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[QUOTE]Originally posted by MisplacedinAlex: [QB] Lifeagift....Sounds like plenty of money to live comfortably here for 9-15 months! In Alexandria allot of Foreigners prefer the Karfour Abdul(excuse mis spelling) area but rent is about 1200-2500 LE monthly there which is high here. This area is not close to the sea but very clean and upscale. Most flats near the busy sea main road are not that desirable and you have allot of noise, traffic and pollution, not too mention extreme wind from sea..IT was cold this winter! Not much central heat or air remember and concrete bldgs. with tile floors is the norm. It is not like you open your terrace for tea and are looking at the beautiful surroundings and sunset. Just warning. There are hardly any villas for rent or sale right by sea as it is a main thorough fare. You would have to go out of city and there isn't much civilazation out there yet. The library is lovely. Can't comment on the studying in Cairo. Alex. is 2 1/2 hr commute. I live 5 blocks from sea in decent new flat for much less than mentioned however we bought it in total Egyptian community. You have to be pretty well off to fly home to states once a year also once you get used to the prices here etc. you will find it harder to rationalize spending so much to go home often. Our recent tickets were 4,000 dollars to home for family of 4 in June this summer. We came here for some of the reasons you mentioned and some may be true but it doesn't outweigh the pluses of American LIfe to me...so think hard. I wish I had just tried to scale down my unneccesary, over extravagant lifestyle & spending and lived more to my means in US. I'm sure others may help you out more with finanacial info. and positive support..I would go to Living in Egypt and post this same question it may be viewed more than Sharing your Experiences in Egypt. If you want more of my info. just ask. I am still adjusting my 1st yr here so you may have to share others viewpoints. My children do love their private school here and are happy! food for family four= roughly 2500LE mnth Car cost used smll sized econo. 20,000 LE REnt 600-2000LE mnthly Entertainment = 300+ LE monthly minimal don't get out too much options not high) Cost dinner out pizza for 4=60LE+ Cost dinner out nice fish rest.for 4= 350 LE + Movie for 1= 20 LE Taxi 1-3 miles 4 LE Outfit for 5 yr old 160+ LE OUtfit me-300+LE English book price 60-100 LE Decent CAndy bar =2 LE can cola 1LE MCDonalds combo meal for 1= 13 LE Gas fill up small econo. car= 12 LE Some gen. prices for you....Good luck [/QB][/QUOTE]
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