🇪🇬Egypt
Africa
Information
Capital
Cairo
Population
116,000,000
Currency
Egyptian Pound (EGP £)
Languages
arabe
Continent
Africa
Calling code
+20
Timezone
Africa/Cairo
Area
1,002,000 km²
Government
Arab Republic
National day
July 23 (Revolution of the Free Officers)
Internet domain
.eg
About
Egypt is an Arab republic in North Africa, renowned for its ancient civilization and the Nile River. With a young and growing population of 116 million, it holds a strategic role via the Suez Canal. The capital is Cairo, home to 22 million people.
Safety
Risk level :Risque élevé dans certaines zones du Nord-Sinaï et frontière libyenne; vigilance accrue à proximité des manifestations et sites touristiques.
Risk areas
Nord-Sinaï - Terrorisme élevéFrontière libyenne - Criminalité et instabilitéDésert occidental - Enlèvements
Crime(medium)
- Éviter de porter des objets de valeur visibles
- Ne pas se déplacer seul la nuit
Terrorism(high)
- Suivre les avis de voyage officiels
- Éviter les rassemblements
Transport
- Utiliser des taxis officiels
- Porter la ceinture
Natural risks(Risques modérés de séismes et inondations dans le delta du Nil)
- Suivre les alertes météo
Health(Système de santé inégal, meilleur au Caire)
- Vaccins hépatite A/B, typhoïde
- Eau en bouteille uniquement
Practical tips
- Inscription au registre des voyageurs
- Assurance rapatriement
- Respect des coutumes locales
Cost of living
Accommodation
Studio city center165.71
1-bedroom apartment in city center165.71
1-bedroom apartment in suburb91.54
3-bedroom apartment in city center302.92
3-bedroom apartment in suburb199.92
Food
Inexpensive restaurant meal3.00
Meal for 2 mid-range restaurant15.00
McDonald's menu5.00
Local beer (0.5L)2.50
Cappuccino1.50
Water (1.5L)0.50
Bread (500g)0.50
Milk (1L)1.00
Eggs (12)1.50
Chicken (1kg)4.00
Apples (1kg)2.00
Bananas (1kg)1.00
Transport
Public transport ticket0.25
Monthly transport subscription10.00
Taxi ride (start)1.00
Taxi (1km)0.50
Gasoline (1L)0.80
Leisure
Fitness membership (monthly)30.00
Tennis court (1h weekend)10.00
Cinema5.00
Theatre10.00
Health
General practitioner consultation10.00
Dentist consultation15.00
Antibiotic medications5.00
Cold medications (6 days)10.00
Others
High-speed internet (60 Mbps+)20.00
Mobile plan (calls + 10GB)10.00
Public services for 85m² apartment50.00
Jeans (Levis 501 or similar)30.00
Nike sports shoes60.00
International primary school (monthly)200.00
Practical information
Electricity
Voltage220V
Frequency50Hz
Plug typesType C, Type F
Emergency numbers
Police122
Ambulance123
Fire department180
Practical information
Driving side
Right
Tap water
unsafe
Tipping
10-15% in restaurants