Moving to Egypt from Guinea-Bissau
What to Expect
Considering a move from Guinea-Bissau to Egypt? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Guinea-Bissau to Egypt.
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Egypt compared to Guinea-Bissau.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Guinea-Bissau generally does better on safety, though Egypt leads in road traffic deaths.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Egypt generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Guinea-Bissau leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Guinea-Bissau performs better than Egypt across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
share of households with internet
Egypt generally does better on infrastructure, though Guinea-Bissau leads in water stress level.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
share of people below the poverty line
Egypt generally does better on employment & economy, though Guinea-Bissau leads in unemployment rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
percentage of adults who can read and write
Egypt generally does better on family life, though Guinea-Bissau leads in education spending.
Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Bissau | Cairo |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 92°/67°F (33°/20°C) | 70°/51°F (21°/11°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 91°/66°F (33°/19°C) | 89°/65°F (32°/18°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 87°/68°F (30°/20°C) | 94°/73°F (34°/23°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 90°/69°F (32°/21°C) | 77°/59°F (25°/15°C) |
View all months
| Month | Bissau | Cairo |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 90°/67°F (32.0°/19.4°C) | 66°/49°F (19.0°/9.7°C) |
| Feb | 96°/72°F (35.4°/22.0°C) | 69°/51°F (20.3°/10.3°C) |
| Mar | 90°/63°F (32.1°/17.1°C) | 74°/54°F (23.4°/12.3°C) |
| Apr | 92°/64°F (33.4°/17.7°C) | 83°/60°F (28.2°/15.4°C) |
| May | 91°/67°F (33.0°/19.3°C) | 89°/65°F (31.9°/18.4°C) |
| Jun | 89°/68°F (31.4°/20.0°C) | 94°/71°F (34.6°/21.4°C) |
| Jul | 88°/68°F (30.9°/20.1°C) | 95°/73°F (34.8°/22.9°C) |
| Aug | 86°/68°F (30.2°/20.2°C) | 94°/74°F (34.5°/23.3°C) |
| Sep | 86°/67°F (30.0°/19.3°C) | 92°/71°F (33.1°/21.7°C) |
| Oct | 90°/69°F (32.2°/20.5°C) | 85°/66°F (29.7°/19.0°C) |
| Nov | 90°/69°F (32.2°/20.6°C) | 76°/58°F (24.7°/14.6°C) |
| Dec | — | 69°/52°F (20.4°/11.0°C) |
Data:
Instituto Nacional de Meteorologia da Guiné-Bissau,
The Egyptian Meteorological Authority (EMA)
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Guinea-Bissau and Egypt. To live, work, or study long-term in Egypt, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Egypt's immigration authority.
Guinea-Bissau passport holder visiting Egypt
Visa Required
Egypt passport holder visiting Guinea-Bissau
Visa on ArrivalData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Egypt?
Connectivity is usually fine (Egypt: 10.8 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Egypt offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Egypt safe for expats?
Guinea-Bissau generally does better on safety, though Egypt leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Egypt is 1.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.1 in Guinea-Bissau.
How is healthcare in Egypt compared to Guinea-Bissau?
Egypt generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Guinea-Bissau leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 6.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Egypt, compared to 2.1 in Guinea-Bissau. Egypt scores 70 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Guinea-Bissau: 37).
What's the weather like in Egypt compared to Guinea-Bissau?
The average high temperature in Cairo is 82°F, compared to 90°F in Bissau. Cairo receives around 1.0 in of rainfall per year, while Bissau gets 69.1 in.
What language do they speak in Egypt?
The official language in Egypt is Arabic. In Guinea-Bissau, the official languages are Portuguese and Upper Guinea Creole.
