Composite profile
Overall score
68/100
Use the Alexandria profile to compare cost framing, mobility, and coastal-resilience signals alongside Cairo and other Mediterranean metros.
Overall68/100
Affordability74/100
Air quality60/100
Energy64/100
Egypt / North Africa
Alexandria, Egypt City Intelligence
Alexandria is Egypt's main Mediterranean coastal metro, with port economy, historic university and cultural anchors, and active coastal-erosion and sea-level adaptation work. Alexandria is a north africa city of about ~5.5M metro in Egypt. On the composite city-intelligence score, Alexandria sits below the indexed median, with practical gaps to close (68/100).
- Last updated
- 2026-05-16
- Data year
- 2025
- Population
- ~5.5M metro
Image credit: Image: ASaber91 / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
Overall city intelligence
Mixed68/100
Composite directional score across affordability, air quality, clean energy, and resilience.
Data confidence
Directional
Directional indicators pending integration of verified city-level data.
Verified utility layers
See country hub
Emergency, healthcare, and transport verification status appears on the country hub.
Alexandria data table
The table is part of the initial server-rendered HTML and mirrors the key city score cards.
| Metric | Value | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 68/100 | Composite score across major city intelligence modules. |
| Cost of Living | 74/100 | Alexandria's cost-of-living profile is a directional indicator pending integration of verified city-level data; structured benchmark context applies. |
| Air Quality | 60/100 | Alexandria's air-quality profile is a directional indicator framed against WHO and regional benchmarks; verified city-level measurements appear in the dedicated air-quality dataset section once integrated. |
| Energy | 64/100 | Alexandria's energy-readiness profile is a directional indicator that combines national policy framing with city-level adaptation context. |
| Safety | 64/100 | Alexandria's safety profile is a directional indicator; verified country-level emergency profiles attach via the country hub where available. |
| Internet Speed | 66/100 | Alexandria's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references. |
| Climate Risk | 60/100 | Alexandria's climate-risk profile is a directional indicator combining regional hazard categories with national adaptation capacity. |
| Resilience | 60/100 | Climate adaptation and infrastructure continuity context. |
Safety
Deterministic safety estimates from our index — planning signals derived from country priors and city data, not official crime statistics.
Safety
Overall safety54/100
Low crime55/100
Personal safety56/100
Night safety47/100
Road safety57/100
Alexandria has a moderate safety estimate (54/100); standard urban precautions are advised, particularly after dark.
Quality of Life
A composite quality-of-life estimate and its component indicators.
Quality of Life
Quality of life59/100
Healthcare63/100
Education69/100
Green space41/100
Cleanliness58/100
Infrastructure69/100
Mobility64/100
Alexandria has a moderate quality-of-life estimate (59/100) across our combined indicators.
Family Friendliness
How the city scores for raising a family, with the indicators that drive it.
Family Friendliness
Family friendliness58/100
Education69/100
Green space41/100
Overall safety54/100
Alexandria scores moderate for family living (58/100).
Digital Nomad Suitability
Suitability for remote workers, based on connectivity, mobility, and livability.
Digital Nomad Suitability
Digital nomad suitability67/100
Walkability82/100
Cycling60/100
Infrastructure69/100
Alexandria is moderate for remote workers (67/100), based on connectivity, affordability and walkability and day-to-day amenities.
Retirement Suitability
Suitability for retirement, weighing healthcare, affordability, climate, and environment.
Retirement Suitability
Retirement suitability60/100
Healthcare63/100
Cleanliness58/100
Outdoor lifestyle20/100
Alexandria is moderate for retirement (60/100), appealing for affordability.
Emergency and public safety in Alexandria
Local public safety guidance for Alexandria, with the country-level emergency contacts that apply when calling for police, fire, or ambulance.
For the universal emergency contacts that apply in Alexandria, including police, fire, and ambulance, see the Egypt emergency profile, which currently lists no verified national contacts.
Methodology and the wider source registry are documented on the scoring methodology and data sources pages.
Healthcare and hospitals in Alexandria
Healthcare context for Alexandria, with national-level information from Egypt where city-specific data is not yet verified. This is informational only and does not provide medical advice.
For the national healthcare and public-health context that applies in Alexandria, see the Egypt healthcare profile, which currently lists no verified national healthcare information.
Related sections: emergency and public safety, scoring methodology, and data sources.
Transport and mobility in Alexandria
Local mobility context for Alexandria, with national-level context from Egypt where city-specific data is not yet verified. This is informational only.
For national transport authorities and operators that apply in Alexandria, see the Egypt transport profile, which currently lists no verified national transport information.
Related sections: emergency and public safety, healthcare and hospitals, cities directory, countries directory, scoring methodology, data sources.
Air quality dataset
Source-attributed air-quality dataset for Alexandria. Verified measurements are surfaced when published from accepted official datasets; transparent fallback is shown otherwise.
