Apartment / General question?

[NicoleS]

Hello,

I am a single female professional moving to Cairo (within the next month) for work.

Question 1:
After looking online for apartment rentals I found one that I really like. However, it's about $2,000/Month (U.S. currency). The apartment is in Heliopolis (and it's very nice) but...it still seems like a lot? Does that seem reasonable?
- 3 bedrooms / updated kitchen and baths / etc.

Question 2:
Is Heliopolis a safe/good area for a single female to live?

Any input/suggestions/comments would be greatly appreciated

Nicole

[gina remoun]

Originally Posted by NicoleS

Hello,

I am a single female professional moving to Cairo (within the next month) for work.

Question 1:
After looking online for apartment rentals I found one that I really like. However, it's about $2,000/Month (U.S. currency). The apartment is in Heliopolis (and it's very nice) but...it still seems like a lot? Does that seem reasonable?
- 3 bedrooms / updated kitchen and baths / etc.

Question 2:
Is Heliopolis a safe/good area for a single female to live?

Any input/suggestions/comments would be greatly appreciated

Nicole

hi nicole,
im looking at moving to egypt myself later this year, if i find anything i will let you know, but im sure you can get a place cheaper than that, remember the longer the rental the better bartering tool you have
gina

[patcbeck]

Originally Posted by gina remoun

hi nicole,
im looking at moving to egypt myself later this year, if i find anything i will let you know, but im sure you can get a place cheaper than that, remember the longer the rental the better bartering tool you have
gina

Hi Nicole,
Heliopolis is one of the best places to live in Cairo. You will not have any problems of safety, just be careful like everywhere else in the world. I do not know what your housing requirements are, but for a single person $2000 is a little bit high. Do not believe the online postings. Most of them are already rented and the listing is usually very old. They do not update their website frequently. Also Heliopolis is a very nice place but you will not find a large expat community living there. Maadi still the place to be if you do not want to be too homesick. If you like shopping you will be in haven in Heliopolis, you can find anything you want. Anyway welcome to Egypt and wishing you a very pleasant stay.
Patrick

[ideer2]

Originally Posted by NicoleS

Hello,

I am a single female professional moving to Cairo (within the next month) for work.

Question 1:
After looking online for apartment rentals I found one that I really like. However, it's about $2,000/Month (U.S. currency). The apartment is in Heliopolis (and it's very nice) but...it still seems like a lot? Does that seem reasonable?
- 3 bedrooms / updated kitchen and baths / etc.

Question 2:
Is Heliopolis a safe/good area for a single female to live?

Any input/suggestions/comments would be greatly appreciated

Nicole

In july 2007 I payed about the same price for a flat in October city for 10 days. In january 2009 I payed 307 dollars in Muhandessen for 7 days. So the prices depends of what time in year we rent.

If someone know a cheap flat in the surroundings of Cairo in 16. - 25. of March and June -September Im interested.

[omarmido]

Hi ,

well i think i know that maadi is a very great and quiet place to live and you colud find reasonable flat prices ... safety is a ratio thing in egypt depends on what to you mean by safe .. everybody's safe in egypt but one must not put self in any odd situations .. maadi is very secured and good for expats ...any advise or help you i able to help gladly .. pages are not enough to answer whatever questions yo have
it's ok to call me <snip>if need any thing ! i've got a lot of experience i've been around

best regards to you
omarmido

[nstick13]

Based on all my research, $2000 is very high for an apartment.

For my upcoming move, I'm figuring 3500 LE per month at the most, and that's for a 2 BR furnished.

[ideer2]

In this month i will pay 3000 LE for 10 days. I go soon and am looking forward to that.

[samovich_5v]

Originally Posted by NicoleS

Hello,

I am a single female professional moving to Cairo (within the next month) for work.

Question 1:
After looking online for apartment rentals I found one that I really like. However, it's about $2,000/Month (U.S. currency). The apartment is in Heliopolis (and it's very nice) but...it still seems like a lot? Does that seem reasonable?
- 3 bedrooms / updated kitchen and baths / etc.

Question 2:
Is Heliopolis a safe/good area for a single female to live?

Any input/suggestions/comments would be greatly appreciated

Nicole

1- this will be reasonable if u will rent it for short period

2-yes it's safe area and the people very kind don't warry about that

[Wicky]

I would recommend you to stay in Maadi for that instance.. see Maadi is full of Expats and there is no problem for a woman living all alone.. this place is just very good place of Cairo... i have just came in and i have a nice place over here in Maadi ... near the Nile Corniche... if u wanna have a place good and safe... its better u get it some where in Maadi.. if u want to share then u and gina can share it ... u will fine a very good furnished appt. in Maadi... if u need any help just give me a call .... 0166635205

Originally Posted by NicoleS

Hello,

I am a single female professional moving to Cairo (within the next month) for work.

Question 1:
After looking online for apartment rentals I found one that I really like. However, it's about $2,000/Month (U.S. currency). The apartment is in Heliopolis (and it's very nice) but...it still seems like a lot? Does that seem reasonable?
- 3 bedrooms / updated kitchen and baths / etc.

Question 2:
Is Heliopolis a safe/good area for a single female to live?

Any input/suggestions/comments would be greatly appreciated

Nicole

[kman97]

Hi, do you think its okay to call you and get some advice on a few points?

Originally Posted by omarmido

Hi ,

well i think i know that maadi is a very great and quiet place to live and you colud find reasonable flat prices ... safety is a ratio thing in egypt depends on what to you mean by safe .. everybody's safe in egypt but one must not put self in any odd situations .. maadi is very secured and good for expats ...any advise or help you i able to help gladly .. pages are not enough to answer whatever questions yo have


best regards to you
omarmido