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Alexandria, Egypt
Egypt

Alexandria

port city on the Mediterranean coast of Egypt

20°C · this month$900/mo5,362,517-1 m19 missions from 18 countries
Photo: ASaber91 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Live & travel in Alexandria

Monthly budget
$900/mo
Prices vs USA: 16%
Exchange rate
1 USD = 54.03 EGP
US travel advisory
Level 2
Homicides / 100k: 1.3
travel.state.gov
Internet access
75%
of people online
Air quality
43.1
PM2.5 (µg/m³)
Official languages
Arabic
Emergency
180 · 123 · 122
Plug types
Schuko, Europlug
Calling code
+20

Estimate for a remote worker (rent + living) from World Bank price levels. Capitals can be higher. · US travel advisory: Jul 14, 2025

Climate by month

Temperature °CRain mm
5°15°25°35°45°28°Jan32°Feb37°Mar41°Apr42°May43°Jun45°Jul42°Aug40°Sep39°Oct34°Nov31°Dec
Best months:AprilMayOctoberNovember

NASA POWER monthly climatology ·Humidity: 63%

Embassies & consulates in Alexandria

19 missions from 18 countries

Well-known restaurants, cafés and bars in Alexandria

Ordered by how many Wikipedia language editions describe each place. That measures how famous a place is, not how good the food is.

Foul Mohamed Ahmed

Restaurant

Alexandria Governorate · Since 1932 · Egyptian cuisine

fast food restaurant in Alexandria, Egypt

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Asmak Shaaban

Restaurant

Alexandria

Map1 Wikipedia languages

Where to eat in Alexandria

Restaurants and cafés
Bars and nightlife

Source and corrections: Wikivoyage guide to Alexandria · CC BY-SA 4.0

Restaurants, cafés and dishes in Egypt

Frequently asked questions

Where can you eat in Alexandria?

The travel guide to Alexandria lists Athineos, Chez Gaby au Ritrovo, Foul Mohamed Ahmed, L’Apéro Bistrot, and Trianon.

Is Alexandria safe for travellers?

The U.S. State Department currently rates Egypt at Level 2. The national intentional-homicide rate is 1.3 per 100,000 people.

How much does it cost to live in Alexandria?

Roughly $900 per month for a remote worker, based on Egypt price levels (16% of US prices).

What is the weather like in Alexandria in November?

In November Alexandria averages a high of 34°C, a low of 11°C and about 13 mm of rain.

Which embassies and consulates are in Alexandria?

19 diplomatic missions, including China (Consulate General), China (Consulate General), France (Consulate General), Greece (Consulate General), Lebanon (Consulate General), Libya (Consulate General), Norway (Consulate General), and Palestine (Consulate General).

Cities in Egypt

Sources: World Bank (CC BY 4.0), NASA POWER, U.S. Department of State, Wikidata (CC0), Wikimedia Commons, ExchangeRate-API.