General Country Information 🌍
| Capital | Cairo |
| Country | Egypt |
| Currency | Egyptian pound |
| Main religion | Islam |
In numbers… 📐
| Female | 49.3% |
| Gdp | $302.2 billion |
| Size | 1,010,408 km² |
| Population | 102,334,404 |
| Population density | 96.5 people/km² |
| Kids per female | 2.79 |
| City population | 43.1% |
Weather ⛅
| Winter | 13∘C |
| Summer | 30∘C |
Language and Education 🔬
| Main Language | Arabic |
| Population able to read | 71.4% |
| Population with a college degree | 18.3% |
| Population able to speak english | 15.9% |
Well-being 💉
| Air quality | 50 (AQI) |
| Is tab water drinkable? | no |
Safety 👮
| LGBT friendly? | No |
| Crime | 4.1/10 |
Transportation ✈️
| Driving side | Right |
| Main airline | EgyptAir |
| Main airport | Cairo International Airport |
Costs and Prices 🤑
| Cash required for everyday purchases | yes |
Prices for Everyday Goods 💰
| Item | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Bottle water | $0.25 |
| Cigarettes | $2.25 |
| Burger | $2 |
| Coffee | $1 |
| Beer | $1.5 |
Accomedation Costs 🛌
| Type | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Flat | $150/month |
| Hotel 3 star | $35/night |
| Hotel 5 star | $100/night |
Transportation Costs 🚐
| Type | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Cab | $2.5/10km |
| Petrol | $0.50/l |
| Rental car | $25/day |
| Public transportation | $1/daypass |
| Bike rental | $5/day |
Taxes 💸
| Type | Rate |
|---|---|
| Tax rate | 25% |
| Vat | 14% |
Average Income 💼
| Income | $2500 |
Tipping 💁️
| Is tipping required? | Yes |
| Location | Tipping Amount |
|---|---|
| Cab | 10% |
| Restaurant | 12-15% |
| Bar | 10-15% |
| Coffeeshop | 10% |
| Services | 10% |
Digital 🤖
| Internet speed | 17.72/MBits |
| Tld | .eg |
| Free wifi | 7/10 |
| Population with access to internet | 54% |
| Phone mobile data | $7.5 for 10GB |
Electricity 🔌
| Power grid | 95% (Uptime) |
| Sockets | Type C, Type F |
Shopping 🛒
Opening Times 🕰
| Closing days | Friday |
| Closing times | Varies by store |
| Opening times | Varies by store |
Most popular Stores 🏪
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| Online shopping | Souq.com |
| Supermarket | Carrefour |
| Pharmacy | El Ezaby |
| Drugstore | El Ezaby |
Fun and Relaxation 😃
Bars and Nightlife 🕺
| Closing hour of bars and clubs | 1:00 AM |
| Topic | Rating (0-10) |
|---|---|
| Nightlife | 7/10 |
| Bars | 8/10 |
Parks and leisure 🎢
| Topic | Rating (0-10) |
|---|---|
| Holiday Parks | 5/10 |
| Public Parks | 7/10 |
| Swimming | 8/10 |
Sports ⚽
| Most popular Sport | Football |
Food 🍕️
| Food Name | Description | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Koshary | A national dish of Egypt, made with rice, lentils, chickpeas, macaroni, and a tomato sauce | $1-$2 |
| Ful medames | A dish made from cooked fava beans, often served with olive oil, lemon juice, and cumin | $1-$2 |
| Molokhia | A soup made from jute leaves, often served with rice or bread | $2-$3 |
| Mahshi | A dish made from stuffed vegetables, such as tomatoes, peppers, and zucchini | $2-$3 |
| Shawarma | A sandwich made from grilled meat, vegetables, and tahini sauce | $2-$3 |
| Falafel | A deep-fried ball made from chickpeas or fava beans | $1-$2 |
| Umm Ali | A dessert made from bread, milk, sugar, and nuts | $2-$3 |
| Kunafa | A dessert made from shredded filo dough, nuts, and syrup | $2-$3 |
Drinks 🍻️
| Drink Name | Description | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Karkadeh | A refreshing drink made from hibiscus flowers | 1-2 |
| Shai Baladi | Traditional Egyptian black tea, often served with mint | 1-2 |
| Ahwa | Egyptian coffee, strong and bitter | 1-2 |
| Sobia | A sweet, fermented drink made from rice, milk, and sugar | 1-2 |
| Tamr Hindi | A sweet and tangy drink made from tamarind | 1-2 |
| Limonana | A refreshing drink made from lemons and mint | 1-2 |
| Mango Juice | Freshly squeezed mango juice | 2-3 |
| Guava Juice | Freshly squeezed guava juice | 2-3 |
| Sugarcane Juice | Freshly squeezed sugarcane juice | 1-2 |
| Coconut Water | Fresh coconut water | 1-2 |
Souvenirs 👜
| Souvenir | Description | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Papyrus scrolls | Ancient Egyptian writing material made from the stem of the papyrus plant | $5-$20 |
| Scarab beetles | Amulets shaped like dung beetles, often made of stone or faience | $1-$10 |
| Cartouches | Oval-shaped pendants with hieroglyphs representing a person’s name | $10-$50 |
| Alabaster statues | Small statues carved from alabaster, a soft, white stone | $20-$100 |
| Pyramids | Small replicas of the iconic Egyptian pyramids | $10-$50 |
| Sphinx | Small replicas of the Great Sphinx of Giza | $20-$100 |
| Jewelry | Gold, silver, or beaded jewelry with Egyptian motifs | $10-$100 |
| Textiles | Woven fabrics with traditional Egyptian patterns | $20-$100 |
| Spices | Exotic spices such as saffron, cumin, and cinnamon | $5-$20 |
| Tea | Egyptian herbal teas, such as hibiscus and chamomile | $5-$10 |
Holidays 🍹
| Holiday Name | Time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | January 1 | Celebrates the start of the new year |
| Coptic Christmas | January 7 | Celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ according to the Coptic calendar |
| Revolution Day | January 25 | Commemorates the 2011 Egyptian Revolution |
| Sham El Nessim | April or May | Celebrates the arrival of spring |
| Labour Day | May 1 | Celebrates the contributions of workers |
| Eid al-Fitr | End of Ramadan | Celebrates the end of the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan |
| Eid al-Adha | 10th day of Dhul-Hijjah | Celebrates the willingness of Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son, Ishmael |
| Islamic New Year | First day of Muharram | Celebrates the start of the Islamic new year |
| Armed Forces Day | October 6 | Commemorates the 1973 Yom Kippur War |
| Prophet’s Birthday | 12th day of Rabi’ al-Awwal | Celebrates the birth of the Prophet Muhammad |
News 📰
| Medium | Name |
|---|---|
| Newspaper | Al-Ahram |
| Online news | Youm7 |
| Tv | Nile TV |
| Radio | Nogoum FM |