Where to live

EGP 18k–40k / 2-bed

Master-planned compounds and international schools — the default choice for relocating families.

EGP 16k–35k / 2-bed

Green, spacious, west of the river — popular with families and embassy staff.

EGP 12k–25k / 2-bed

Tree-lined streets, old villas, and the city's most walkable expat community.

EGP 20k–45k / 2-bed

Island district with cafés, galleries and embassies — central but pricey.

EGP 14k–28k / 2-bed

Belle-époque boulevards and a quieter pace, minutes from the airport.

EGP 15k–30k / 2-bed

Self-contained satellite city with schools, clinics and huge green areas.

EGP 14k–32k / 2-bed

The government is moving here — new build, new schools, still settling in.

EGP 8k–20k / 2-bed

Older compounds and better value — a trade of commute time for budget.