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Arish
City in North Sinai, Egypt
Overview
Arish is a Mediterranean coastal city and the gateway to Egypt's North Sinai region, known for its palm-fringed beaches, busy souks, and laid-back charm. The city blends local culture with striking natural landscapes and serves as the administrative and commercial center of North Sinai.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Egypt
Governorate
North Sinai
Population
164,830
Time Zone
Africa/Cairo
Coordinates
31.13°, 33.80°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
20
Female Safety
25
LGBTQ+ Safety
10
Traffic Safety
35
Food Safety
40
Monthly Cost
$566
Local Cost
$242
Local Income
$160
Cashless
15
English
25
Temperature
20.7°C
Summer Avg
26.5°C
Winter Avg
14.1°C
Record High
41.9°C
Record Low
2.0°C
Humidity
65%
Precipitation
123 mm
Internet Speed
16 Mbps
Upload
3 Mbps
Latency
62 ms
City Vibrancy
5
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
5
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
AAC
Distance
9 km
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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 14 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
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.
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 60/100.
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