 0 0 0 0

Climate averages

Yearly averages of monthly climate data

Climate averages
SA NEOM EG Hurghada
Average high 32.9°C 28.8°C
Average low 21.7°C 21.6°C
Precipitation 4 mm / mo 0 mm / mo
Sunshine 344 h / mo 345 h / mo
Humidity 34% 43%
Rain days 0.3 / mo 0.2 / mo
Wind speed 26.5 km/h 28.6 km/h

SA NEOM · average high by month

EG Hurghada · average high by month

Air quality

Air quality
SA NEOM EG Hurghada
US AQI 48 41
PM2.5 10.9 µg/m³ 8.8 µg/m³
PM10 23.7 µg/m³ 32.9 µg/m³
Ozone 106 µg/m³ 99 µg/m³
UV index 0 2.1

Business & Economy

Scores out of 10

Business & Economy
SA NEOM EG Hurghada
Blockchain & Crypto Adoption 7.1 2.6
Local Payment Services 7.3 4.8
Startup Scene 6.7 2.9

Climate & Environment

Scores out of 10

Climate & Environment
SA NEOM EG Hurghada
Air Conditioning 9.3 8.4
Green Spaces 4.1 3.1
Natural Disaster Risk 7.4 7.6
Noise Pollution 7.4 4.8
Seasonal Variety 2.5 3.3
Weather 4.9 6.1

Connectivity

Scores out of 10

Connectivity
SA NEOM EG Hurghada
Mobile Network Coverage 8.2 7.8
Power Grid Reliability 8.4 6.3
Public WiFi Availability 6.2 4.2
VPN Reliability 5.3 6.5

Cost & Affordability

Scores out of 10

Cost & Affordability
SA NEOM EG Hurghada
Accommodation Cost 1.3 7.9
Cost of Living 1.7 8.1
Currency Stability 9.5 3.3
Entertainment Cost 2.4 7.2
Food & Groceries 2.7 8.2
Gym Membership Cost 2.4 7.2
Transportation Cost 2.8 8.0

Culture & Entertainment

Scores out of 10

Culture & Entertainment
SA NEOM EG Hurghada
Culture 3.6 6.4
Indoors Fun 4.6 4.8
Language Learning Opportunities 3.2 4.7
Local Experiences & Tours 3.7 7.7
Nightlife 2.8 6.5
Outdoors & Nature 7.1 8.8

Digital Nomad Community

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Community
SA NEOM EG Hurghada
Nomad Events & Meetups 1.0 3.4
Nomad Friendly 2.5 6.6
Online Community Presence 1.3 3.8

Digital Nomad Essentials

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Essentials
SA NEOM EG Hurghada
Cafes with WiFi 3.4 6.1
Coworking Spaces Availability 3.7 3.7
Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes 2.8 5.0
Digital Nomad Popularity 2.1 3.4
Internet Speed 8.7 6.7
Local SIM Card Availability 7.2 8.0

Food & Fitness

Scores out of 10

Food & Fitness
SA NEOM EG Hurghada
Fitness Facilities 5.8 5.9
Food Scene 4.9 6.6
Healthy Food Options 4.9 5.8
Yoga Studios 2.8 4.7

Healthcare

Scores out of 10

Healthcare
SA NEOM EG Hurghada
Healthcare 5.4 6.1
Healthcare Affordability 4.2 8.8
Healthcare Quality 6.3 5.1

Legal & Administrative

Scores out of 10

Legal & Administrative
SA NEOM EG Hurghada
Digital Nomad Visa Availability 4.1 3.3
Ease of Business Registration 6.6 3.5
Ease of Opening Bank Account 4.8 3.5
Freedom of Speech 1.7 2.9
Political Stability 7.8 5.1
Tax Friendliness 9.1 5.9
Visa Ease 6.1 6.5

Quality of Life

Scores out of 10

Quality of Life
SA NEOM EG Hurghada
Air Quality 7.1 5.8
Cleanliness 8.3 5.6
Environmental Quality 7.7 6.4
Family Friendly 6.5 6.9
Language Barrier 6.8 5.6
Work-Life Balance 6.5 7.6

Safety & Tolerance

Scores out of 10

Safety & Tolerance
SA NEOM EG Hurghada
Female Friendly 5.7 5.9
Racial Tolerance 6.3 6.0
Safety 8.6 7.3

