Living & Learning in Egypt: How to Make It Work Financially
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- Опубліковано 19 бер 2024
- Welcome to my channel! Today, I’m sharing a personal yet universally relevant journey: navigating financial stability as a Talib al-Ilm (student of knowledge) in Egypt. Many of you have asked how I manage my finances while living and studying abroad, and in this video, I’ll peel back the curtain on the strategies and insights that have allowed me and others to learn in this blessed country.
📘 What You’ll Learn:
• How my unique situation with Social Security Disability Income (SSDI) from the US has been a surprising blessing for studying in Egypt.
• Tips for earning income through online gigs, like teaching, particularly to students in countries like Japan.
• The importance and impact of seeking sponsorships for your education, within the Muslim community.
• Balancing work, study, and personal life to ensure you don’t just survive but thrive in Egypt.
• Practical advice for any Talib al-Ilm considering Egypt as a place of study and personal growth.
📚 For Future Talib al-Ilm:
Whether you’re already in Egypt, planning your move, or dreaming about it, this video is packed with insights and practical tips. I’ll discuss the some advice of managing finances, the importance of community, and how to make the most of your time as a student of knowledge.
A Note of Gratitude:
A huge thank you to the brothers and sponsors who have supported me on this journey. Your encouragement and support have been invaluable.
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📩 Contact Me:
For inquiries, collaborations, or just to share your story, reach out to me at aliflammeme@ gmail.com.
Thank you for watching, and may your journey of knowledge be fruitful and inspiring!
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Assalaamualaykum brother, JazakAllah Khair for the video. What would you say is a good breakdown of costs to stay in Cairo for a month for a single person?
wa Aliekom Salam waRahmatullahi waBarakatuh
It depends on the person:
But say you are single and live in with others in an apartment
Rent: $40-70
Utilities: phone, internet, electricity $25-40
Food: $80-100
Transportation: $50-80
Lessons: $80-150
Books: $10-100 (it really depends on the person and what they are needing to study and could be much more if they are building a solid library)
So 400/mo is decent and this varies a lot depending on the person.
Say he doesn’t eat out ever or only eats out; big difference.
Say he uses tuktuks all the time and doesn’t walk…
Say he doesn’t use public transportation and prefers Uber… big difference.
Maybe he uses ac… huge difference.
Maybe he wants fancy furniture and lots of stuff…
Maybe he wants a nice apartment in front of the language center…
Also note moving in takes a bit extra to get settled maybe 1k+ to get comfortable. So it’s important to plan for that
I make only ~$200 (after conversion from EGP), but I live with my parents so I don't pay for food or rent, and work from home. I'd imagine if I didn't live with my parents then this wouldn't be nearly enough. I guess ~$400 would be enough for a decent non-luxurious living (moderate rent, smart food choices, etc.)
السلام عليكم
I live in Cairo with my family of 3 and we spend around 1000$ and honestly we live like kings here. Unfortunately the food and most of the stuff increased in prices around 4(!) times during the last couple of years.
But yes it is still possible to study here if you have an income starting from $400 as our brother said.
P. S. I am not considered a student of knowledge though, I work 9 to 5 online.
jazakallahu khayran akhi
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@@RobotBoyZzzwhat do you do to earn 1k per month?
To work remotely or flexibly: learn programming, learn software testing, learn virtual assistant skills. Any IT-related skills are great for working online or remotely. SQL skills, Data Analysis jobs.
May Allah grant you shifa and make things easy for you
Ameen
Baarak Allah Feek Akhi. Jazaaka Allah khair
Beautiful journey and I pray that you achieve all the good that you imagine for yourself and who surrounds you and Allah SWT will increase it beyond your imagination to what you can imagine and what you cant and all for the best!!
Your video popped up into my recommendation, I'm from Egypt originally and you're right, the situation is not the best but it's alot better than lots of places. But, I'm rooting for you in this beautiful journey and I hope you can enjoy the diverse Egypt
moe frm Alexandria.
Great work very beneficial ma sha Allah tbarakAllah
May Allah reward you with goodness
جزاك الله خير
وإيّاكم
I was unable to study Deen in Egypt due to this. It was not possible for me to go back and forth either
Just subbed. May Allah continue to grow your channel Ameen
امين وجزاك الله خيرا
Subhan Allah, working under the tables deceit!
No one is asking you to out-right lie, and if you are prevented from doing work legally for simply living in a place, do you say I’m gonna pack up and leave? You obey the law in what is reasonable and if they prevent you from your god-given right then you are entitled to take it as long as that doesn’t create a greater harm (known as الظفر بالحق in books of fiqh). Technically, taxes are not permitted except with certain circumstances, but if Muslims in the west were to evade them wholesale that would create more serious problems so that is to be avoided. But to say anyone working without recording his income with the government is haram is totally out of hand. Instead it goes back to weighing the pros and cons.
Wallahu alam
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Assalamu alaikum brother I'll be in Egypt in April ideally for 2 years, studying. Can I get your WhatsApp brother ? I'd love to connect. I'm coming from the states.
Where can I find audio books in Arabic?
apps.apple.com/app/id1624497481
I meet 2 egyptian in makkah. They don't understand a single word i said. We use hand language 😂..