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South Africa
Egypt
🇪🇬Median living costs and average scores across each country's covered cities (1-bedroom apartment, USD).
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Country at a Glance
| Metric | South Africa | Egypt | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cities covered | 4 | 6 | — |
| Median monthly cost (1-bed, USD) | $1,663 | $912 | Egypt (cheaper) |
| Cheapest city | Durban ($1,447) | Luxor ($753) | — |
| Best rated city | Cape Town (QoL 78) | Dahab (QoL 66) | — |
| Best value city | Durban | Dahab | — |
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Average scores across each country's cities (0–100, higher is better)
| Score | South Africa | Egypt | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living | 66 | 80.3 | Egypt |
| Safety | 42.8 | 57 | Egypt |
| Quality of life | 74 | 64 | South Africa |
| Internet | 80 | 64.2 | South Africa |
| Healthcare | 71 | 56.2 | South Africa |
| Climate | 78 | 90.7 | Egypt |