Transportation

Scores out of 10

Transportation
SA NEOM EG Hurghada
Airport Connectivity 5.8 7.7
Cycling 5.1 3.0
Intercity Travel Options 5.2 6.0
Public Transit 5.5 3.4
Ride-sharing Services 5.2 6.1
Scooter/Bike Rental Availability 4.8 5.1
Walkability 5.7 4.8

Work Environment

Scores out of 10

Work Environment
SA NEOM EG Hurghada
Coworking Quality 5.9 4.4
Freelance Ecosystem 3.5 3.8
Networking Opportunities 4.5 3.7
Remote Job Opportunities 4.1 3.3
Time Zone Favorability 7.0 7.4

Clothing

Local prices in US dollars

Clothing
SA NEOM EG Hurghada
Jeans $93 per pair $34 per pair
Summer Dress $75 per dress $29 per dress
Running Shoes $139 per pair $86 per pair

Dining Out

Local prices in US dollars

Dining Out
SA NEOM EG Hurghada
Dining Out $213 per month $29 per month

Entertainment

Local prices in US dollars

Entertainment
SA NEOM EG Hurghada
Cinema Ticket $20 per ticket $4.21 per ticket

Food & Dining

Local prices in US dollars

Food & Dining
SA NEOM EG Hurghada
Coffee $6.40 per cup $1.82 per cup
Beer $0.00 per pint $2.11 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $17 per meal $4.79 per meal
Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) $120 per meal $34 per meal
Fast Food Combo $12 per meal $6.13 per meal
Apples $3.20 per kg $1.72 per kg
Bread $1.47 per loaf $0.48 per loaf
Water (1.5L bottle) $0.80 per bottle $0.29 per bottle
Milk $2.27 per liter $1.05 per liter
Rice $2.67 per kg $0.86 per kg
Chicken Fillets $11 per kg $6.70 per kg
Beef $17 per kg $11 per kg
Wine (Mid-range) $0.00 per bottle $8.61 per bottle

Groceries

Local prices in US dollars

Groceries
SA NEOM EG Hurghada
Groceries $320 per month $124 per month

Health Insurance

Local prices in US dollars

Health Insurance
SA NEOM EG Hurghada
Health Insurance $40 per month $9.57 per month

Healthcare

Local prices in US dollars

Healthcare
SA NEOM EG Hurghada
Doctor Visit (GP) $93 per visit $17 per visit
Pharmacy (basic meds) $9.33 per purchase $3.83 per purchase

Housing

Local prices in US dollars

Housing
SA NEOM EG Hurghada
Housing $1,200 per month $105 per month
Apartment (1 bedroom) $2,267 per month $287 per month
Airbnb (1 month) $4,000 per month $670 per month
Coworking Space $427 per month $86 per month
Coliving Space $1,733 per month $421 per month

Internet & Mobile

Local prices in US dollars

Internet & Mobile
SA NEOM EG Hurghada
Internet & Mobile $67 per month $7.66 per month

Leisure Activities

Local prices in US dollars

Leisure Activities
SA NEOM EG Hurghada
Leisure Activities $107 per month $15 per month

Personal Care

Local prices in US dollars

Personal Care
SA NEOM EG Hurghada
Haircut $32 per visit $6.70 per visit
Laundry $16 per kg $7.66 per kg

Services

Local prices in US dollars

Services
SA NEOM EG Hurghada
Mobile Plan $59 per month $6.70 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $101 per month $16 per month
SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) $31 one-time $8.61 one-time
Gym Membership $147 per month $23 per month
Tennis Court (Weekend) $48 per hour $9.57 per hour

Transportation

Local prices in US dollars

Transportation
SA NEOM EG Hurghada
Transportation $80 per month $17 per month
Taxi Start $4.00 per trip $0.48 per trip
Taxi per km $1.60 per km $0.23 per km
Monthly Transport Pass $93 per month $9.57 per month
Ride-hailing (5km) $11 per trip $2.11 per trip
Gasoline $0.62 per liter $0.35 per liter
Scooter Rental $9.33 per month $124 per month

Utilities

Local prices in US dollars

Utilities
SA NEOM EG Hurghada
Utilities $120 per month $15 per month