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title: "Egypt for digital nomads: 9 cities compared (2026)"
url: https://nostos.navoy.io/countries/egypt
description: "Egypt for remote workers: 9 cities scored on cost, safety, healthcare, internet, visas, climate and air. Best city Alexandria (52/100). Egypt has no digital-…"
dataset: 2026.10.7 (2026-10-13)
license: CC BY 4.0
---

# Egypt for digital nomads: 9 cities compared (2026)

Egypt has 9 cities in the dataset. Alexandria scores highest under balanced weights at 52/100. Egypt has no digital-nomad visa.

## Cities in Egypt, ranked

| # | City | Score | Cost/mo (USD) | Download (Mbps) | Known for | Page |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Alexandria | 52 | 717 | 10.2 | Bibliotheca Alexandrina; Mediterranean corniche | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/alexandria |
| 2 | El Gouna | 51 | 700 (national estimate) | 12.1 | Lagoons and marinas; Kitesurfing and diving | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/el-gouna |
| 3 | Hurghada | 49 | 700 (national estimate) | 11.8 | Reef diving; Winter sun | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/hurghada |
| 4 | Sharm El Sheikh | 48 | 717 | 9.6 | Ras Mohammed reefs; Naama Bay | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/sharm-el-sheikh |
| 5 | Luxor | 48 | 700 (national estimate) | 9.6 | Karnak and Luxor temples; Valley of the Kings | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/luxor |
| 6 | Cairo | 47 | 820 | 10.6 | Pyramids and museums; Nile | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/cairo |
| 7 | Dahab | 47 | 700 (national estimate) | 9.6 | Blue Hole; Cheap diving | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/dahab |
| 8 | Marsa Alam | 47 | 700 (national estimate) | 12.1 | Elphinstone and Abu Dabbab reefs; Dugongs and sea turtles | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/marsa-alam |
| 9 | Aswan | 45 | 700 (national estimate) | 7.9 | Nubian villages and Elephantine Island; Felucca sailing on the Nile | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/aswan |
## National figures shared by every city

| Figure | Value | Source |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Homicide rate | 4.2 per 100,000 | Estimates of rates of homicides per 100 000 population, 2021 |
| Political stability | 50th percentile | Worldwide Governance Indicators — Political Stability and Absence of Violence (score 0–100), 2025 |
| Health coverage index | 71/100 | UHC service coverage index, 2023 |
| Life expectancy | 69.1 years | Life expectancy at birth (years), both sexes, 2021 |
| Human Development Index | 0.754 | Human Development Index (HDR 2025, HDI 2023), 2023 |
| English proficiency | low | EF English Proficiency Index 2024 (band), 2024 |
## Visas and entry

| Passport | Entry rule |
| --- | --- |
| US | visa on arrival |
| EU (Germany) | visa on arrival |
| UK | visa on arrival |
Source: Passport Index dataset (visa requirements, 199 passports × 199 destinations), 2026-02. No long-stay guide for Egypt yet.

## Compare

- https://nostos.navoy.io/compare/alexandria-vs-el-gouna
- https://nostos.navoy.io/compare/alexandria-vs-hurghada
- https://nostos.navoy.io/compare/alexandria-vs-sharm-el-sheikh
- https://nostos.navoy.io/compare/alexandria-vs-luxor

## FAQ

### Is Egypt good for digital nomads?

Alexandria scores 52/100 under balanced weights, which ranks it 837 of 1,000 cities in the dataset. Egypt's 9 cities average 48.3/100. Strongest factors in Alexandria: climate and cost of living; weakest: visa ease.

### What is the cheapest city in Egypt for a remote worker?

Alexandria, at about $717 a month for one person including rent (WhereNext city cost estimates 2026 (city pages), 2026-09). Cairo is the most expensive city-priced option at $820.

### Does Egypt have a digital nomad visa?

Not according to the sources the dataset uses. Short visits follow the entry rules for your passport.

### How long can a US, EU or UK citizen stay in Egypt without a visa?

US passport: visa on arrival. EU passport (Germany as reference): visa on arrival. UK passport: visa on arrival. Source: Passport Index dataset (visa requirements, 199 passports × 199 destinations), 2026-02.

### Which city in Egypt has the fastest internet?

El Gouna, with a measured median download of 12.1 Mbps (M-Lab, 2024). Measured speeds run below advertised plans everywhere; 40 Mbps measured is already good.

### How safe is Egypt?

Egypt records 4.2 homicides per 100,000 people (Estimates of rates of homicides per 100 000 population, 2021) and sits at the 50th percentile for political stability (World Bank WGI, 2025). These are national figures; city pages note local caveats.

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