Living and Working as an Expat in Cairo, Egypt | Expats Everywhere

Allia is from The United States but has been living and working in Cairo, Egypt for a long time. She loves it there and is here today to share her experiences with ExpatsEverywhere. She talks about how much money you can make, how much money you can save, things to do, using Cairo as a travel hub, safety, where to live, job opportunities and much more. See what she has to say about life as an expat in Egypt.
Allia has her own channel as well. Check it out here: / @layla302
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[@dayan47]

Most of South Florida is gated..I lived in Egypt 20 years and it is super safe. She is right about the people, the most friendly and generous...always smiling.

[@ExpatsEverywhere]

Diane Stetson thanks for commenting. Are you in SoFlo now?

[@Qibilii]

Egyptians are the MOST friendliest people ever. Loved the people more than the place...

[@ExpatsEverywhere]

Thanks for your input and sharing your experience. Also, you've been a sub of ours for 3 years!!! Woah, that's awesome! We really appreciate it.

[@carollipthorpe7656]

I lived in Heliopolis for 10 years and I LOVED it! Would not have moved to New Cairo for anything!

[@ExpatsEverywhere]

Carol Lipthorpe thanks for your comment.

[@carollipthorpe7656]

@@ExpatsEverywhere Cairo is so full of life, I could spend all day just walking the streets!

[@ExpatsEverywhere]

Carol Lipthorpe Thats fantastic! Would you like to do an interview and tell us about your expat life there? If so, shoot us an email at [e-mail]

[@da7war655]

I'm Egyptian from new cairo and I wish I lived in heliopolis to be honest

[@MohamedAhmed-un5ek]

You are welcome anytime my friends to Egypt ☀️🐪🇪🇬💖🇺🇸

[@ExpatsEverywhere]

Thanks! 😃Nice comment.

[@TubeMart35]

I’m an Egyptian who moved to Ohio from Cairo. I’ve been living in the United States for the past 2 years

[@ExpatsEverywhere]

Cool. How is it in Ohio?! That's interesting.

[@panossianv]

I have been thinking to move to Egypt for a while now, most likely Alexandria or wherever I can go. I am an American too. I first want to visit (wanted to visit for years) and then I will decide to live there, but when I visit, I am sure I would not want to leave lol. I love ancient Egyptian history, the culture, etc. I respect the main religion, but to live in a country where it was my dream destination to travel...I can only imagine

[@ExpatsEverywhere]

Thanks for sharing, Victoria. We hope you can make that dream move. Keep us posted. - Josh & Kalie

[@art-toolsfactory5454]

Contact me i can help, let you know everything about Egypt, we can afford cheap houses, cars for trips, and medical insurance.

[@worldview730]

Nice , more videos like this 👍👍👍

[@ExpatsEverywhere]

Really grateful for this comment! Tell us what you liked about it so we can replicate it. Thanks, The Natural. #humbled

[@worldview730]

@@ExpatsEverywhere Everything, as I've travel there myself before in 2007 and fell in love with it ever since

[@worldview730]

@@ExpatsEverywhere king tut lives!

[@alejandrahinojosa2025]

I’m an expat working in Yangon, Myanmar! I’ll interview. 😃

[@ExpatsEverywhere]

Awesome. A couple of us have been to Yangon but we don't have an interview from Myanmar. Email us at [e-mail] and we'll set something up.

[@lololololololo740]

Seems like no ones as asked this: What websites do we go in order to apply for teaching jobs in Cairo area?

[@ExpatsEverywhere]

It depends on what you want to teach. The top two site that post international school listings are ISS and Search Associates.

[@lololololololo740]

@Expats Everywhere Thank you

[@ExpatsEverywhere]

You're very welcome.

[@sofiahayat6373]

Hi can you please tell me if there's like a Facebook group or something for forgein teachers in Egypt

[@ExpatsEverywhere]

Maybe not specifically for foreign teachers in Egypt, however, there will be a lot of teachers in expat groups. Depending on what you're looking for out of a group, it might be more beneficial to target the city you're going to live in.

[@sa2dsade2q83]

i love it

[@yaabro663]

She's amazing 💖💖💖

[@ExpatsEverywhere]

Yea, she is!

