Being an Expat in Cairo, Egypt | Expats Everywhere

[@Minilussan]

How do I best search for a job in Cairo? I have an alternative education and no degree so many I am doomed... single, western woman, with over ten years in fund industry in a mid level average senior rank. Open minded

[@mwilalwando8767]

Quite a good number of investment funds looking for exposed fund management people

[@mwilalwando8767]

Would direct you to a place or two but I don’t know how to do that here

[@robertirvin927]

Where are you from?

[@layla302]

I’ve been an expat in Cairo for 7 years now, and this is the most accurate description of living here I’ve seen yet.

[@ExpatsEverywhere]

Thanks MzAaloush! Would you be interested in doing an interview about your experience as an expat in Cairo? We would love to get your take on it as well. If you are interested, email us at [e-mail] to chat more about it.

[@layla302]

Expats Everywhere definitely!

[@escstudios2068]

@@layla302 Are you going there ?

[@layla302]

@@escstudios2068 I’ve lived here for 10 years. Check out my channel.

[@TheThinkingMathematician]

Great video! I just interviewed for a post in Cairo and got to say that I am grateful for your video as this is exactly the type of information that I was looking for

[@ExpatsEverywhere]

Thank you so much for this feedback, Jonathan. We really appreciate the edification you've provided. Let us know if there's anything that you're looking for either now or down the road and we'll try to source an interview.

[@escstudios2068]

@@ExpatsEverywhere what area of cairo is safe or best

[@lotuscabrio2937]

Lol nice I had dutch friend who was raised in Egypt and still now want to move back permanently

[@thMartTeacher]

Very informative! We're moving to work in Cairo this coming school year, and every bit of information on KZbin is helpful. There aren't many "expat perspectives."

[@ExpatsEverywhere]

Glad that you enjoyed it. If you haven't already, please like and subscribe because it really helps us grow this thing on KZbin. All the best with your move. Please let us know if you need anything.

[@escstudios2068]

@@ExpatsEverywhere What area of cairo is safest / best / a good area ? Cause some areas are like

[@sherifkelada9396]

Hey this is Mr. Randall, he thought me social studies and aquaponics last year!

[@omarshalaby473]

aaah man thats so cringy

[@mooshycool]

The part about the "guy" is actually very correct, but if I may add on the everyday life part, there is actually a bunch of nightclubs in new cairo and centeral cairo. Jazz bars, and high-end restaurants as well. However maybe alcohol is the only thing in egypt that is more expensive than the states or europe. I am an egyptian international student in the UK, and I used to attend school in an interntational school in egypt, where most of the teachers were foreigners. And after graduation, i realised that the staff in my previous school preferred the bars and nightclubs in areas around zamalek and maadi. Generally cairo is a city that always has something to do with no regard to which day of the week it is. I hope this helps broaden your views about the cairo everyday life.

[@TakeEight]

This was an excellent account of life in egypt for abroad professionals. But there is a great difference between the working professional crowd and the rest of us who just came here to live a better muslim life. I think that’s a picture worth painting also.

[@ExpatsEverywhere]

Thanks for commenting. Are you an expat and if so are you willing to do a video interview?

[@TakeEight]

I am an expat. I’ve been living in Cairo for two years now and I love it. I’m not interested in doing an interview but, it would be awesome to see a video documenting the perspective of people who migrate here for a religious purpose and maintain a more Egyptian way of life.

[@ExpatsEverywhere]

@@TakeEight We would be more than happy to do so if we knew or had a connection to those people. If you could put us in contact with them, we'd be glad to tell their story.

[@TakeEight]

I try to paint this picture on my KZbin channel where my children are showing how they are living a learning Arabic in the great city of Cairo ♥️

[@aboodiislaam169]

Take Eight I just visited your channel. I want to come live in Egypt with my wife and kids, I just sent your channel to my wife. Great. She’s been looking for family videos like these.

[@sylviastoute]

Fantastic interview! All the points for living in Cairo are very nicely covered. Specially from the eyes of an expat! Great 👍🏻 Thank you 🙏🏻 very much 🌺🌺🌺💖💖💖🥰

[@ExpatsEverywhere]

Thanks for the love. We've got another interview with an expat in Cairo. Have you seen that one?

[@lightknowledge5297]

Where in Egypt the rent is as high as $600 or $900 ?

[@MillsRepDom]

Great video! I've always wanted to visit Egypt. I moved from NY to the dominican republic a year ago by myself, its been a great experience full of ups and downs!

