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Moving to Luxor

Travelling around Luxor is often done on foot, but there are also ferry services which are very affordable for residents. In order to get to some of the attractions it is also possible to take private motor boats in order to cross the river. The city has a number of taxis as well as horse carriages which are heavily used by tourists, and the city is connected along the Nile by rail. The cost of living can be low in Luxor compared to other large cities, and many residents choose to grow their own food. There are several school options for expatriates moving to Luxor with their families, as well as an international school, with the possibility of more opening in the future. Expats moving to Luxor may be able to find out more about their new home by signing up on InterNations. Our international expat community features fellow expatriates who can share information about living in Egypt and may be able to provide advice about the Luxor area.

Working in Luxor

As previously mentioned, Luxor’s main source of economy is in the tourism industry, which is where a number of its residents work. As a result, there are also a large number of shops and restaurants which similarly offer employment opportunities. Other areas of work in Luxor include agriculture, as the city is a large producer of sugarcane, with real estate another popular area of work. Whatever their field, expatriates working in Luxor will have to be prepared for the local hot desert climate which means that temperatures in the summer tend to be very high, whilst the winters are milder, although still warm. Expats working in Luxor should join InterNations in order to be able to easily socialize and network with other expats. With more than a million members making up our online expatriate community, there are bound to be fellow expatriates who can share information about seeking work in Luxor as well as other aspects of life in the city.