Egypt
Egypt pulses with ancient layers and modern energy, where the Nile shapes both city life and timeless traditions.
Overview
In Egypt, Arabic is the thread connecting a tapestry of experiences, from the dense urban fabric of Cairo and Alexandria to the historic corridors of Luxor and Aswan. The Nile corridor and Red Sea coast anchor daily life, while each city reveals its own blend of history, culture, and local character—making Egypt a place of constant discovery for those who look beyond the monuments.
At a glance
Languages
- Arabic(Official)
- Coptic(Recognized)
- Egyptian Arabic(Recognized)
- English(Widespread)
Population114,535,772
CurrencyEgyptian Pound (EGP)
1 EGP = 0.0199 USD
1 USD = 50.2199 EGP
Popular places
Egypt
Cost of living
Numbeo publishes these source indexes relative to New York City.
Cost of LivingPotentially much less expensiveSource category: All | 2026
RentPotentially much less expensiveSource category: Rent | 2026
GroceriesPotentially much less expensiveSource category: Grocery | 2026
RestaurantPotentially much less expensiveSource category: Restaurant | 2026
Local Purchasing PowerMuch weaker local purchasing powerSource category: Purchasing Power | 2026
Sources
- Numbeo Cost of Living Index
Quality of life
Quality of Life IndexStrongSource category: Quality Of Life | 2026 | Overall quality of life index
Healthcare IndexMixedSource category: Healthcare | 2026 | Healthcare quality index (100 = best healthcare)
Crime IndexModerateSource category: Crime | 2026 | Crime index (100 = highest crime)
Safety IndexMixedSource category: Safety | 2026 | Safety index (100 = safest)
Pollution IndexHighSource category: Pollution | 2026 | Pollution index (100 = most polluted)
Traffic IndexHighSource category: Traffic | 2026 | Overall traffic index (considers time + inefficiency + CO2)
Sources
- Numbeo Cost of Living Index
Entry requirements
Visa and residency reference data is available for Tourist / Visa Waiver, Tourist / Visa Waiver.
Tourist / Visa Waiver
- Tourism e-Visa (Multiple Entries)
Egypt tourism e-Visa for multiple entries, issued through the official e-Visa portal to eligible nationalities.
- No work rights
- Tourism e-Visa (Single Entry)
Egypt tourism e-Visa for a single entry, issued through the official e-Visa portal to eligible nationalities.
- No work rights
Sources
Languages
- Arabic(Official)
- Coptic(Recognized)
- Egyptian Arabic(Recognized)
- English(Widespread)
Sources
- Country language reference
Safety
3 source-backed travel advisories are available for Egypt.
Canada
Exercise a high degree of caution
Advisory effective · Verified
Exercise a high degree of caution in Egypt due to ongoing tensions in the region, the unpredictable security situation and the threat of terrorism.
United Kingdom
FCDO advises against all travel; FCDO advises against all but essential travel
Advisory effective · Verified
Your travel insurance could be invalidated if you travel against advice from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO). Egypt-Libya border. FCDO advises against all travel to within 20km of the Egypt-Libya border, except for the town of El Salloum, where we advise against all but essential travel. North Sinai. FCDO advises against all travel to the North Sinai Governorate. Northern part of South Sinai. FCDO advises against all but essential travel to the northern part of the South Sinai Governorate, beyond the St Catherine-Nuweibaa road, except for the coastal areas along the west and east of the peninsula. Eastern part of Ismailiyah Governorate. FCDO advises against all but essential travel to the Ismailiyah Governorate east of the Suez Canal. Western Desert. FCDO advises
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