[@ExpatsEverywhere]

Thanks, Mills Around. If you'd like to do an interview with us about your DR experience, let us know by writing to [e-mail] and we can set that up. Thanks for the comment.

[@dalisseandloubens1557]

That’s good my friend ! I am from Haiti but I studied in Dominican Republic but now I Am in Bahrain so my plan is to go live in Egypt

[@TonyCulver]

It is very annoying to watch someone rock back and forth for 23 minutes. But as an expat from ohio in Egypt, the video was helpful.

[@ExpatsEverywhere]

We feel your pain. Glad the video was helpful though. How long have you been in Egypt?

[@TonyCulver]

@@ExpatsEverywhere i have been here off and on for 4.5 years. a few reliable friends can get you through anything.

[@magnoliahampton7298]

Are the foods there locally grown and organic? Am in Mississippi and the food here is GMO and filled with pesticide. Was diagnosed with gastritis and must eat locally grown and organic no processed food. Can you help?

[@mahmoudhamdy6961]

thank you for shairing your experiense in egypt

[@lotuscabrio2937]

Sham el sheikh is my fav place 😍

[@lightknowledge5297]

2000 dollars in Egypt for house set up ? Are you talking about Egypt?

[@gn2650]

Is it easy to make friends there? What about dating local women as a foreigner?

[@aminakishk6571]

We are here in Beverly Hills....shaik Zaid...

[@noemi-z1l]

Whwre do you meet expats in giza or cairo?

[@jemima1688]

I just want to fast forward 3 years to finish my course, gain a degree in primary education with QTS and move to Egypt 😩🇪🇬. I have to do 2 years work experience within the classroom and then I can move to Cairo to teach. I’ve read everywhere you have to have minimum two years which is understandable I wish I could just get my degree and move straight away. one day though fingers crossed! Also as I will gain QTS (qualified teacher status) do I HAVE to have a pgce and tefl it’s very confusing. As I want to have the best opportunity and skills when I eventually apply international. Love this video btw!

[@ExpatsEverywhere]

You know, some places get so desperate for teachers, they might hire you straight out of school. The downside is that those schools probably aren't the best ones to be working at. So there's the trade off but if you really want to get started and shorten that 3 years, apply for international jobs just before graduating and see what happens. We know plenty of international schools that have given teachers their first ever teaching jobs. All the best. Keep us posted and thank you for watching.

[@tincou7694]

@@ExpatsEverywhere Do you know which schools are the most reputable?

[@saigemadd]

Randall mentioned he is a regular international teacher. I wanted to ask how he finds his jobs.

[@ExpatsEverywhere]

ISS and Search Associates are two good places to start for international school gigs. Thanks for the comment.

[@fifthseptember6577]

Great video..very informative

[@ExpatsEverywhere]

Fifth September thank you 🙏 ❤️

[@victor7260]

I wannna get in touch with Randall

[@LoscoeLad]

is dude sitting on a boat on the Nile while he's talking?

[@LoscoeLad]

good content, but wobbly :-D

[@ExpatsEverywhere]

😂 In a cruise ship. Thanks for the comment. We actually said the same thing when we went back to edit the interview. "Randell...please stop moving."

[@LoscoeLad]

@@ExpatsEverywhere haha. The cameraman needs his sea legs to keep up!

[@ExpatsEverywhere]

@@LoscoeLad 100%

[@patrik8941]

how much they pay him in egypt ?

[@MR.73]

You wrote Zamalek in red coulor🤦🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 oh god if you just know

[@stevens3755]

GHOST FLAME الأهلي حديد

[@aliashraf3425]

😂😂😂

[@edturner3615]

Where can I get a remote job,

[@dalisseandloubens1557]

How can you help me get a job in Cairo , I am in Bahrain now but my plan is to go to Egypt next month?

[@houluueybarry5338]

Can u teach in Cairo without a degree? If you have the Celta certificate

[@ExpatsEverywhere]

While there might be some academies that bring you in to teach. The other question you need to ask is if you want to work for those types of academies. By in large, international schools won't hire people that don't have degrees and/or state or national teaching certificates. Business English companies or children's tuition centers on the other hand, probably won't care.

[@houluueybarry5338]

Thank you 🙏

[@ExpatsEverywhere]

@@houluueybarry5338 You're welcome. Our pleasure.

