Cairo vs Cape Coast: cost of living for digital nomads
Cairo, Egypt and Cape Coast, Ghana, line by line from the catalogue: what a month costs, rent, food, coworking, safety and internet. Every figure links back to its source on the city page.
The short version
- Cape Coast is about 2% cheaper than Cairo for a month of nomad living ($985 vs $1,000).
- Rent is the biggest gap: $380 in Cape Coast against $420 in Cairo.
- Cape Coast scores higher on safety (7/10 vs 6/10).
- Cairo is arid; Cape Coast is tropical.
Cairo wins 1 of the measured lines; Cape Coast wins 6.
Frequently asked questions
Which city is cheaper, Cairo or Cape Coast?
Cape Coast is cheaper: about $985/month against $1,000/month in Cairo, roughly 2% less for a typical remote worker's budget.
Which city is safer, Cairo or Cape Coast?
Cape Coast scores higher on safety: 7/10 against 6/10 for Cairo.
Which has faster internet, Cairo or Cape Coast?
Cairo and Cape Coast have about the same typical internet speed, 60 Mbps.
| Line | Cairo | Cape Coast |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly total (USD) | $1,000 | $985 |
| Rent | $420 | $380 |
| Food | $300 | $280 |
| Transport | $35 | $30 |
| Coworking | $90 | $70 |
| Safety (out of 10) | 6/10 | 7/10 |
| Internet (Mbps) | 60 | 60 |
| Climate | arid | tropical |
| City size | metro | mid |
| Setting | inland | coast |
| Nomad score (out of 10) | 7/10 | 5/10 |
Costs are typical monthly figures for one person in USD, from the sources named on each city page; safety and internet are the catalogue's own ratings. Cost figures verified (Eastern Time): Cairo November 7, 2026, Cape Coast September 11, 2026.