El Gouna

Overall Score

3.5
100 USD = 4,971.69 EGP

Overall Score

3.5
  • Tap water: No, not drinkable
  • Religious government: Religious
  • Population: 15,000 people
  • GDP: $2,823 / year
  • Foreigners can own real estate: Yes
  • Power outlets: 230V50Hz
  • Internet: 8 Mbps
  • Best wireless: Orange
  • Pay without cash: Yes, cards OK almost everywhere
  • Tipping: Generally tipping around 10% is good etiquette at a restaurant in Egypt. … This service charge goes to the restaurant, not the waiter so be sure to tip the waiter or waitress in addition. They will rely on this money for their income. If the service is exceptional, you could always leave a larger gratuity than 10%.
  • Apartments: Airbnb
  • Hotels: Booking.com
  • More hotels: Hotels.com
  • Best coffee: The Coffee Bean &amp Tea Leaf
  • Best taxi: Careem
  • Best coworking space: GSpace
  • Best hospital: El Gouna Hospital
  • Best short-haul air carrier: AirEgypt
  • Best intl air carrier: AirEgypt
  • Monthly costs for expat: $2200
  • Monthly costs for family: $3200
  • Monthly costs for local: $900
  • Meal: $1.9
  • Small Cola: $0.3
  • Beer 1 Pint: $1
  • Coffee: $0.6


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