davydavy21
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Where to buy a computer? by johnnieB
I am looking for a new computer laptop, which are the best shops where prices are not highly inflated when i walk in the door?
I bought a cheap Lenovo 6 months ago from Carrefour and I couldn't complain at all. Reasonable selection and very cheap. As mentioned having to get the software loaded is a pain as I didn't even get a CD in the box. Read More
Credit cards and loan for foreigners by dhan1234
Hi, I got a job offer in Cairo, just wanted to know before I accept the offer letter about the banking in Cairo, being a foreigner how easy is there to open a bank account and get a credit card personal loan or housing loan or car loan if I have a ...
Bank account should be OK if you have proper work/ residency visa and also a contract for your apartment. I think for loans/ credit card no chance but only guessing on that. Read More
Legal advice by Zcontreras1
Hi everyone I have a question. A friend of mine is in trouble she is a foreigner she was told she can’t take the kids out of the country if dad doesn’t allow but dad is also abusing the children and we have proof can she leave with kids ...
Yes that's likely a problem. I don't know Egyptian law but could quite imagine spouses permission is needed. Presumably she needs to move out in the short term. In the medium term perhaps she can get passports for the kids from her home ... Read More
Legal advice by Zcontreras1
Hi everyone I have a question. A friend of mine is in trouble she is a foreigner she was told she can’t take the kids out of the country if dad doesn’t allow but dad is also abusing the children and we have proof can she leave with kids ...
More details please. Do the kids hold foreign passports. Read More
Electricity prices for July by Shellybelly
Can any one help with understanding the electricity charges for July in Hurghada? We have been living here since April and it was costing us apapproximately 20le (£1) for electricity a day. We are now putting on our prepaid card 200le a day ...
When my family were with me last summer in a 300 m2 apartment with say 2 large AC's working most of the time my largest bill was 3498 LE for 2378 units. Prices went up July 1st 2018 by 25% and have gone up recently another 15% but if you only ... Read More
Electricity prices for July by Shellybelly
Can any one help with understanding the electricity charges for July in Hurghada? We have been living here since April and it was costing us apapproximately 20le (£1) for electricity a day. We are now putting on our prepaid card 200le a day ...
Yes insist on seeing the bill or get an electrician to check the system. Billing goes on a monthly cycle. For the first 50 kilowatts you pay next to nothing but there are 7 bands the last of which is for over 1000 kilowatts you are paying some 6 ... Read More
Renting an apartment in Cairo by Jamiechua
Hi, I am moving to Cairo next month. Is it reliable to rent from websites like propertyfinder.eg? What is norm with rentals? What usually comes with rentals? Do kitchen usually come installed in flat? I was told houses don't usually come ...
Never heard of a rented flat not having a kitchen! Unless renting for a short period through Airbnb or similar you really need to view flats in person. It may be possible online but would not recommend. As mentioned all tastes of furnished or ... Read More
Zamalek or Maadi? by Amr Canada
Hello, I am a young Canadian moving to Cairo soon and im trying to decide on whether to live in Zamalek or Maadi. I am looking for an area where I could easily meet other young expats to become friends with. Also looking to have easy access to ...
Both great areas. Maybe more expats in Maadi, more upmarket places in Zamalek. Distance to your work would be of importance. Read More
Biometrics page gov.uk by Megawish
Hi is anyone experiencing problems with booking biometrics page on gov.uk website?? I have paid the nhs charge £1200 and application fee £1523 however the next step is to book a biometrics appointment however the web page says sorry not ...
What sort of visa are you applying for. From what I can see there is a health insurance charge of 400 GBP for a full year if getting some form of long term visa. Putting aside the web page issue I am concerned like Markhaz that you are getting ... Read More
Work Visas and Laws by Usmom18
Hello. My daughter is a US citizen who married an Egyptian man who is also a US citizen. They had a child in the US and recently moved to Egypt so my daughter can teach on a work visa. The relationship is becoming more and more abusive and she wants ...
Sorry to hear about your daughter’s problems. No one else has commented and I am no expert but I can confidently say that unfortunately your daughter has few rights. Presumably your grandchild must have a US passport as born there. Please ... Read More
Escargot in Egypt by GuestPoster3485
Hello everybody, Are there specific restaurants in Egypt that make Escargot dishes " snails dishes " ?
Delta Hotel restaurant in Alex has snails on the menu. Tasted ok to me but they may have been from tinned stock. Read More
Car import by soulie61
I am looking to move to hurghada later in the year and bringing my car with me. Does anyone have an idea of the import taxes, registration etc to bring a European car to Egypt. Car is an Hyundai i20, 1.2ltr benzine/gas, manual. Many thanks Paul
I think the general perception is that import duties and hassle will make the process not worth the effort. Also, something to consider is that car import duties from the EU are supposed to reduce. Look it up but supposedly from a month ago the ... Read More
10k enough? by Farhan19
Hi everyone, Just been offered a job in Cairo for EGP 10k a month, which I believe works out to under £500. Is this enough to have a decent life as a single in Cairo? The package does not include rent which is my biggest worry, as after having ...
At the salary level you have been offered I don't think there would be much difference for accommodation and food costs between Cairo and Alex. Read More
10k enough? by Farhan19
Hi everyone, Just been offered a job in Cairo for EGP 10k a month, which I believe works out to under £500. Is this enough to have a decent life as a single in Cairo? The package does not include rent which is my biggest worry, as after having ...
I mean if you lived like a 300 EGP a day local. Eating typical local food with little meat, not going out much and no alcohol. Not many expats could manage it for long. Read More
10k enough? by Farhan19
Hi everyone, Just been offered a job in Cairo for EGP 10k a month, which I believe works out to under £500. Is this enough to have a decent life as a single in Cairo? The package does not include rent which is my biggest worry, as after having ...
If you lived as a poor Egyptian you should not starve but you would not have a good time. Unless you have another source of income and are willing to effectively have a volunteer lifestyle don't even consider it. Presumably there is also no ... Read More