[@fadumasharif5414]

Thank you for a very informative video. 😁

[@ExpatsEverywhere]

Thanks for the feedback and encouragement.

[@gn2650]

Is it easy to make friends there? What about dating local women as foreign man?

[@mohammadhelu6730]

What are those gated compounds in Cairo? Also, curious to know what "affordable" American schools are in Cairo.

[@MR.73]

Most of the east of cairo "rehab,madinaty,shorouk,oubour" and now they are building the new capital and Moustakbal city ..and also in the west of Giza

[@maite5153]

How is Egypt to live with kids?

[@Hamada-kr3iw]

🌹a very nice and beautiful channel ❤️ So is the guest. 🌹❤️🌹

[@ExpatsEverywhere]

Thank you, Hamada! We appreciate it. - Josh & Kalie

[@lightknowledge5297]

Is Aliya Egyptian background?

[@kareemaafteraddiction8965]

Hi there! Just found your channel. I’m an American NYer moving to Mid East KOJ in January... do you know of any Jordan expat group

[@ExpatsEverywhere]

Hi! Thanks for find us and reaching out 😁 Facebook will be your go to place for "Expat" groups. If you're in Amman, go to the Jordan Expats Living in Amman group otherwise Jordan Expats.

[@MR.73]

10:07 an Arabic word "ya'ny" it means "means"😂

[@Naima-k6r]

I’ve been living here for 3 years now as an American

[@ExpatsEverywhere]

Cool. Thanks for sharing.

[@murf708]

I am on my second week in Cairo Don’t think 24,000 USD will cut it here guys Looked at a flat today which is relatively western spec and it’s 1,800USD per month in rent for 2 bedroom

[@abdelrahmannabil5668]

1,800 $ FOR RENT i'm Egyptian and tellin you that is a SCAM

[@ExpatsEverywhere]

Okay, we'll help weigh in as well. First off, are you paying using a housing stipend? Here's what we know about the market in Cairo. Oil companies and others have been paying large summons for housing for their expats. Some apartment/rental house owners have gotten used to these outrageous stipends and they continue to ask for them. They seemingly continue to get them on some level because these places are still getting rented. Rest assume that if you're not getting a housing stipend and don't want to be paying over $1,000 per month, you'll be fine and you'll find a suitable place, but you need to keep looking. If you're only seeing high dollar places, change your real estate agent. Happy house hunting, Brian.

[@ExpatsEverywhere]

@@abdelrahmannabil5668 Thanks for commenting and giving your perspective as a local. Are there any websites or agents you could recommend Brian?

[@abdelrahmannabil5668]

@@ExpatsEverywhere I think the better way is to ask an Egyptian friend or Co-worker to help you find a good Broker

[@murf708]

@@abdelrahmannabil5668 They are asking for 2,000$ monthly for a 2 bedroom. Yes its steep and i dont have housing allowance. I am now approaching my coworkers and they are helping out - a lot :-) Thanks Guys

[@detangers]

How can you retire in Egypt. I just love it there.

[@egyroadquest]

you can buy a house in "Sharm El Sheikh" or "Hurgada" on the red sea for like 20k - 40k there is a lot of british and italian people living there

[@nowarah196]

So can I ask, can you try to teach in Egypt with a degree, teaching and support experience in the UK and wanting to do my masters and pgce in the school in Egypt?? Hope someone can help

[@ExpatsEverywhere]

We're not sure. Have you tried to get that info from David McNeil with Expat Empire?

[@beyondblessed4709]

I'm from Georgia an also here 6wks....

[@layla302]

All Of Me cool!

[@samhassan82]

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[@jasminecabacungan9458]

What websites do we go to apply hotel jobs in Egypt?

[@ExpatsEverywhere]

There's probably not one website, but check out goabroad.com or to the hotel chains international jobs site. For example, Marriott jobs.marriott.com/thehosts/jobs?lang=en-US&location=Egypt&stretch=10&page=1&woe=12&stretchUnit=MILES www.goabroad.com/

[@abdallahhamdi1446]

Hotel job is the most easy jobs you get it in egypt Especially sharm and places on the red sea in Egypt

[@virginiapapillera2356]

Hi! I'm looking for jop in Egypt. I'm caregive here in saudi Arabia.please help me .,housekeeping or caregiver.

