- Cost of Living
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- Amiens
- Al Mahallah al Kubra
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Cost of living in Amiens, France vs Al Mahallah al Kubra, Egypt
Currency:
Food | + 126% | |||
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Food in Amiens (France) is 126% more expensive than in Al Mahallah al Kubra (Egypt) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (E£ 258) | E£ 100 | + 158% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (E£ 165) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6 (E£ 121) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.55 (E£ 31) | E£ 10 | + 207% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.77 (E£ 75) | E£ 12 | + 523% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.50 (E£ 50) | E£ 3.00 | + 1553% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.51 (E£ 70) | E£ 24 | + 190% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.00 (E£ 40) | E£ 10 | + 297% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.00 (E£ 40) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.33 (E£ 46) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (E£ 167) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.00 (E£ 40) | E£ 10 | + 297% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.22 (E£ 24) | E£ 2.50 | + 869% | |
Housing | + 126% | |||
Housing in Amiens (France) is 126% more expensive than in Al Mahallah al Kubra (Egypt) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €957 (E£ 18,988) | E£ 3,000 | + 533% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €817 (E£ 16,201) | E£ 1,500 | + 980% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €125 (E£ 2,480) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €565 (E£ 11,216) | E£ 1,000 | + 1022% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €419 (E£ 8,305) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €75 (E£ 1,488) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €30 (E£ 591) | E£ 165 | + 258% | |
40” flat screen TV | €364 (E£ 7,221) | E£ 4,000 | + 81% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €114 (E£ 2,266) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.31 (E£ 105) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (E£ 239) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 4% | |||
Clothes in Amiens (France) is 4% more expensive than in Al Mahallah al Kubra (Egypt) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €103 (E£ 2,041) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €41 (E£ 805) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €76 (E£ 1,510) | E£ 1,000 | + 51% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €109 (E£ 2,165) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 121% | |||
Transportation in Amiens (France) is 121% more expensive than in Al Mahallah al Kubra (Egypt) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,406 (E£ 464,336) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.43 (E£ 28) | E£ 3.50 | + 709% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €26 (E£ 521) | E£ 60 | + 768% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 63% | |||
Personal Care in Amiens (France) is 63% more expensive than in Al Mahallah al Kubra (Egypt) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €24 (E£ 474) | E£ 50 | + 847% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.75 (E£ 74) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.00 (E£ 79) | E£ 25 | + 217% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.19 (E£ 24) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.00 (E£ 40) | E£ 10 | + 297% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €27 (E£ 526) | E£ 20 | + 2529% | |
Entertainment | + 37% | |||
Entertainment in Amiens (France) is 37% more expensive than in Al Mahallah al Kubra (Egypt) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €40 (E£ 794) | E£ 200 | + 297% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €20 (E£ 389) | E£ 50 | + 677% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €61 (E£ 1,214) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €48 (E£ 945) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (E£ 177) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.47 (E£ 49) | E£ 15 | + 227% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.23 (E£ 84) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €34 (E£ 668) | - | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €8 (E£ 154) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 90% |

These prices were last updated on January 10, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Amiens (France) is 90% more expensive than in Al Mahallah al Kubra (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 16,313
(€822)
in Amiens
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
E£ 8,600
in Al Mahallah al Kubra.
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