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Every month, the salary comes in, and every month, it disappears just as quickly. Rent, groceries, transport, school fees, the list never ends. For many Egyptians, financial stability feels harder to reach, even with full-time work. The math simply does not work the way it used to. In 2023, average wages rose by roughly 17 percent, and the government later increased the minimum wage to EGP 7,000 (USD 150) in July 2025. But even these adjustments have not kept up…
