Single · Comfortable · $3,000/mo

AsyutOverall winner

Asyut is approximately 1% less expensive than Bejaia based on cost of living including rent. This makes Asyut a more budget-friendly option for expats considering a move.

Asyut has a FIRE Score of 79/100, indicating its suitability for financial independence and early retirement. The city's safety index is 45, suggesting moderate safety levels.

Recommended profile: Asyut is ideal for GeoArbitragers and remote workers looking to maximize savings.

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Asyut

Increased Caution
FIRE79
Cost
Cost of living index
33.1
Best in row. 22
One person, excluding rent
$513/mo
Best in row. $341/mo
Family of four, excluding rent
$1,854/mo
Best in row. $1,232/mo
Total monthly, rent included
$261/mo
Best in row. $232/mo
Monthly savings
$2,739/mo
Best in row. $2,768/mo
Housing
1BR, city centre
$97
Best in row. $95
1BR, outside centre
Best in row. $55
$76
3BR, city centre
$231
Best in row. $172
3BR, outside centre
$190
Best in row. $134
Scores
FIRE score
89/100
Best in row. 92/100
Nomad score
Best in row. 48/100
30/100
Retiree score
Best in row. 53/100
45/100
Overall score
Best in row. 81/100
79/100
Safety & infrastructure
Safety index
Best in row. 55
45
Internet speed
11 Mbps
Best in row. 28 Mbps
Walkability score
-
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Estimates from published local prices. N/A means no figure is published for that city.

About these cities

About Asyut

Asyut is a brutally cheap place to live, with a one-bedroom in the city center at $95/mo and a single adult scraping by on a budget tier of $160/mo, but the average local net salary of $115/mo means most residents are not living comfortably. The air quality index of 85 and safety index of 45 are real drawbacks, and with very few expats and limited English, this is not a soft landing for foreigners. Digital nomads and retirees should look elsewhere, though the FIRE score of 81/100 makes it tempting if you already have income and can tolerate the isolation.

About Egypt

Political stability of -0.98 and no digital nomad visa rule this out for remote workers wanting a straightforward path. But retirees on tight budgets get a real deal: $338/mo living costs, $147 rent, and no dedicated retirement visa. This is for budget-focused retirees who can handle bureaucratic friction, not remote-work nomads or safety-first movers.

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