Life In Egypt as an Expat: Finding Accommodation in Egypt

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[@AbuSamraTheExpat]

Forgot to add that the areas (for expats) I mentioned in the video can be pretty expensive.

[@MM-df6ol]

Great video and very useful information.

[@BossmanOhio]

Excellent explanation my guy. You a real one for this. A gentleman and a scholar!

[@AbuSamraTheExpat]

I’m not a scholar lol but I’m glad it was explained well 👊🏾

[@Xaawotaako7]

Jazakallahu kheyr for another video! You have eased my worries about coming to Egypt. I pray that you become successful in dunya and aakhira ❤️🤲🏿

[@AbuSamraTheExpat]

Ameen. May Allah give you everything that is good for you in the dunya and akhira. In sha Allah I’ll continue to put out content you need.

[@Mouarsafi]

Excellent content. Love your channel.

[@AbuSamraTheExpat]

Thank you! Got some new content coming soon.

[@user-ks4rf9us2u]

جميل جداً جزاك الله خيرا على هذا المجهود الطيب.

[@aliaboelnaga914]

Amazing as always , Ramdan Mubark bro

[@AbuSamraTheExpat]

Allah ya barek feek bro. I hope everything is going well with you my brother.

[@AfricanFamilyPlus1]

Great video my brother. Ramadan Mubarak!

[@AbuSamraTheExpat]

Allah ya barek feek my brother. May Allah bless you and your family.

[@theabdullahkh]

so informative, thank you Ramadan Kareem bro ❤️

[@AbuSamraTheExpat]

Allah akram bro ❤️ gonna see you in Matrouh soon in sha Allah

[@theabdullahkh]

@@AbuSamraTheExpat anytime bro, give me a call ❤️

[@queencrystal9994]

Moving next week ! So excited

[@AbuSamraTheExpat]

Hope your experience will be as good as mine! If you need anything or have any questions let me know.

[@littlebrayutd]

Did u move? How u finding life there?

[@queencrystal9994]

@@littlebrayutd I did . I’ve been here for a week now. And I like it so far . It’s cool . I definitely want to venture out further into Africa

[@littlebrayutd]

@@queencrystal9994 amazing enjoy, peace from Dublin Ireland 🇮🇪🍀

[@candy_floss333]

Enjoy Ramadan Abu, thanks for videos ✌🌻

[@candy_floss333]

I stayed in Zamalek it's lovely

[@candy_floss333]

I stayed in Mohandiseen too 😂

[@AbuSamraTheExpat]

Thank you for watching and commenting! LOL yeah Zamalek and Mohandiseen are nice but it’s so loud and busy 😂

[@candy_floss333]

@@AbuSamraTheExpat hope it's quieter where you & family live 🙏✌

[@sharifsharif2396]

Excellent explained

[@AbuSamraTheExpat]

Thank you brother

[@revert2014]

I saw the thumbnail & thought we was about to look at some flats and apartments. Alhamdulillah still good advice, JazakAllahu khairan

[@AbuSamraTheExpat]

I was gonna do the video a lil differently but yeah sorry didn’t mean to mislead you lol. Al hamdu lilah you still benefitted from the video.

[@aysarsalah2530]

Super useful information 👌

[@AbuSamraTheExpat]

Aysar my brother! I’m so happy the information was useful for you.

[@helenaduarte9546]

Loved the video and the fact i found your channel. As an european married to an egyptian citizen, i do confirm your video is very realistic. God bless, all the best.

[@AbuSamraTheExpat]

Thank you very much! Hopefully I have more coming soon.

[@helenaduarte9546]

@@AbuSamraTheExpat Amin :))

[@juanfernandez6083]

Man you’re videos are fantastic you actually gave me reason to move to Egypt and i should be there pretty soon. Keeep the content coming in very informative i have watched literally all of your videos with in 1 day and inspired me thank you so much. 👍🏼

[@AbuSamraTheExpat]

You’re the MVP Juan! This means a lot to me. I’m gonna keep the content coming and make it informative ✌🏾

[@juanfernandez6083]

@@AbuSamraTheExpat I meant to say that your content is very informative 😂. But no man you are the true MVP, good people like you making people smile my family loves your videos. Have a blessed day

[@Xaawotaako7]

You literally said said everything I was thinking 💭 nobody could have said it better. May Allah reward Abu samra 🤲🏿🤲🏿

[@AbuSamraTheExpat]

Ameen. May Allah bless you!

[@chineloanyaegbunam1874]

Thanks for your content. Pls can you send me your email address. I have a couple of questions to ask. I will be coming for a short stay in Egypt soon.

[@ayanalinur5366]

ASC please discuss that the weather is like. Each season and best time to visit! Thank you!

[@AbuSamraTheExpat]

Wa’alaykum Salam. I’ll get to work on it in sha Allah.

