Single · Comfortable · $3,000/mo

SuezOverall winner

Suez is approximately 23% less expensive than Kasserine based on cost of living including rent. This makes Suez a more budget-friendly option for expats considering a move.

Suez has a FIRE Score of 79/100, indicating its suitability for financial independence and early retirement. The city's safety index is 60, which is relatively safe.

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

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Egypt

Suez

Increased Caution
FIRE79

Tunisia

Kasserine

Increased Caution
FIRE74
Cost
Cost of living index
29.5
Best in row. 28.2
One person, excluding rent
$457/mo
Best in row. $437/mo
Family of four, excluding rent
$1,652/mo
Best in row. $1,579/mo
Total monthly, rent included
Best in row. $233/mo
$257/mo
Monthly savings
Best in row. $2,767/mo
$2,743/mo
Housing
1BR, city centre
Best in row. $81
$100
1BR, outside centre
Best in row. $43
$67
3BR, city centre
Best in row. $134
$167
3BR, outside centre
Best in row. $86
$117
Scores
FIRE score
90/100
90/100
Nomad score
20/100
20/100
Retiree score
Best in row. 46/100
37/100
Overall score
Best in row. 79/100
74/100
Safety & infrastructure
Safety index
Best in row. 60
50
Internet speed
Best in row. 22 Mbps
10 Mbps
Walkability score
-
-

Estimates from published local prices. N/A means no figure is published for that city.

About these cities

About Suez

Suez is a dirt-cheap industrial port city where a city-center one-bedroom runs $81/mo and a monthly public transport pass costs $7, but the average local net salary of $124/mo tells you the economy is not built for outsiders. The air quality index of 78 and limited English proficiency make daily life rougher than the numbers suggest, and with very few expats around, you will be largely on your own. The 81/100 FIRE score is the real draw here, not the 51/100 retiree score, so come if you are chasing extreme savings and can handle the heat, dust, and 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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