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Qalyūb
City in Qalyubia, Egypt
Overview
Qalyūb is a mid-sized city in the Qalyubia Governorate, Egypt, located just north of Cairo. It's known for its lively street life, affordable living, and authentic local culture, making it ideal for travelers seeking an off-the-beaten-path Egyptian experience.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Egypt
Governorate
Qalyubia
Population
156,363
Time Zone
Africa/Cairo
Coordinates
30.18°, 31.21°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
40
Female Safety
32
LGBTQ+ Safety
18
Traffic Safety
28
Food Safety
54
Monthly Cost
$423
Local Cost
$233
Local Income
$220
Cashless
24
English
18
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
24 Mbps
Upload
4 Mbps
Latency
10 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
CAI
Distance
21 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
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 35 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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