[@user-hw9fg3xt4t]

Very useful for me as Egyptian, gazak Allah khairan. 🧡🧡🧡

[@AbuSamraTheExpat]

Wa iyak akhi

[@ogharib8]

Ramadan Kareem bro 😍

[@AbuSamraTheExpat]

Allah akram habibi ✌🏾

[@RichRobinson]

Thanks mate! 🇪🇬🇬🇧

[@karen_leen]

I'm from America 🇺🇸 and I'm moving to Alexandria Egypt 🇪🇬. In November 2021 excited and scared at the same time. I visited in September and didn’t have the best experience, so I hope staying longer things will get better. Wish me luck 🍀

[@ziadanwar8730]

Don't worry bro lucky you Alexandra in November is beautiful and I recommend that you have an Egyptian friend just to make things easier for you love from Cairo 💓🙌

[@AbuSamraTheExpat]

Yeah I agree having an Egyptian friend makes life a lot easier. So sorry to hear your experience wasn’t so good. All the best for November onwards!

[@iftikharhusain6286]

Respect to you from Pakistan

[@tionmabrey6519]

Upload more often bro!

[@AbuSamraTheExpat]

I know I’ve been so bad with the consistency 😔 I’m gonna vlog this week and have it up on either Friday or Saturday in sha Allah. Thanks for the motivation 💯🙌🏾

[@Charcmode]

Brudda those mice and cockroaches have had years to make their way to floors higher than the first. Maybe they won’t be as much on those other floors but don’t rule it out completely. 🙏🏾 What is the price range on the apartments? I’ll watch some more of your vids to see if you’ve covered it.

[@geniuspharmacist]

What's your gripe with a higher floor/storey if they have reliable/multiple elevators?

[@travellingtheworldtastingt4950]

Hi Thanks for the information good input I needed as we are moving there in August ,just one thing I understand why ground floor might not be good as we live ground floor in Portugal and have many cockroach but why not penthouse or high floors ? Thanks Again Blesss

[@AbuSamraTheExpat]

Penthouses are rare in Egypt (from my experience) but yeah higher floors are better. Even a second floor would work.

[@travellingtheworldtastingt4950]

@Abu Samra The Expat yeah I guess but I see a few online around 15000 to 18000 that's are budget we're looking around 5th settlement we have a accommodation allowance and we're adding to it Thanks for info Bless 🙏

[@mohamedmohsen6685]

I wish I watch your video before I moved to Cairo😢

[@edwinthomas3437]

Great video brother. Could you please create a video about the salary of an English teacher, requirements for the job,benefits of a teacher from the employer

[@AbuSamraTheExpat]

Thanks man. I’ve done a video on this already so you can find it here -> kzbin.info/www/bejne/p2WXfGNmareLppI

[@MrGengad]

Remember Egypt population is around 80M or more and all looking for the same opportunity. Make sure you have other income source before moving to Egypt.

[@AbuSamraTheExpat]

I disagree. Gulf countries and parts of Asia are the most competitive places amongst expats. In Egypt, expats are favoured over Egyptians especially if they’re well qualified. Plus there are always vacancies being posted in Egypt so you just have to throw your CV around and you’ll find something.

[@MrGengad]

@@AbuSamraTheExpat Ramadan Kareem bro, We have many of my community traveling to EG and within a year they return, because lack of resources and the trip was not well planned, if you are a single person then 20000 EG pound that should be enough for you, and most of the jobs in EG salaries are not competitive as UK. Till now I have not seen someone tells me that they earn £2500UK. This is why I say if you planning to move to EG make sure you have enough income to support your family and not depend on the local jobs, cause the maximum you can get is less than £1000 per month, it means pay cheque to pay cheque, you are on survival mode. I personal would not like to be in that position, and put my family in a desperate situation. To live in EG with family of 2 children respectfully, you roughly need between £1500 just above average to £2000 extremely good. There are families who live within £1000 this is all depends on the person and how much your money can take you.

[@neveenelnagdy4383]

Hi from Egypt everyone is welcomed ❤

[@MC-256]

Allahummabarik thanks brother for this info. Can you recommend any areas that have nicer apartments around any of the Arabic schools ? Ie . Al ibaana, al fajr . Thank you

[@AbuSamraTheExpat]

Barakallahu feekum. There are some nice flats that are close to the centres mentioned where there are other students from different countries. I can’t remember the names of the streets but the buildings look new and look really nice. Rent will probably be expensive though.

[@SuperEgyptianMan7]

Asalamualykum bro, I'm from south London born and bred, but mother and father are Egyptian. I'm a maths teacher and I'm seriously considering coming to Egypt to work in an international school. Any advice? Love the videos, keep up the good work

[@AbuSamraTheExpat]

Wa’alaykum Salam. You on social media bro?

