Living in Port Said, Egypt: Cost of Living, Safety & Quality of Life

Port Said is a city in Egypt, located on the northern coast of the Suez Canal. It's a major port city and a significant industrial center.

Key indexes for Port Said

• Country: Egypt
• Continent: Africa
• Population: 670,000
• Cost of living index: 45
• Rent index: 30
• Safety index: 60
• Healthcare index: 55
• Climate index: 70
• Quality of life index: 50
• Pollution index: 40
• Internet speed: 20 Mbps
• Average salary: 400 USD / year

Monthly costs in Port Said (USD)

• 1-bedroom apartment rent: 300
• 3-bedroom apartment rent: 700
• Utilities: 50
• Internet: 20
• Public transport pass: 15
• Childcare: 100

Working and living in Port Said

• Job market score: 50
• Startup ecosystem score: 30
• Digital nomad friendly: No
• Coworking spaces: 2
• English proficiency index: 40
• Expat community size: Small
• Visa requirements: Vary depending on nationality
• Official languages: Arabic
• Time zone: Africa/Cairo

Climate in Port Said

• Average high: 28 °C
• Average low: 18 °C
• Annual rainfall: 200 mm
• Best months to visit: October, November, December

Pros of living in Port Said

• Strategic location
• Major port city
• Affordable cost of living

Cons of living in Port Said

• High crime rate
• Limited job opportunities
• Air pollution

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