Egypt · Africa
Alexandria
Costs last verified
Part of the Cost of Living Abroad guideMonthly cost
$865Estimate for a solo remote worker — verify current local prices.
Studying here? About $580/mo
Studying here? Reckon on roughly 35% less. Shared halls instead of a private flat is most of it, with a meal plan, a student travel pass and a campus you do not have to rent a desk in doing the rest. Phone, insurance and a social life cost the same either way.
At a glance
Healthcare, taxes & language
The decisive three for a longer stay in Egypt.
Healthcare
Public facilities are free/low-cost but overstretched; accredited private hospitals in Cairo, Alexandria and Giza offer the best standard of care.
Taxes
Residents are taxed on Egyptian-source income, and on foreign-source income only if Egypt is the centre of their commercial, industrial or professional activity; pensions are exempt from salary tax.
English
Low — English is common in tourism areas, international business and among younger, university-educated urbanites, but limited elsewhere.
Getting in — Egypt
Full Egypt guideTop visa routes, ranked by route score — stay, ease and speed.
30 days (e-visa valid 3 months from approval)
Student Visa / Residence
Length of the course, renewable
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Alexandria at a glance
Alexandria, Egypt costs about $865 USD a month for a solo remote worker, with rent at 38% of that budget. The biggest budget line is rent at $330 and the smallest is transport at $25. In our data internet averages 80 Mbps and safety scores 6/10. Similar cities range from Jinja at $885 a month to Sousse at $930.
Costs verified on September 11, 2026 (Eastern Time).
Questions about Alexandria
How much does it cost to live in Alexandria?
A solo remote worker in Alexandria, Egypt spends an estimated $865 USD/month on rent, food, transport and coworking, based on our cost-of-living breakdown.
How much is rent in Alexandria?
Rent in Alexandria is an estimated $330 USD/month in our cost-of-living breakdown.
How fast is the internet in Alexandria?
Internet in Alexandria averages 80 Mbps in our cost-of-living breakdown.
How much does coworking cost in Alexandria?
A coworking space in Alexandria costs an estimated $65 USD/month in our cost-of-living breakdown.
Is Alexandria safe?
Alexandria has a safety score of 6/10 in our cost-of-living breakdown.
What is Alexandria's nomad score?
Alexandria scores 5/10 on our nomad score, which weighs cost, safety and internet quality for remote workers.