Cairo vs Imsouane
πΆ
Cairo has 3x faster internet
π° Cost of Living Breakdown
Monthly expenses comparison in USD
Expense
Cairo
Imsouane
Total Budget
$1,100/mo
$900/mo β
Rent (1BR)
$350/mo
$350/mo
Coworking
$180/mo
$100/mo β
Meal Out
$4
$3 β
Coffee
$2.5
$1.5 β
Imsouane is $200/mo cheaper (22% savings)
π» Remote Work Essentials
Internet, timezone, and language comparison
π Cairo
πΆ Internet80 Mbps
π TimezoneUTC+2
π£οΈ Englishmedium
π Nomad VisaNot available
Working hours overlap:
πΊπΈ US West1h
πΊπΈ US East4h
π¬π§ London8h
π©πͺ Berlin8h
π²π¦ Imsouane
πΆ Internet25 Mbps
π TimezoneUTC-1
π£οΈ Englishmedium
π Nomad VisaNot available
Working hours overlap:
πΊπΈ US West4h
πΊπΈ US East7h
π¬π§ London8h
π©πͺ Berlin8h
π‘οΈ Climate Comparison
Weather patterns and best times to visit
Cairo
ClimateDesert
Avg Temp24Β°C
Rainy Days4/year
Best months: March, April, May, January
Imsouane
ClimateDesert
Avg Temp21Β°C
Rainy Days26/year
Best months: January, February, December, April
Quarterly Temperatures
Jan
16Β°17Β°
Apr
23Β°20Β°
Jul
32Β°25Β°
Oct
25Β°22Β°
CairoImsouane
π Full Comparison
Category
πCairo
π²π¦Imsouane
π°
Monthly Budget
$1,100
$900
WinnerπΆ
Internet Speed
80 Mbps
Winner25 Mbps
π‘οΈ
Safety
3/5
4.5/5
Winnerβ
Nomad Score
3.6/10
4/10
Winnerπ½οΈ
Food Scene
8/10
7/10
π
Nightlife
7/10
Winner3/10
πΆ
Walkability
6/10
8/10
Winnerπ₯
Community
small
small
2
Cairo wins
vs
4
Imsouane wins
Which City is Right for You?
Recommendations based on your nomad style
π΅Budget Nomad
Imsouane
$200/mo cheaper with similar quality of life
π»Developer
Cairo
80 Mbps is essential for video calls & uploads
π¦Social Butterfly
Either works
Similar social opportunities
π‘οΈSafety-First
Imsouane
Significantly higher safety rating
πFoodie
Either works
Both have great food scenes
πParty Person
Cairo
World-famous nightlife scene
πCairo
Pros
- +Very low cost of living for a megacity if you pay in strong currencies while earning abroad
- +World-class historical sites in and around the city including the Pyramids of Giza, Sphinx and Islamic Cairo
- +Egypt leads Africa for fixed broadband speeds with improving fibre coverage and growing digital infrastructure
- +Strong cafΓ© and coworking ecosystem emerging in Zamalek, Maadi and Downtown, with laptop-friendly spots and MQR / The GrEEK Campus hubs
Cons
- βTraffic, noise and air pollution can be intense, especially in central districts and on main arteries
- βSummer heat, dust and occasional sandstorms make JuneβSeptember uncomfortable for many remote workers
- βFrequent haggling and a high level of petty scams and tourist overcharging around major sights
- βSidewalks and road crossings are often chaotic and not very pedestrian-friendly
π²π¦Imsouane
Pros
- +Incredibly affordable cost of living
- +World-class surf with longest wave in Africa
- +Authentic Moroccan fishing village atmosphere
- +Strong international surf community
Cons
- βLimited and unreliable internet connectivity
- βNo dedicated coworking spaces
- βVery remote location far from airports
- βLimited nightlife and entertainment