Cairo
Egypt · Africa · 21M people
Nile megacity, extremely affordable with significant congestion and dust.
affordable
Ranked #117 of 123 overall · 30.04, 31.24
Full scorecard
Cost of living8.0
Safety5.0
Environment & air quality3.0
Public transport5.0
Climate7.0
Healthcare5.0
Internet & connectivity7.0
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