ET Travelers: Work in Egypt - opportunity to indulge and save

CAIRO - 31 July 2017: Visiting Egypt as a tourist is an exciting experience, but moving to the country will deepen your understanding of the culture and history. The cost? You will actually save money while leading a luxurious life, in most cases.

For better or for worse, expats in Egypt often get paid in a foreign currency; given the flotation of the exchange rate in Egypt, even a low salary in a foreign currency will go a long way. Teaching your own native language is usually a good start.

A Cairo-based German teacher lives as a “goddess” for being paid in a foreign currency, she said. Watch Dionne Görtzen talk about working in Egypt.



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