Air quality dataset for Alexandria
Verified data unavailableLast updated 2026-05-16 / data year 2025
Verified air-quality measurements are not yet published for this location
Source-attributed values for Alexandria will appear here after the platform integrates verified measurements from accepted official publishers. Until then, structured air-quality module context remains available on the dedicated module page.
| Metric | Value | Data year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air quality | Verified air-quality measurements are not yet published for this location. | ||
Data provenance
Source attributionGlobal City Intelligence — air-quality dataset
Verified data unavailable- Publisher
- Global City Intelligence
- Last verified
- 2026-05-16
The air-quality dataset begins empty by design. Verified city-level measurements appear here only after they are sourced from accepted publishers (WHO, EEA, US EPA, OpenAQ, OECD, or official national/city environmental agencies).
Methodology and context
Numeric measurements appear in this section only after they are sourced from accepted official publishers. The dataset is independently validated at build time; malformed records cannot ship to production.
- Scoring methodology — how indicators across the platform are constructed.
- Data sources registry — the official sources cited by verified datasets.
- Open the Alexandria air-quality module
- Browse the clean-air city collection
Quick answers
Quick, evidence-based answers about Alexandria drawn from this profile's indexed cost, climate, safety, economy, education, healthcare and nearby-nature data. Figures are deterministic estimates for orientation — verify specifics with official sources.
Quick answers about Alexandria
Is Alexandria worth visiting?
Yes — good quality of life (59/100) and a tourism economy economy.
Is Alexandria good for families?
Good (58/100) on safety, schools and green space.
Is Alexandria affordable?
More affordable than average; about 28,700 EGP/month for one person (estimate).
When is the best time to visit Alexandria?
Late spring to early autumn; warmest in Jul, coldest in Jan.
What are Alexandria's main industries?
Mainly tourism, hospitality, energy.
What is the climate in Alexandria?
A desert climate, averaging about 23.5°C.
Does Alexandria have universities?
Higher education is good (60/100).
What is healthcare like in Alexandria?
Healthcare access is good (56/100).
Is Alexandria good for retirement?
Retirement suitability is good (59/100).
What nature is near Alexandria?
No major nature destinations are indexed within day-trip range.
Explore Alexandria modules
City pages link to module and ranking pages so crawlers can move through the topic cluster naturally.
Cost of Living in Alexandria
Alexandria's cost-of-living profile is a directional indicator pending integration of verified city-level data; structured benchmark context applies.
Air Quality in Alexandria
Alexandria's air-quality profile is a directional indicator framed against WHO and regional benchmarks; verified city-level measurements appear in the dedicated air-quality dataset section once integrated.
Energy in Alexandria
Alexandria's energy-readiness profile is a directional indicator that combines national policy framing with city-level adaptation context.
Safety in Alexandria
Alexandria's safety profile is a directional indicator; verified country-level emergency profiles attach via the country hub where available.
Internet Speed in Alexandria
Alexandria's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references.
Climate Risk in Alexandria
Alexandria's climate-risk profile is a directional indicator combining regional hazard categories with national adaptation capacity.
City rankings
Compare this city against other indexed cities in crawlable ranking tables.
Cost of living in Alexandria
Cost of living estimates for Alexandria — monthly budgets, rent, food, and transport in the local currency, plus an affordability score for comparison. Planning estimates derived from country baselines, not live prices.
Climate in Alexandria
Climate profile for Alexandria — Desert climate, annual average 23.5°C, comfort score 56/100. Month-by-month temperatures, rainfall, sunshine, and the best months to visit. Deterministic planning estimates, not a forecast.
Economy and jobs in Alexandria
Economy and jobs profile for Alexandria — tourism economy, economy score 58/100, key industries including tourism, hospitality, energy. Employment, salary, startup, remote-work, and career indicators. Deterministic planning estimates.
Universities and education in Alexandria
Education profile for Alexandria — regional education center, education score 59/100, 6 representative universities, plus research, student life, and international-student indicators. Deterministic dataset, not institutional rankings.
Healthcare and retirement in Alexandria
Healthcare and retirement profile for Alexandria — mixed healthcare profile, healthcare score 56/100, retirement score 59/100. Medical access, specialist and emergency care, affordability, and retirement suitability. Deterministic planning estimates.
Estimate a monthly budget for Alexandria
Estimate a monthly budget for Alexandria using your own housing, food, transport, healthcare, and lifestyle inputs. Planning estimator only — not an official cost-of-living measurement.
Plan a trip budget for Alexandria
Plan a trip budget for Alexandria using your own accommodation, food, local transport, activities, travel, healthcare buffer, and emergency buffer inputs. Planning estimator only — not an official travel cost estimate.
Nearby cities from Alexandria
Where else nearby you could spend a day or a weekend from Alexandria. Links are derived from geographic proximity, shared region, shared natural-recreation areas, transport corridors, and country borders — not popularity or tourism rankings.
