Expat Guide to Living in Alexandria

Whether you're already living in Alexandria or preparing to move to Alexandria, our Expat Guide to Living in Egypt offers articles and reports submitted by expats about expat life in Alexandria. For answers to specific questions, visit our Egypt Forum to talk with expats in Alexandria.

Living in Alexandria, Egypt

An expat in Alexandria, Egypt talks about living in a Muslim country, job opportunities for expats, the importance of family in Egypt and more.

More Culture Shock Reports for Alexandria

Culture shock is part of the settling in process. Knowing the different phases of culture shock and how other expats in Alexandria handle it can be very comforting. Below are some of the responses from expats in Alexandria:

Culture Shock in Alexandria, Egypt

Culture Shock in Alexandria, Egypt

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More Living in Alexandria Reports

What are people's priorities in Alexandria - work? family? socializing? What are the best ways to meet other expats? Are people accepting of racial, cultural and religious differences? Below are some of the responses from expats in Alexandria:

Living in Alexandria, Egypt

Living in Alexandria, Egypt

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Moving Overseas Report

What should you take with you when you move to Alexandria? What should you leave behind? What type of housing and neighborhoods are typical for expats in Alexandria? Help others moving to Alexandria by filling out our Moving Overseas Report.

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Reviews of Schools in Alexandria

Reviews and school profiles from expat parents and even a few school administrators in Alexandria. Great place to find insight into school facilities, teachers and curriculum. Below are some of the reviews from expats in Alexandria:

International American School in Alexandria, Egypt

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Dream vs. Reality Report

Most expats have have "dreams" (and fears) about the expatriate experience before they moved to Alexandria. If you are already living in Alexandria, share how those "dreams" have been fulfilled, and how they have not by filling out our Dream vs. Reality Report.

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Overseas Retirement Report

Retiring abroad can be a great option for retirees seeking their dream lifestyle at an affordable price. Help other retirees, who are thinking about retiring in Alexandria by filling out our Overseas Retirement report.

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Having a Baby Abroad Report

How did expats choose their doctors, midwives, hospitals? What is childbirth like in Alexandria? Help other expats who are preparing to have a baby in Alexandria by filling out our Having a Baby Abroad Report.

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Working Abroad Report

What's it like to find a job in Alexandria? How difficult was it to obtain a work permit? What types are jobs are typical for expats in Alexandria? Help others following in your footsteps by filling out our Working Abroad Report.

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Are Expats Returning Home due to the Coronavirus Pandemic?

We surveyed expats and asked if they are returning home or making plans to repatriate due to the coronavirus pandemic. The majority of expats said that felt safer staying put or were unable to repatriate due to travel restrictions.

Expats Report Experiences Amid Coronavirus Outbreak

Expats are reporting their experiences abroad amid the coronavirus outbreak and, as always, demonstrating the inherent resilience that imbues the expat spirit.

Expats are reporting their experiences abroad amid the coronavirus outbreak and, as always, demonstrating the inherent resilience that imbues the expat spirit....