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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 · estimate
40
Female Safety
32
LGBTQ+ Safety
18
Traffic Safety
28
Food Safety
54
Monthly Cost · estimate
$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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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 60/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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