Dahab vs Pokhara: cost of living for digital nomads
Dahab, Egypt and Pokhara, Nepal, 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
- Pokhara is about 4% cheaper than Dahab for a month of nomad living ($765 vs $795).
- Rent is the biggest gap: $280 in Pokhara against $300 in Dahab.
- Both score 7/10 on safety.
- Dahab is arid; Pokhara is temperate.
Dahab wins 0 of the measured lines; Pokhara wins 3.
Frequently asked questions
Which city is cheaper, Dahab or Pokhara?
Pokhara is cheaper: about $765/month against $795/month in Dahab, roughly 4% less for a typical remote worker's budget.
Which city is safer, Dahab or Pokhara?
Dahab and Pokhara score the same on safety, 7/10 each.
Which has faster internet, Dahab or Pokhara?
Dahab and Pokhara have about the same typical internet speed, 60 Mbps.
| Line | Dahab | Pokhara |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly total (USD) | $795 | $765 |
| Rent | $300 | $280 |
| Food | $230 | $220 |
| Transport | $25 | $25 |
| Coworking | $60 | $60 |
| Safety (out of 10) | 7/10 | 7/10 |
| Internet (Mbps) | 60 | 60 |
| Climate | arid | temperate |
| City size | small | mid |
| Setting | coast | mountain |
| Nomad score (out of 10) | 7/10 | 7/10 |
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): Dahab September 11, 2026, Pokhara September 11, 2026.