Raising a family in Cairo -thoughts?

Jeremiah Anderson Feb 20, 2025

Came here for family and stayed because it exceeded my expectations. The outdoor recreation is honestly hit or miss and I don't see that changing anytime soon.

34 upvotes

vegasdude2022 Mar 9, 2025

As someone who grew up here, I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. A lot has changed in the past few years though. community vibe used to be much developing but now it's challenging.

31 upvotes

Caroline Reyes Feb 21, 2025

My experience has been mostly positive. I have mixed feelings honestly. The only thing I'd watch out for is traffic. Other than that, Good luck with whatever you decide..

29 upvotes

Aaron W. Mar 10, 2025

Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.

I'm a accountant who relocated here from San Diego about 10 years ago. The main reasons were a fresh start and my partner's job.

Pros I've experienced:
- Growing food and restaurant scene
- Good internet infrastructure
- Diverse dining options

Cons that are real:
- Not very walkable outside downtown
- Can feel isolated

Financially, we've found it hit or miss compared to where we came from. Buying is tough right now, renting is more reasonable. Groceries are affordable, gas is better than expected.

Socially, I love the pace of life here. It's not for everyone but it works for us..

28 upvotes

Oliver Roberts Mar 9, 2025

this is the way

19 upvotes

Daniel Sanders Mar 17, 2025

it depends on the neighborhood

19 upvotes