So You're Poor (A Guide to Slumming it In the Middle East)

Have you ever found yourself with no money and no place to go? Have you ever wished that you lived in a cheaper city, country or neighbourhood? Look no further. Egypt and neighbouring countries are definitely the place to be. Take a look at the penny-pinching lifestyle you can enjoy!


The below is a collection of pictures I took in 5 minutes, that's how easy it is!  (except the donkey, the donkey-boy wasn't around this evening)

 Who needs curtains? Covering your windows with an old magazine or newspaper is much cheaper and you can even show your support for your favourite football team!

Are you an animal lover? A cost-effective way of having a pet is to let the stray, rabid dogs poke around your house and garden.

Throwing your rubbish in the street is much cheaper and easier than buying a bin.

Do your washing on the roof - beats buying a washing machine!

Save gas while you get gas!! Buy your environmentally friendly gas from the donkey gas-boy who'll ring a bell around your neighbourhood to let you know he's here to sell and collect gas canisters. P.S. In Egypt, gas is for cookers only. If you want to get around you can use a donkey or camel. There are no cars in the whole country. Except the odd 80's Fiat, which you're too poor to afford.

You've earned a good night's rest. Get a job as a delivery boy (sorry if you're a woman but it's illegal to work if you're female) and sleep on the comfortable, new beds on the truck during your break.