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Living in Egypt
Last updated on Feb 10, 2022
Summary: Expats, digital nomads and retirees talk about what it is really like living in Egypt. They offer advice about meeting people, cost of living, finding a home and more.
What do I need to know about living in Egypt?
When we asked people what advice they would give someone preparing to move to Egypt, they said:
"Be very prepared not let the backward ways and slowness and unorganized ways get to you. Relax and take it for what this country is great for which is cultural, beauty, great food and fun in the sun," said another expat in Alexandria.
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Betsy Burlingame is the Founder of Expat Exchange. She launched Expat Exchange in 1997 as her Master's thesis project at NYU. Some of Betsy's more popular articles include 12 Best Places to Live in Italy, 12 Things to Know Before Moving to The Dominican Republic and the Living in Panama Guide. Betsy loves to travel and spend time with her family. Connect with Betsy on LinkedIn.
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Living in Egypt Guide
Guide to Living in Egypt covering expat life, local culture, finding a home, diversity and more.
Egypt Forum
Meet other expats and talk about living in Egypt.
1 Expats Talk about Healthcare & Health Insurance in Egypt
Expats living in Egypt talk about their own experiences with healthcare, hospital visits, emergencies, finding a doctor, buying health insurance in Egypt and more.
Contribute
Help other expats and newcomers by answering questions about the challenges and adventures of living in Egypt.
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