Egypt
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Cairo runs on Uber, Careem, and Talabat. WhatsApp is the universal communication tool.
πRideshare & Taxi
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The most widely available rideshare service globally. Works in 70+ countries.
Works well across Cairo and Alexandria.
Middle East rideshare super-app. Rides arm owned by Uber; the app is majority-owned by e&.
Strong alternative β often cheaper than Uber.
πΊοΈNavigation & Maps
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Works almost everywhere except mainland China. Offline maps are critical when roaming.
Solid for Cairo.
π¬Translation
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The universal default. Camera mode translates signs and menus instantly.
Camera mode for Arabic menus and signs.
π±Messaging
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The dominant messenger in Europe, Latin America, India, Middle East, Africa.
Universal for booking hotels, taxis, tours.
π±Food Delivery
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Dominant food delivery in Egypt, UAE, Kuwait, Bahrain.
Main food delivery app.
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The practical basics
Power & plugs
- Plug type
- C / F
- Voltage
- 220V
- Frequency
- 50Hz
- Type C: Two round pins. Used across most of Europe, South America, parts of Asia and Africa.
- Type F: Two round pins + grounding clips on top and bottom (Schuko). Standard across most of Europe.
Standard European-style.
Tipping
Baksheesh culture β small tips (10-20 EGP) for almost any service.
CurrencyEGP
Arabic (Egyptian) you'll actually use
Etiquette and scams to know
β Do
- Cover shoulders and knees at religious sites.
- Women should dress modestly especially outside Cairo.
βDon't
- Photographing military or police buildings.
- PDA.
β οΈ Common scams to know
- "Free" camel rides that turn into payment demands at the top.
- Tour guides at Pyramids steering you to overpriced shops.
- Taxi drivers refusing to use meters.
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