[@youssefelhenawy4060]

Houluuey Barry if you look foreign you can work anywhere in Egypt lol

[@looklikefamous2052]

Yes you can. All you need is a High School Diploma. You can teach English to Kids. That is what my husband told me.

[@gachagang7081]

What’s the name of the membership club that you mention? I’m planning to move to new Cairo I also have young kids I’m looking for a club we can attend regularly for swimming and sports.

[@husseingouda977]

for medical , I highly recommend medical insurance with 100% coverage.

[@ExpatsEverywhere]

Thanks for sharing. - Josh & Kalie

[@ramimohammed4629]

Welcome to anyone in the country of Muslims, we are safe people, we are not dangerous people.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@Ahmad-Mounir44]

The cost of living in Cairo is pretty low because your dollar value is pretty high, that's it!

[@aspire7860]

is there a way i can talk to this guy ? he is vey chill o would love to be friends with

[@ExpatsEverywhere]

Hey Dr. Moh, he didn't give a way for people to reach him so I'm sorry that we can't give his contact information out. Thanks for watching thought and we agree, he's a chill guy. Really nice dude.

[@ThePoeticsoulja]

I have a bachelors in social work.... should I get a teaching license before I go, I’m a US veteran and already will have an income

[@ExpatsEverywhere]

If you want to teach at an international school, yes.

[@ameer.thelion]

Why would you need 3k to get an apartment when the average apartment in Egypt is no more than $150

[@voiceofpeerpanjal2603]

Hlo can anyone will explain me how to work in Egypt teaching staff what is salary can i apply in science teacher

[@TheTruthIsFiction]

This guy in the video is very lucky to secure a job with an international school. If it was me, I might get a job on a tourist visa and get paid illegally by cash. I might get $1000 per month if I was lucky. Forget about the beaches and travelling to nearby countries. I don't think I could afford it. I would be just struggling to survive eating from the cheapest restaurants and renting the cheapest apartments.

[@mahmoudibrahim3089]

Hello, can I connect with you? I have some questions. I am moving to Cairo I work in the US.

[@ExpatsEverywhere]

We can attempt to reach out to Randall on your behalf, what would you like to know?

[@trevorstepoo8838]

How is Cairo compared to Cleveland as far as crime

[@OmarJustice]

Cairo is very safe you can walk in the streeta even 2 am or 3 am because we don't sleep 😂

[@aminakishk6571]

How to get relief money from America while living in Egypt ....

[@ExpatsEverywhere]

How would you qualify for it? The easiest answer here is go through your state for unemployment if you're unemployed. If you're looking for the stimulus from well over a month ago, did you file taxes? If yes, then you might be eligible if you've

[@aminakishk6571]

How to get stimulus check or money while living here for years and no job history in America and a American citizen, please....

[@ExpatsEverywhere]

We responded to one of your other messages just now. It seems to be going by tax filing so have you been filing your taxes in the US?

[@StevenCarris-fc2sw]

Hello I'm a 43 yr old interested in permanent residence in Egypt looking for any help a budget around $850.00 USD Thanks for the great video

[@theoutofthisworldshow]

Awesome Video! please see mine on, the out of this world show

[@mwilalwando8767]

I think you ought to get a perspective from African expats Chinese Philipino etc as the perspective is different, I am an expat and been here for over a year now and find it a very strange society, when you are black they will only respect and want to smile for you when they realize you are of certain class very annoying and they are all out to knock you on a deal. I love the local true nature Egyptians they may not speak English but they are close to being more real. Egyptians are good at saying yes yet don’t mean it and being in the private equity and investment space it’s hard to grasp how the majority can’t even stick to their word on simple issues. The arts crafts carpentry is great, that I love how good the scene is Hard to find basketball pick up games courts are not easily available The construction industry is driving the economy progressively question will be how long it lasts Driving is a nightmare 😭😭 They ought to create smoking and none smoking pubs cafes etc they smoke a whole lot Customer service deserves a lot more in Egypt in many places with some being good

[@ExpatsEverywhere]

Hey, thanks for sharing. We understand what you mean for sure. We've seen it not only there but in other parts around the world.

[@1p4142136]

👍❤️👍

[@bensweiss]

Puerto Rico is the United States.

[@vibesforrelaxationbyveroni6838]

I m thinking on the possibility to move to Cairo. I m a single woman and have my Bachelor's Degree in Hospitality Management. I m searching for information that covers this theme. Thank you for this video. Great videos in this channel.

