Overview
- Shelley Quijada, her husband Luis, and their 14-year-old daughter left Derby for Sharm El Sheikh in October 2025 seeking lower costs and a slower pace of life.
- They purchased a two-bedroom apartment with sea views for £54,000 after a £27,000 deposit and are paying £1,125 per month for two years before owning it outright.
- The couple also bought a studio flat for £24,000 in cash, which they plan to rent out for additional income.
- Their monthly spending is about £800, with utilities around £30, groceries down to roughly £35 a week from £100, and occasional meals out costing as little as £17 for three.
- Their daughter is currently home-schooled with a British school option next year, and the family reports culture shocks such as road safety issues and tourist pricing while using social media to document life and arrange local excursions.