[@ExpatsEverywhere]

Hi Virginia, thanks for watching. Unfortunately, we're not a job hunting service. We do wish you the best in seeking employment in Egypt.

[@andrewemad3341]

My mother is a teacher and she is paid 1,500 USD a year in Egypt 🙂😂

[@sukanyachutia4912]

Hi can you tell me how much is an Architect's fees in Cairo?

[@ExpatsEverywhere]

Sorry, we're not sure. It's probably too variable to be honest. Why don't you reach out to a few for quotes.

[@sukanyachutia4912]

@@ExpatsEverywhere yeah will do that

[@ExpatsEverywhere]

@@sukanyachutia4912 All the best!

[@SixTheDeserter]

Are there warehouse jobs available to american expats?

[@ExpatsEverywhere]

Sorry, no ideas about warehouse jobs. Our first thought would be probably not specifically for Americans. - Josh & Kalie

[@mairavargaz6267]

How do I find office job in Egypt

[@ExpatsEverywhere]

Have you tried various job boards?

[@TheNiqabGirl]

well i agree with her almost in everything but she is living really very high lifestyle ....not all women even foreigners are living like this here. i saw cases women had to leave egypt because was not able to survive here ..so it really depends

[@ExpatsEverywhere]

Thank you for your comment.

[@art-toolsfactory5454]

If you want to visit Egypt or move here, i can help

[@tariqueanwar3282]

I want to be mathematics teacher in secondary schools. I am from India. How to get there? Like these days are getting tough like in cairo

[@ExpatsEverywhere]

Are you a math teacher in India?

[@tariqueanwar3282]

@@ExpatsEverywhere yes

[@ExpatsEverywhere]

@@tariqueanwar3282 have you looked specifically at Indian international schools in Cairo?

[@tariqueanwar3282]

Not yet,

[@ExpatsEverywhere]

@@tariqueanwar3282 definitely start there. Other international schools might require you to have US, UK, Canadian credentials.

[@kangthor1133]

Please can I get a job there is very interesting im from South Sudan please can u give any jobs

[@flinn1233]

and why egyptian people don't want to stay in their country and think its horrible .... i don't get it

[@Marwan-tx5nb]

Because Egyptians earn very little, unlike Expats working in Egypt. A pharmacist in Egypt earns 1/20 of what they earn in Canada for example. Expats are treated differently and earn way more than Egyptians.

[@flinn1233]

@@Marwan-tx5nb ooooh make sense. Thanks

[@marinabajic7643]

@@Marwan-tx5nb this so true and quite sad for Egyptian people.

[@nahlafarid1951]

Do you think Egyptian earn 200000 USD monthly , after working for ten years with bachlore degree avg salary is 6000-10000 L.E in private sector if you could find a job , half of this in public sector , engineers and pharmaciest get more ,

[@aliashraf3425]

The Expat jobs in Egypt are limited to international schools and may by another few things (egyptian at this schools also are paid high wages) but in general if you are egyptian with a degree you will earn between 7000-17000 usd a year and a lot earn less than that and some earn more

[@craigtaylor7630]

Having worked in an International school, that salary seems very far fetched.

[@ExpatsEverywhere]

Advertised pays on SA for international schools there is 36k to 40k, 43k to 50k, 28k to 30k, 36k to 51k for the 4 of 17 available schools that we randomly looked at. The range is BA +4 years of experience and MA+ 8 years experience.

[@craigtaylor7630]

Not a lot of schools pay you in USD. International schools would typically pay you about 20k USD a year and those are the good schools. Some even pay the equivalent of only 12k USD a year! Not everyone coming to Egypt is gunna have 5+ years teaching experience with a Master's Degree.

[@ExpatsEverywhere]

@@craigtaylor7630 Again, these are the posted wages from Search Associates so we're not really sure what else to tell you. Some international schools are definitely paying more than 20k and all of the ones we did a quick search on did.

[@looklikefamous2052]

You look Arabic, I would never know you are an American born.

[@looklikefamous2052]

@Celina A vlogs ok

[@splendordesign8656]

also her accent

[@denterleague8489]

She is beautiful woman! And I believe there are not much Americans in the US. And ist benefit country!