[@ExpatsEverywhere]

Best of luck! Thanks for showing the channel love! Have you started to make a short list of hotels that you'd like to work for or at least chains you'd like to work for?

[@vibesforrelaxationbyveroni6838]

Thank you for your comment. And yes. I have some hotels in mind.

[@ExpatsEverywhere]

@@vibesforrelaxationbyveroni6838 You're welcome! Perfect. Target those hotels with a well-crafted cover letter and amazing CV. We have no idea what hiring is going to look like in the tourism industry because of covid but our guess (and hope) is Q2 of 2021 that things will start to trend back upward.

[@mwilalwando8767]

It’s tough but it’s a chance for expats to get jobs as the turn around post COVID19 will be very competitive hence business will have less but quality stuff of which one with a proper customer service eye will get a job easily

[@BowlerTheHatGuy]

Do you know anyone who is a single, bachelor man and moved to Egypt? With family is different because you are already married what about bachelors? And men who aren't interested in Islam (atheist).

[@ExpatsEverywhere]

A single non-Muslim man would be fine in Egypt. What exactly would you like to know?

[@BowlerTheHatGuy]

@@ExpatsEverywhere Is it easy to integrate and get along with the local culture? You know, make friends, contacts, just live like anyone else. Wouldn't it be an obstacle: atheism, being white?

[@ExpatsEverywhere]

@@BowlerTheHatGuy So depending on where you work, you're going to have a friend base right there. Granted, it could be a mix of expats and locals or heavily one way or the other depending on industry or company. Nevertheless, co-workers will provide you with instant connections. This doesn't matter if you're single or married. Regarding being atheist or religious, you'll be fine there as an atheist, but it's probably not something to go around advertising. While Egypt is one of the most liberal countries in north Africa and ME regions, it's just common sense not to be advertising yourself in such away that's seen as counter-cultural. Does that make sense? Being white will come with some obstacles, but probably not the ones you'd think. Egyptians on the whole are really friendly and open to talking to strangers that are foreigners. Just use common sense and be aware of your surroundings as to when people are engaging you. Hope that helps. Thanks for the comment.

[@krenee8640]

Stanislaw II I would like to ask the same question, but as a young woman of the same acclimation.

[@BowlerTheHatGuy]

@@krenee8640 So why from so many places in the world you wanna go there?

[@daniel6905]

such a low salary.

[@tantrarojo44]

How low😢😢😢

[@balance3201]

Migrants everywhere.

[@ingridgillette5573]

Can you talk a little about the sexual harassment of women?

[@ExpatsEverywhere]

How so? Are you asking to what level sexual harassment of women happens? or Is this a topic that you'd like us to do in a future video/ask a future female interviewee about?

[@ingridgillette5573]

Expats Everywhere yes what level sexual harassment of women happens? How covered should a women be to walk around safely?

[@ExpatsEverywhere]

@@ingridgillette5573 We've got an ex-Egyptian expat on staff that we'll ask and get back with you. Kalie has been there with her husband for tourism and her blonde hair definitely stood out and she had children run up to her in Cairo trying to touch her hair. Some of the local adults saw this and shouted at the kids to stop and leave her alone. So that's been her experience, but she didn't experience any sexual harassment, acknowledging the fact that she wasn't walking around alone. Let us get back to you.

[@ingridgillette5573]

Thank you! I’m very familiar with the fascination of blonde hair while living in China for many years.

[@ExpatsEverywhere]

@@ingridgillette5573 Alright. We heard back and we'll give you the full dialogue here. As a Western, non-veiled woman who doesn't speak Arabic, this is really hard for her to answer. There is sexual harassment though. A friend of hers was assaulted and the guy was thrown in jail. Like, anywhere, be aware fo your surroundings. If you feel uncomfortable, try to remove yourself from the situation. She would say, try to not walk around alone. If you're alone, stick to places you're comfortable with. EE asks "Was your friend a Westerner?" Correspondent, "Yes". EE-"How covered were you when you walked around?" Correspondent, "I always stuck to keeping my shoulders covered and at least capris. I know the few times I wore shorts home from the gym, I got a lot more attention and looks." Lastly, we asked "How bad was the assault to be thrown into jail?" The correspondent answered that a food delivery guy pushed his way into her apt and was grabbing at her. However, a guy at her school had some pull and the case was taken really seriously. That doesn't always go so easily for foreigners.

[@roccoputao8248]

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