Cairo, Egypt
Same corridor · about 182 km from Alexandria. Explore Cairo's city intelligence profile.
Tel Aviv, Israel
Cross-border · about 473 km from Alexandria. Explore Tel Aviv's city intelligence profile.
Amman, Jordan
Cross-border · about 578 km from Alexandria. Explore Amman's city intelligence profile.
Rhodes, Greece
Cross-border · about 582 km from Alexandria. Explore Rhodes's city intelligence profile.
Beirut, Lebanon
Cross-border · about 606 km from Alexandria. Explore Beirut's city intelligence profile.
Heraklion, Greece
Cross-border · about 638 km from Alexandria. Explore Heraklion's city intelligence profile.
Alexandria FAQ
Common questions about living in, visiting, working in, studying in and retiring to Alexandria, answered from the indexed cost-of-living, climate, safety, economy, education, healthcare and nearby-nature data on this profile.
Frequently asked questions about Alexandria
Is Alexandria worth visiting?
Alexandria has a moderate quality-of-life estimate (59/100) across our combined indicators. Visitors can also reach nature such as nearby parks and countryside within weekend range.
What is it like to live in Alexandria?
Alexandria has a moderate quality-of-life estimate (59/100) across our combined indicators. It indexes 59/100 for overall quality of life.
How much does it cost to live in Alexandria?
A single resident of Alexandria spends roughly 28,700 EGP per month, with a one-bedroom rent near 15,300 EGP. Overall the city is more affordable than average for Egypt. These are modelled estimates, not live quotes — verify locally.
What should I know about moving to Alexandria?
Plan for below-average living costs and check current rents before relocating. Alexandria is moderate for remote workers (67/100), based on connectivity, affordability and walkability and day-to-day amenities.
What is the job market like in Alexandria?
Alexandria's labour market is moderate, with opportunities concentrated in tourism and hospitality, manufacturing and technology. Alexandria has a tourism-driven economy with strengths in tourism, hospitality and energy.
Is Alexandria good for digital nomads and remote work?
Alexandria offers solid infrastructure and amenities for remote professionals, with a remote-work score of 59/100.
What are the education options in Alexandria?
Alexandria is a regional education center with a mix of universities and research activity in our dataset, spanning fields such as Law, Social Sciences and Design.
Is Alexandria a good place to study?
Alexandria offers a strong student environment, supported by walkable neighborhoods and relatively affordable living.
What is healthcare like in Alexandria?
Alexandria has a mixed healthcare profile, supported by hospitals, specialist services, and public-health infrastructure, with a healthcare score of 56/100. Residents have solid access to healthcare across primary, specialist, and emergency care.
Is Alexandria a good place to retire?
Alexandria offers a combination of healthcare access, safety, and amenities that may appeal to retirees, with a retirement score of 59/100. Residents benefit from walkable streets and day-to-day services.
What is the climate like in Alexandria?
Alexandria has a desert climate, averaging about 23.5°C annually with roughly 59 mm of rain. The hottest month is Jul and the coldest Jan. The driest is typically Jul.
Is Alexandria a safe place to live?
Alexandria has a moderate safety estimate (54/100); standard urban precautions are advised, particularly after dark.
How easy is it to get around Alexandria?
Alexandria indexes a walkability score of 82 and a cycling score of 60 out of 100. Check the local operator for live transit routes and fares.
What nature and outdoor places are near Alexandria?
Alexandria has limited indexed nature destinations within day-trip range.
Is Alexandria good for families?
Alexandria scores moderate for family living (58/100).
What outdoor activities are there around Alexandria?
Alexandria rates 20/100 for outdoor lifestyle and 41/100 for green space.
Interpretation
Use the Alexandria profile to compare cost framing, mobility, and coastal-resilience signals alongside Cairo and other Mediterranean metros. Its standout dimensions are cost of living (74/100) and internet speed (66/100). The area most worth watching is climate risk (60/100), where the model registers practical gaps. Data year 2025; last updated 2026-05-16. Drawn from 4 institutional references.
Country context is available on the Egypt country page. Related rankings include Overall Intelligence, Quality of Life, Remote Work. See where Alexandria appears in global rankings or read the scoring methodology.
Structured indicators on this page are directional and intended for orientation. Verified datasets are being integrated; official sources should be used for critical decisions.
Sources
4 institutional references inform this view, listed below with reliability notes. Structured indicators on this page are directional and intended for orientation; verified datasets are being integrated and official sources should be used for critical decisions.
- UN-Habitat: World Cities Report 2024
Used as a policy and methodology reference for urban exposure and resilience signals.
- NASA: NASA POWER
Used as an energy-resource and weather-normalization reference.
- World Health Organization: WHO Global Air Quality Guidelines
Used to normalize air-quality indicators toward health-protective benchmarks.
- IPCC: AR6 WGII Chapter 6: Cities, settlements and key infrastructure
Used to explain urban climate vulnerability and adaptation scoring logic.