Single · Comfortable · $3,000/mo

DahabOverall winner

Dahab is approximately 31% less expensive than Relizane based on cost of living including rent. This makes Dahab a more budget-friendly option for expats considering a move.

Dahab has a FIRE Score of 83/100, indicating its suitability for financial independence and early retirement. The city's safety index is 67.89, which is relatively safe.

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

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Dahab

Increased Caution
FIRE83
Cost
Cost of living index
28.5
-
One person, excluding rent
Best in row. $442/mo
$1,550/mo
Family of four, excluding rent
Best in row. $1,596/mo
$5,600/mo
Total monthly, rent included
$377/mo
Best in row. $351/mo
Monthly savings
$2,623/mo
Best in row. $2,649/mo
Housing
1BR, city centre
$250
Best in row. $191
1BR, outside centre
$180
Best in row. $129
3BR, city centre
Best in row. $500
$525
3BR, outside centre
$360
Best in row. $315
Scores
FIRE score
Best in row. 88/100
73/100
Nomad score
Best in row. 48/100
30/100
Retiree score
37/100
Best in row. 54/100
Overall score
73/100
Best in row. 83/100
Safety & infrastructure
Safety index
40
Best in row. 67.9
Internet speed
10 Mbps
Best in row. 25 Mbps
Walkability score
-
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Estimates from published local prices. N/A means no figure is published for that city.

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About Dahab

Dahab is a shoestring legend that earns its reputation: a 1-bedroom in the center runs $191/mo, utilities $18/mo, and an inexpensive restaurant meal $4, so a single adult can live on a budget tier total of $216/mo. The catch is that the average monthly net salary is $134/mo, which means almost nobody here is getting rich locally, and the retiree score of 59/100 reflects a healthcare system rated only Fair. Come for the diving, the 25 Mbps internet, and the digital nomad score of 66/100, but treat it as a cheap base rather than a place to build a career or grow old.

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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