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Best Apps for Expats in Egypt | Navigate Life in Cairo with Ease
New to Egypt? Discover the top 10 apps every foreigner needs for transport, shopping, language, food delivery, bills, and more.
Top 10 Apps That Will Make Life Easier for Expats in Egypt
Whether you’ve just landed in Cairo or have been living here for months, navigating everyday life as a foreigner can be challenging. Luckily, these 10 essential apps will help you move around, communicate, shop, and manage your life in Egypt more easily.
1. Uber / Careem
The most convenient way to get around in Cairo without worrying about bargaining or directions.
Available in English.
Accepts cash and cards. GPS-based, reliable, safe.
2. Swvl / Move It
Great alternatives for public transportation and route planning.
Move It: Real-time metro/bus navigation.
Swvl: Affordable fixed-route shuttle buses.
3. Talabat / Elmenus / Uber Eats
Food delivery apps with menus in English, filters by cuisine, and online payment options.
Track your order live.
Elmenus includes restaurant photos & reviews.
4. Breadfast / Carrefour App
For grocery shopping from home—fresh produce, household items, and imported goods.
Breadfast specializes in morning essentials.
Carrefour offers wide product variety.
5. InstaPay / Vodafone Cash
Pay your bills, transfer money, recharge your phone, and more.
InstaPay connects with your Egyptian bank account.
Vodafone Cash works with your local mobile number.
6. Google Translate / iTranslate
Essential for quick Arabic-English translations.
Camera function to translate street signs, menus.
Voice input helpful for pronunciation.
7. Vezeeta
Book appointments with doctors, dentists, or specialists.
Search by location, specialty, or rating.
Available in English.
Instant booking and confirmation.
8. Banking Apps (CIB, HSBC, Banque Misr)
Manage your finances on the go.
Open local bank accounts.
Pay rent, send money, view transactions.
9. OLX / Property Finder
Looking for an apartment or car? These are the top platforms.
OLX is best for direct-from-owner rentals.
Property Finder offers agent-listed homes.
10. COT Translation Services (Website/WhatsApp)
While not an app, www.cot4translation.com and the office’s WhatsApp are your go-to tools for:
Certified translation.
Embassy requirements.
Real estate contracts.
Visa application support.
FAQs
Do these apps work in English?
Most of them do. Cairo is expat-friendly, and app interfaces are usually bilingual.
Can I pay online with a foreign card?
Some apps accept international cards, but it’s easier to use Egyptian mobile wallets or open a local bank account.
Are these apps safe to use?
Yes—most are widely used by locals and expats alike.
Need Help Translating or Verifying App-Related Documents?
From digital contracts to rental agreements, we help you navigate Egyptian bureaucracy smoothly.
Call Us or Send the document via WhatsApp
Visit: www.cottranslation.com
Branches: Downtown – Maadi – Mohandessin
COT – Powering Your Life in Egypt with Language Solutions.
