4. Egypt
Expatistan ranking: 1
Numbeo ranking: 1
Local purchasing power ranking: 25
Inflation rate: 13.8%
The year is 1330 BC and little Tutankhamun is trying to cross the street. But, the traffic in Memphis is backed up, camels are all over the place, as well as street vendors. Eventually, he gives up. He is going to wait until rush hour is over. Since then, not much has changed – it’s 2017 and little Ahmed from Cairo finds himself in a similar situation! But, he is using his Spiderman super abilities while sprinting between vehicles. If you want to live in today’s Cairo, they are a necessity! Eventually, Ahmed succeeded! After all, in these days, time is money! Especially for Egyptians, since they lack both! According to Egypt Independent, almost 30% of Egypt population is poor! For them, life in Egypt isn’t cheap. On the other hand, expatriates perceive it as a financial haven. It’s no wonder, considering the results of the cost of living comparison between Egypt and United States.
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