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Cairo

Huge city with real coworking density, though infrastructure is inconsistent

In Cairo, a mid-range month runs about $740 (EGP 38,506) and there is some violent crime city-wide.

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Ratings

Scores run from 1 to 10 and compare each place with every other destination on Nomadr. Higher is always better. Cost is shown as a level, from Very Low to Very High.

Cost (day-to-day)Very Low

Among the 5% cheapest cities day to day

Internet1.7/10

Slower internet than about 85% of cities

Visas4/10

Harder visas than about 75% of cities

Coworking6.9/10

Better coworking than about 65% of cities

English5/10

Less English-friendly than about 80% of cities

Walkability4.7/10

Harder to get around than about 60% of cities

Gyms & Wellness9.8/10

Among the 5% best cities for wellness

Getting There5.4/10

Harder to reach than about 50% of cities

Scores are built from researched data, with sources cited on the categories we have them for — open any category below to see them.

Everything we know

30 categories for Cairo, grouped for quick scanning — coverage varies from city to city. Open any row for the full detail and any cited sources.

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Outdoor activities

  • Surfing: not available here. Nearest on Nomadr: Hurghada (~400 km) · Limassol (~550 km)

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Data last updated September 2026 · Verify anything important.

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