[@jewellui]

I was thinking if the locals just think she is Egyptian at first glance.

[@craigtaylor7630]

Was thinking the same thing.

[@myimperfectdiary890]

Where can I apply for Any nursing jobs ??? For Americans

[@ExpatsEverywhere]

Thanks for the question. Without going into a deep dive on sourcing this information for you. Here's some introductory information on international travel nursing www.allnursingschools.com/travel-nursing/international/

[@LoscoeLad]

Dr Pepper? Tastes like fizzy Benolin!

[@taniac4063]

Do you speak Arabic well?

[@ExpatsEverywhere]

We've heard her speak Arabic, but we don't know what she's saying or how good it is. 😅

[@rafikaamaimi5604]

Im moroccam dr surgeon .how could i get a good offer job thx

[@ExpatsEverywhere]

We would be lying if we gave you any definitive answer. The truth is that we don't know. You're talking about a specialized field so you have two ways to go about it. You can contact various hospitals or medical companies in Egypt (Cairo) that you'd like to work for or you can contact a headhunter to help places you. Does that make sense?

[@rafikaamaimi5604]

Expats Everywhere firstly thx alot for answering me .well i got ur msg .my question will b just about d way to reach headhunter

[@rafikaamaimi5604]

Expats Everywhere firstly thx alot for answering me .well i got ur msg .my question will b just about d way to reach headhunter

[@ExpatsEverywhere]

rafika amaimi you’re very welcome. Try wuzzuf.net/a/Healthcare-Medical-Jobs-in-Egypt for your job search.

[@ExpatsEverywhere]

And wuzzuf.net/a/Medical-Doctor-Jobs-in-Egypt

[@notv_internetuser3789]

The minimum wage in Egypt is less than $1 an hour, she must be rich if she is earning $26,000 a year as it is worth 406,000 EGP

[@MRawash]

That's upper middle class in Egypt

[@aysenuri2419]

But this person is Egyptian originally so that skews things

[@Traceer150]

Please tell me how do I become an expat please!

[@ExpatsEverywhere]

It depends a lot on two things initially, where you want to go and what you want to do.

[@aysenuri2419]

You’re not really an expat if you’re Egyptian originally..

[@notv_internetuser3789]

It is not easy for a foreigner to find work in Egypt

[@ExpatsEverywhere]

We don't disagree, but it's possible.

[@notv_internetuser3789]

@@ExpatsEverywhere Would you work for less than $3,000 a year in Egypt?

[@ExpatsEverywhere]

@@notv_internetuser3789 Heck no!

[@notv_internetuser3789]

@@ExpatsEverywhere Okay but salaries are very low over there, the least you can earn over there is around 64¢ an hour

[@ExpatsEverywhere]

@@notv_internetuser3789 in education (international schools), the salaries are pretty good compared to cost of living.

[@sedmi.kraskyagatapisiewicz4324]

Is it safe for a woman to go somewhere alone ?

[@ExpatsEverywhere]

Relatively speaking, yes. Exercise the same cautions you would in your home country.

[@hayalperest1056]

Bunch of lies. Ive lived here for almost 5 years now and I can tell you locals here do not treat you well. They will rip you off if they want to and make your life really hard. Also some of the people here are really either too aggressively friendly or right up snobbish.

[@ExpatsEverywhere]

Hi Hayalperest. Sorry to hear that. We've had two people on the channel that have had a difference experience than yours, but we're more than happy to do an interview with you if you'd like. Let us know at [e-mail]

[@layla302]

I’m so sorry you’ve had that kind of experience. Thank goodness, I’ve never experienced anyone not treating me well. Good luck in the future!

[@doitsavemoney]

Expats Everywhere its true they r aggressively friendly and snobbish,i have been many times in egypt... if u went out any touristic place they ripped u off financially and surroundings smell -air somewhere near pyramid

[@sevdaf.dincer4178]

ben şu corona yı geçirelim.Mısıra gidip orda yaşayayım diye düşünüyorum ıyı fikir degil galiba.su an kamboçyada yasıyorum

[@MrHelpingHand]

What is your ethnicity?

[@walterrussell7584]

Sounds like your man pays all the bills

[@layla302]

Walter Russell Incorrect.

[@benjaminfrazieriii4576]

CHAS. S. C.