Moving to Egypt from Papua New Guinea

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Papua New Guinea to Egypt — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Papua New Guinea to Egypt, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Papua New Guinea to Egypt.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2017

per 100,000 people per year

PG
9.4
EG
1.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

PG
14.9
EG
9.4

Egypt performs significantly better than Papua New Guinea across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

PG
$133
EG
$905
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

PG
0.6
EG
6.8

Papua New Guinea generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Egypt leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

PG
38.0
EG
105.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

PG
0.5t
EG
2.5t

Papua New Guinea performs better than Egypt across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

PG
0.2
EG
10.8
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

PG
0.1%
EG
141.2%

Egypt generally does better on infrastructure, though Papua New Guinea leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

PG
2.6%
EG
7.3%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

PG
$4,200
EG
$17,000

Egypt generally does better on employment & economy, though Papua New Guinea leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

PG
69.4 yrs
EG
74.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

PG
33.6
EG
17.7

Egypt performs significantly better than Papua New Guinea across all family life metrics.

Data: Internal Revenue Commission, Papua New Guinea, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Port Moresby Rain: 35.4 in/yr (899 mm)
88° / 74°F

Avg. annual high / low

Cairo Rain: 1.0 in/yr (25 mm)
82° / 62°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Port Moresby Cairo
Jan–Mar 89°/74°F (32°/24°C) 70°/51°F (21°/11°C)
Apr–Jun 88°/74°F (31°/23°C) 89°/65°F (32°/18°C)
Jul–Sep 87°/73°F (30°/23°C) 94°/73°F (34°/23°C)
Oct–Dec 90°/74°F (32°/24°C) 77°/59°F (25°/15°C)
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Month Port Moresby Cairo
Jan 90°/75°F (32.1°/23.7°C) 66°/49°F (19.0°/9.7°C)
Feb 89°/74°F (31.6°/23.5°C) 69°/51°F (20.3°/10.3°C)
Mar 89°/74°F (31.4°/23.4°C) 74°/54°F (23.4°/12.3°C)
Apr 88°/74°F (31.3°/23.5°C) 83°/60°F (28.2°/15.4°C)
May 88°/74°F (31.0°/23.5°C) 89°/65°F (31.9°/18.4°C)
Jun 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.1°C) 94°/71°F (34.6°/21.4°C)
Jul 86°/72°F (29.9°/22.4°C) 95°/73°F (34.8°/22.9°C)
Aug 87°/73°F (30.3°/22.6°C) 94°/74°F (34.5°/23.3°C)
Sep 88°/74°F (31.0°/23.2°C) 92°/71°F (33.1°/21.7°C)
Oct 90°/74°F (32.0°/23.5°C) 85°/66°F (29.7°/19.0°C)
Nov 90°/74°F (32.5°/23.6°C) 76°/58°F (24.7°/14.6°C)
Dec 90°/75°F (32.4°/23.7°C) 69°/52°F (20.4°/11.0°C)

Data: Papua New Guinea Meteorological Service Papua New Guinea Meteorological Service, The Egyptian Meteorological Authority (EMA) The Egyptian Meteorological Authority (EMA)

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Papua New Guinea 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.

Papua New Guinea passport

Papua New Guinea passport holder visiting Egypt

Visa on Arrival
Papua New Guinea passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Egypt.
Egypt passport

Egypt passport holder visiting Papua New Guinea

Visa Required
Egypt passport holders need a visa to enter Papua New Guinea.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Egypt?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Egypt has 10.8 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Egypt safe for expats?

Egypt performs significantly better than Papua New Guinea across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Egypt is 1.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 9.4 in Papua New Guinea.

How is healthcare in Egypt compared to Papua New Guinea?

Papua New Guinea generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Egypt leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 6.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Egypt, compared to 0.6 in Papua New Guinea. Egypt scores 70 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Papua New Guinea: 30).

What's the weather like in Egypt compared to Papua New Guinea?

The average high temperature in Cairo is 82°F, compared to 88°F in Port Moresby. Cairo receives around 1.0 in of rainfall per year, while Port Moresby gets 35.4 in.

What language do they speak in Egypt?

The official language in Egypt is Arabic. In Papua New Guinea, the official languages are English, Hiri Motu and Tok Pisin.

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At a Glance

PG EG
Population 9,593,498 107,770,524
Currency Papua New Guinean Kina (PGK) Egyptian Pound (EGP)
Languages English, Hiri Motu, Tok Pisin Arabic
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +675 +20
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 000 122