Dahab

Egypt · Africa

Dahab

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Costs last verified

Part of the Cost of Living Abroad guide

Monthly cost

$795
Rent
$30038%
Food
$23029%
Transport
$253%
Coworking
$608%
Other
$18023%
Cheaper than 98% of our costed cities

Estimate for a solo remote worker — verify current local prices.

Studying here? About $540/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

Safety7/10
Internet60 Mbps
Nomad score7/10

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

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30 days (e-visa valid 3 months from approval)

Student

Student Visa / Residence

57SCORE

Length of the course, renewable

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Dahab at a glance

Dahab, Egypt costs about $795 USD a month for a solo remote worker, with rent at 38% of that budget. The biggest budget line is rent at $300 and the smallest is transport at $25. In our data internet averages 60 Mbps and safety scores 7/10. Similar cities range from Alexandria at $865 a month to Musanze at $920.

Costs verified on September 11, 2026 (Eastern Time).

Questions about Dahab

How much does it cost to live in Dahab?

A solo remote worker in Dahab, Egypt spends an estimated $795 USD/month on rent, food, transport and coworking, based on our cost-of-living breakdown.

How much is rent in Dahab?

Rent in Dahab is an estimated $300 USD/month in our cost-of-living breakdown.

How fast is the internet in Dahab?

Internet in Dahab averages 60 Mbps in our cost-of-living breakdown.

How much does coworking cost in Dahab?

A coworking space in Dahab costs an estimated $60 USD/month in our cost-of-living breakdown.

Is Dahab safe?

Dahab has a safety score of 7/10 in our cost-of-living breakdown.

What is Dahab's nomad score?

Dahab scores 7/10 on our nomad score, which weighs cost, safety and internet quality for remote workers.

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