[@SuperEgyptianMan7]

@@AbuSamraTheExpat unfortunately not.

[@AbuSamraTheExpat]

@@SuperEgyptianMan7 not even whatsapp? Telegram? Email at least? 😂

[@valentinadirosa8195]

Hi, what about these drainers in kitchen and bathroom and cockroaches? I am so scared to move there just because of this. Please advise if you can about it. Thank you ☺️

[@AbuSamraTheExpat]

In my experience I’ve never had issues with it. Keep them closed unless you’re pushing the water into it and then close it again. I wouldn’t worry about it too much if I were you.

[@juanfernandez6083]

How does the furnished flats work? Are the places that offer furnished places, how nice are they?

[@AbuSamraTheExpat]

Hey Juan. I didn’t get the first part of your question bro what do you mean exactly? You can find some really nice furnished flats and some horrible ones too. My advice would be to look for something simple and a place you’d feel comfortable in. Never be shy to negotiate the rent.

[@juanfernandez6083]

@@AbuSamraTheExpat im sorry i mean do they charge more or is there and specific charge for furnished apartments, and do the furnished apartments come with a fridge, stove, and sinks and things. Im trying to find a place but i am coming in june but i dont know where to look or what to look for. I have looked on OLX but i am very confused. I dont have instagram or facebook to be able to direct message you but you are the best help i have.

[@AbuSamraTheExpat]

@@juanfernandez6083 nah it’s cool bro. Yes furnished apartments should come with a kitchen and it’s appliances, furniture, AC etc. You can try property finder as well. It’s a lot more easier to navigate but they’ll normally be more expensive. Email me bro if you don’t have social media. [e-mail]

[@YouhanaSheriff]

woah, u man getting things exactly what I want 🤩🤩

[@AbuSamraTheExpat]

Glad you found it informative 😁

[@blindpagan386]

When i get there and stay in a hotel at first can i still get a extension Visa if the hotel will give me a Residential letter?? I was told on fb the hotel will give me that letter to get a phone once i get there

[@AbuSamraTheExpat]

You can deffo extend your tourist visa but I’m not sure about the residency visa and the hotel giving you a letter. If they’ve said they can give you one then perfect!

[@garyemoryakayasinibngaryor9187]

شكرًا

[@AbuSamraTheExpat]

عفواً

[@moeswe7397]

I wanna move to Egypt eventually but I need to get to know some people. Specially someone like you, I have a family in Damietta and have good relation with them. I would really appreciate if I can speak to you to get some perspective but I understand if you busy. I work as a payroll-accounted. Do I have benefit with that background in Egypt?

[@AbuSamraTheExpat]

Hey man. Hit me up on insta and let’s talk properly in sha Allah

[@moeswe7397]

@@AbuSamraTheExpat thanks I have done that 🙂❤️

[@MrAshtonunderlyne1]

Which place is good to buy a flat..1 bed maybe.. which area is nice clean and reasonable price.. How much for 1 bedroom.. Thanks

[@AbuSamraTheExpat]

Depends on what you’re looking for and why you’re moving to Egypt. If you’re moving for studying Arabic then Nasr City is the best option. Otherwise I’d personally recommend 6th October, 5th Settlement, Sheikh Zayed. Bare in mind rent has gone up recently so trying to find a reasonable price might be a bit difficult depending on your budget.

[@peoplearestrange234]

why wouldn't you recommend the ground floor? is it just because of pests?

[@AbuSamraTheExpat]

Yeah mainly that tbh

[@semhoney414]

How much is it?

[@iftikharhusain6286]

Walikum Aslam wrb

[@ibrahimmohammad1794]

ماشاء الله. May ALLAH reward you immensely. Alhamdulillah your videos are very informative. I will be reaching Cairo on 31st of July 2021 In-sha-ALLAH. Coming there for studying Arabic at Fajr. I have a request for you. Will it be possible that we meet when I come there. I would really appreciate that and In-sha-ALLAH it would be greatly rewarding for you in the Aakhirah. Wassalam!

[@AbuSamraTheExpat]

بارك الله فيك يا أخي Fajr institute is a good place to study Arabic. May Allah aid you and help you excel. It’s most definitely possible إن شاء الله it’d be great to meet you.

[@ibrahimmohammad1794]

JazakALLAH khaira

[@ibrahimmohammad1794]

@@AbuSamraTheExpat Would like to know your address brother if you don't mind.

[@AbuSamraTheExpat]

LOL nah man I can’t put my address on here. Send me an email [e-mail] and I’ll send my number on there.

