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Ras Gharib
City in Red Sea, Egypt
Overview
Ras Gharib sits on Egypt's Red Sea coast and is best known for its oil industry and laid-back local atmosphere. While not a major tourist hub, its coastal charm, friendly residents, and affordable living draw both workers and curious travelers. The city offers an authentic Red Sea experience away from busy resort towns.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Egypt
Governorate
Red Sea
Population
100,000
Time Zone
Africa/Cairo
Coordinates
28.36°, 33.08°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
60
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
25
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
65
Monthly Cost
$545
Local Cost
$277
Local Income
$220
Cashless
20
English
20
Temperature
23.8°C
Summer Avg
29.2°C
Winter Avg
17.8°C
Record High
41.9°C
Record Low
8.6°C
Humidity
54%
Precipitation
21 mm
Internet Speed
23 Mbps
Upload
6 Mbps
Latency
16 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
13
Walk Score
13
Footways
25.0
Airport
—
Distance
—
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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 2026-03-21.
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 28 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 2025-12-06.
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 65/100.
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