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Cairo
City in Cairo, Egypt
Overview
Cairo, Egypt's energetic capital, is a dynamic blend of ancient wonder and modern bustle. Home to monumental sites like the Pyramids of Giza and a lively urban scene, the city offers historic neighborhoods, lively markets, and diverse dining. Its Nile-front setting makes for spectacular sunsets and unforgettable cultural immersion.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Egypt
Governorate
Cairo
Population
9,606,916
Time Zone
Africa/Cairo
Coordinates
30.06°, 31.25°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
50
Female Safety
30
LGBTQ+ Safety
10
Traffic Safety
20
Food Safety
40
Monthly Cost
$885
Local Cost
$420
Local Income
$300
Cashless
50
English
60
Temperature
21.8°C
Summer Avg
29.4°C
Winter Avg
13.3°C
Record High
45.4°C
Record Low
1.4°C
Humidity
51%
Precipitation
60 mm
Internet Speed
15 Mbps
Upload
4 Mbps
Latency
34 ms
City Vibrancy
40
Coworking
0
Cafes
30
Nightlife
7
Parks
3
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
CAI
Distance
17 km
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Neighborhoods
Mapped1264 neighborhoods sourced from Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap.
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 97 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 1264 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-03-21.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 85/100.
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