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L
#1
I am basically an Indian. I have got a job offer in Cairo.Is it safe to move to Cairo? What is the present situation prevailing there? I am planning to move along with my wife and we are pure vegetarians. What will be the approximate cost of living other than accommodation?
Its very urgent..Please help me out...
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Armand
#2
Hi and welcome on board  lakmya !

You might want to have a look at the threads of the Cairo forum.
You could find some answers there ;)

Good luck
Armand

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Wild
#3
Plenty of veggies over here, same for spices. The political situation is quite foggy, but now it depends on what area you will live. Some compounds have security 24/7. The cost of living it depends on the standard you want to live. For a couple, i guess 2000 $ gives you a normal life.
siasou
#4
it depend on the place you will move too , and by the way you are in safe area , its dangerous only if u go to demonstration place and u will never do
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L
#5
thanks evrybody.. So do u mean Cairo is the safest place?
Dr.Shebo
#6
yes egypt is safe don`t worry
and for sure the cost of living is very low especially you are a pure vegetarian

if you have any question just let me know i`ll be happy to help

cost of living for 2 person for including the accommodation (1000 $ will be more than enough for everything)
Dr.Shebo
#7

siasou wrote:

it depend on the place you will move too , and by the way you are in safe area , its dangerous only if u go to demonstration place and u will never do


but if you want go to demonstration areas you can go with an Egyptian friend :) it`s safe also btw

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