Experience in Cairo, Egypt by Karim

What is it like to live in Cairo? Would you recommend it? What is the city like?

living in Egypt is like living in a time machine you have history starting from 6000 BC till WWII and after.
I would recommend it but not at the moment there is too much instability right now just waiting for after the elections.
as for the city its very crowded, very alive, it was very friendly until a few months and then everyone became aggressive,you can always find something to do somewhere to go to . So if you don't have a problem with crowded streets and some protests then Cairo is a perfect place for you

What is the student lifestyle like in Cairo?

very simple . spend the whole year having fun and start studying 2 weeks before the exams .

How much does it cost to live in Cairo?

100-300 dollars it depends on where you are going to live

Is it difficult to find accommodation in Cairo? Is there any advice you can give?

its very easy to find accommodation in Cairo .
A little advice only look in Naser city and Heliopolis these are the safest places to live and you can be close to mostly everywhere

What is the food like? What are your favourite dishes?

although Cairo has some meat and chicken dishes which are really good but i think its a heaven for vegetarians because of the amount of vegetarian dishes in Cairo

What places would you recommend visiting in Cairo?

1- El hussien
2- city stars mall
3- Salah el dein castle
4- Oasis Sheraton
5- Tahrir square
6- Cairo tower

Is it good to eat out in Cairo? Can you tell us your favourite spots?

yes .
if you want to visit a good restaurant Oasis Sheraton has a lot of restaurants.
As for oriental food el hussien is a good place and you can always go to a shabrawy fast food restaurant for oriental food