[@ibrahimmohammad1794]

@@someone-gt7lg yes i am

[@theabdullahkh]

wait a minute, that's deep bro 😍🤣

[@AbuSamraTheExpat]

I’m a deep guy 🤣

[@CPTZK11]

Great video but it seems like a waste to not put a price range in a video about expats finding accommodation

[@michaelwest3740]

Thank you so much for these videos. Moving to Egypt for my wife in a few months and these video's are normalizing the process for me. Could I get in touch with you over email? I will be moving with a full family, newborn and 2 year old included.

[@AbuSamraTheExpat]

Thank you for watching man. I’m glad my vids have helped. Sure send me an email whenever you can [e-mail]

[@engtarekesmail]

We are really missing talking to you Basha 😅

[@AbuSamraTheExpat]

You have no idea how much I miss you guys. I hope you’re all doing well.

[@suzzydoogee710]

Is it true it's not a safe place for expat females. I heard a lot of stories.

[@sebastiandiaz4040]

Madinaty New Cairo Zamalek Maadi Rehab Garden City

[@user-dg3rs3pw9u]

هتصيف فين السنة دي

[@AbuSamraTheExpat]

لسة مش عارف

[@theabdullahkh]

Traffic in Cairo is no joke 😭

[@AbuSamraTheExpat]

It’s a whole different beast man 😩

[@neveenelnagdy4383]

New cities doesn’t have big traffic it’s really calming like new Cairo, madinaty and sheikh zayed

[@theabdullahkh]

I agree, some hours could be really calming too@@neveenelnagdy4383

[@gamingmania7238]

How to get married in egypt?? Make a video on this topic

[@AbuSamraTheExpat]

I’ll do my best bro. Things are very hectic now but I’ll see what I can do.

[@Nora-et6et]

Can u write down what the websites were ?

[@AbuSamraTheExpat]

It’s in the description box

[@nadiashariff8935]

Hi We are relocating to Egypt from Dubai. Company is giving us accommodation in Al hadayak harram. Can you please tell me how is this please to leave.

[@AbuSamraTheExpat]

It’s a quiet area and close to 6th October and sheikh zayed and these areas are great to go to for a day out. Al Hadayak haram is still under construction in its infrastructure and buildings so it’ll be a bit difficult to navigate around.

[@nadiashariff8935]

@@AbuSamraTheExpat Thank you so much

[@Vivla123]

I used to live in the next community over so can tell you that Hadayek is newer and sunny but it's local living, this isn't an expat area.

[@nadiashariff8935]

@@Vivla123 Thanks Rachel

[@nadiashariff8935]

I found a home in Rabwa heights

[@zainbubere]

can you tell me about medicine course for international students

[@AbuSamraTheExpat]

I don’t know too much about it tbh. What do you wanna know exactly?

[@zainbubere]

@@AbuSamraTheExpat is medicine course is there for international student (india)?

[@dingileyadey7236]

How much is the reant

[@AbuSamraTheExpat]

Depends on the area, size of the flat, if it’s new or old etc.

[@cindypeterson8003]

What about 6th of October?

[@AbuSamraTheExpat]

A good area. A lot of schools and some good malls are close by.

[@dinaelbadawy388]

Hi

[@dinaelbadawy388]

I am dina hesham

[@AbuSamraTheExpat]

Hi Dina! How are you? How’s everyone in the class? Make sure you give them my channel. Sorry I couldn’t say goodbye to you guys properly 😭

[@a-rare-jem7447]

As salaamu alaykum salaam wa rahmatullaahi wa barakaatuh Brother is there a way I can contact your wife or another female on a female perspective Inshaa Allaah?

[@AbuSamraTheExpat]

Wa’alaykum salam warahmatullahi wabarakatu Email the sister with your number and she’ll get back to you in sha Allah. She’s Egyptian but can still give you insight on life in Egypt as a female and she’s worked with many foreigners as well. [e-mail]

[@kholiotube5247]

Brother I'm Egyptian I'd love to have a friendship with you Thanks I'm here for any help or support

[@troypollen]

Assalamalaikum rahmatullah wa barakatuhu Alhamdulillah for your works ahki i have a ? Im thinking of moving me my wife and 3 kids there we are African American is there racism there like alot i know its everywhere

[@AbuSamraTheExpat]

Wa’alaykum Salam warahmatullahi wabarakatuhu. Egyptians are cool and don’t really care about race. I wouldn’t say they’re racist and I didn’t experience racism. They might say some things that seem offensive but it’s often because they don’t know. You should be fine in sha Allah. Remember they call it umm Al dunya for a reason.

[@ALWOOTENWooten]

Maybe you should explain 🤔your decoration to make it more understanding 🤔. No disrespect just an observation.

[@AbuSamraTheExpat]

Why would I find this disrespectful? I already said they were Ramadan decorations plus it’s not the topic of the video so I didn’t see the need to explain it.

[@MoMo-lu2ee]

You're not an expat mate, you're an immigrant 😅

[@MohammadAhmed-zu3ti]

How can I contact u