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Cost of living in Metz, France compared to Aleppo, Syria
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| Food | + 338% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Metz (France) is 338% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €20 (12,604 £) | 3,000 £ | + 320% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €12 (7,405 £) | 1,290 £ | + 474% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.68 (2,947 £) | 750 £ | + 293% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.22 (767 £) | 230 £ | + 234% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.13 (1,972 £) | 580 £ | + 240% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.65 (1,672 £) | 175 £ | + 855% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.78 (2,383 £) | 469 £ | + 408% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.30 (1,448 £) | 244 £ | + 494% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.67 (1,050 £) | 133 £ | + 688% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.45 (914 £) | 400 £ | + 128% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 (6,144 £) | 2,500 £ | + 146% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.05 (1,291 £) | 370 £ | + 249% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.86 (540 £) | 69 £ | + 681% | |
| Housing | + 571% | |||
| Housing in Metz (France) is 571% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,000 (630,179 £) | 66,663 £ | + 845% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €825 (519,897 £) | 34,410 £ | + 1411% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €121 (76,409 £) | 11,228 £ | + 581% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €700 (441,125 £) | 30,000 £ | + 1370% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €575 (362,353 £) | 16,517 £ | + 2094% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €87 (54,902 £) | 6,032 £ | + 810% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €33 (21,004 £) | 6,657 £ | + 215% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €517 (325,974 £) | 157,474 £ | + 107% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €40 (25,207 £) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 1,200 £ | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (9,453 £) | 234 £ | + 3947% | |
| Clothes | + 186% | |||
| Clothes in Metz (France) is 186% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €50 (31,509 £) | 4,941 £ | + 538% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €25 (15,754 £) | 7,968 £ | + 98% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €70 (44,112 £) | 10,675 £ | + 313% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €80 (50,414 £) | 9,048 £ | + 457% | |
| Transportation | + 143% | |||
| Transportation in Metz (France) is 143% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €15,000 (9,452,678 £) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.38 (871 £) | 155 £ | + 463% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €37 (23,317 £) | 2,087 £ | + 1017% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 326% | |||
| Personal Care in Metz (France) is 326% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €15 (9,663 £) | 318 £ | + 2939% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 1,074 £ | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €30 (18,655 £) | 1,030 £ | + 1712% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.00 (1,891 £) | 625 £ | + 202% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.00 (2,521 £) | 702 £ | + 259% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.50 (945 £) | 300 £ | + 215% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €3.00 (1,891 £) | 350 £ | + 440% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 (13,224 £) | 434 £ | + 2944% | |
| Entertainment | + 191% | |||
| Entertainment in Metz (France) is 191% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €28 (17,824 £) | 3,000 £ | + 494% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (10,713 £) | 1,000 £ | + 971% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €22 (13,864 £) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €60 (37,811 £) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (4,375 £) | 400 £ | + 994% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.75 (1,733 £) | 244 £ | + 611% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.80 (2,395 £) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.50 (315 £) | 7 £ | + 4401% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €40 (25,207 £) | 3,000 £ | + 740% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €7 (4,380 £) | 550 £ | + 696% | |
| TOTAL | + 273% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 42 prices entered by 7 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 03, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Metz (France) is 273% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria)
For example, you would need at least 794,339 £
(€1,260)
in Metz
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
213,000 £
in Aleppo.
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