Experience in Cairo, Egypt by Mohamed

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

Living in Cairo isn't very difficult, the problem is that Cairo is very crowded . The weather is amazing and the Egyptian citizens are very kind and they help you with whatever you need.

What is the student lifestyle like in Cairo?

You go to university in the morning , then you go back home to study. At night you can go out to eat, drink, walk, go to the cinema. you can do a lot of things.

How much does it cost to live in Cairo?

It costs about 4000 Egyptian pounds per month.

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

it's very easy to find accommodation in Cairo, there are a lot of flats, houses and hotels

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

The food is very delicious , there are different dishes. My favourite dish is molokhya which is a wonderful Egyptian food.

What places would you recommend visiting in Cairo?

You can visit the Cairo tower, pyramdis which are very near to Cairo.

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

Yes, it's good to eat out in cairo, you can go to eat out in CHILI'S, STEAK OUT, RUBI TUESDAY and MC DONALD'S.

Is the nightlife good in Cairo? Where is good to go?

Yes the nightlife is good in cairo, you can go shopping in the malls, there are wonderful malls in cairo like city stars, you can go to differnet places in cairo el zamalek or el mohandsen, you can sit in a restaurant infront of the Nile, it's beautiful .

What advice would you give future students heading to Cairo?

You should be reassured, you are safe, you should be calm and work hard .