Moving to Egypt from Saudi Arabia
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Saudi Arabia to Egypt — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Saudi Arabia to Egypt, you would find that Egypt is 54.0% cheaper than Saudi Arabia overall. A SAR281,865 salary in Saudi Arabia would need to be roughly EGP2,251,699 in Egypt to maintain the same lifestyle. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Cairo averages 82°F vs 92°F in Riyadh, making it significantly cooler.
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What to expect for your wallet after moving from Saudi Arabia to Egypt.
What does your salary buy?
SAR281,865 → EGP2,251,699
To maintain the same standard of living in Egypt
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Restaurants
pay 41.2% less
Groceries
pay 56.8% less
Transportation
pay 43.7% less
Housing
pay 77.4% less
Childcare
pay 77.5% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 61.0% less
Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
How many people actually move from Saudi Arabia to Egypt, based on official data.
Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Saudi Arabia to Egypt.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Saudi Arabia 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 Saudi Arabia leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Saudi Arabia generally does better on environment, though Egypt leads in co₂ emissions per capita.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
share of households with internet
Saudi Arabia generally does better on infrastructure, though Egypt 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
the highest marginal rate on personal income
Saudi Arabia performs better than Egypt across all employment & economy metrics.
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
Saudi Arabia performs better than Egypt across all family life metrics.
Data: Department of Zakat and Income Tax, 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 | Riyadh | Cairo |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 75°/50°F (24°/10°C) | 70°/51°F (21°/11°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 101°/72°F (38°/22°C) | 89°/65°F (32°/18°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 109°/77°F (43°/25°C) | 94°/73°F (34°/23°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 84°/56°F (29°/13°C) | 77°/59°F (25°/15°C) |
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| Month | Riyadh | Cairo |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 68°/44°F (20.1°/6.9°C) | 66°/49°F (19.0°/9.7°C) |
| Feb | 74°/49°F (23.3°/9.3°C) | 69°/51°F (20.3°/10.3°C) |
| Mar | 82°/56°F (27.7°/13.2°C) | 74°/54°F (23.4°/12.3°C) |
| Apr | 92°/65°F (33.3°/18.4°C) | 83°/60°F (28.2°/15.4°C) |
| May | 103°/74°F (39.4°/23.4°C) | 89°/65°F (31.9°/18.4°C) |
| Jun | 109°/78°F (42.6°/25.3°C) | 94°/71°F (34.6°/21.4°C) |
| Jul | 111°/80°F (43.7°/26.4°C) | 95°/73°F (34.8°/22.9°C) |
| Aug | 111°/79°F (43.7°/26.3°C) | 94°/74°F (34.5°/23.3°C) |
| Sep | 105°/73°F (40.6°/22.9°C) | 92°/71°F (33.1°/21.7°C) |
| Oct | 96°/65°F (35.5°/18.2°C) | 85°/66°F (29.7°/19.0°C) |
| Nov | 83°/56°F (28.1°/13.3°C) | 76°/58°F (24.7°/14.6°C) |
| Dec | 72°/47°F (22.1°/8.4°C) | 69°/52°F (20.4°/11.0°C) |
Data:
National Center for Meteorology,
The Egyptian Meteorological Authority (EMA)
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Saudi Arabia 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.
Saudi Arabia passport holder visiting Egypt
Visa Free
Egypt passport holder visiting Saudi Arabia
Visa RequiredData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Egypt than Saudi Arabia?
Yes — Egypt is on average about 39% cheaper than Saudi Arabia. City-level variation can be significant.
How much money do I need to move to Egypt?
Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly EGP562,925 in Egypt on a SAR281,865 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees).
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?
Saudi Arabia 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 0.8 in Saudi Arabia.
How is healthcare in Egypt compared to Saudi Arabia?
Egypt generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Saudi Arabia leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 6.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Egypt, compared to 30.8 in Saudi Arabia. Egypt scores 70 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Saudi Arabia: 74).
What's the weather like in Egypt compared to Saudi Arabia?
The average high temperature in Cairo is 82°F, compared to 92°F in Riyadh. Cairo receives around 1.0 in of rainfall per year, while Riyadh gets 4.4 in.
What language do they speak in Egypt?
Both Saudi Arabia and Egypt share the same official language: Arabic.
