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Hurghada

Long-established Red Sea dive hub with real freediving and kite/wind infrastructure alongside it.

In Hurghada, a mid-range month runs about $581 (EGP 30,268) and there is low 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

Internet1.5/10

Slower internet than about 85% of cities

Visas3/10

Harder visas than about 90% of cities

Coworking6.9/10

Better coworking than about 65% of cities

English6/10

Less English-friendly than about 65% of cities

Walkability2.1/10

Harder to get around than about 85% of cities

Gyms & Wellness2.4/10

Fewer wellness options than about 85% of cities

Getting There4.4/10

Harder to reach than about 65% of cities

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