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Cost of living in Metz, France compared to Aleppo, Syria
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| Food | + 317% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Metz (France) is 317% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €20 (12,111 £) | 3,000 £ | + 304% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €12 (7,115 £) | 1,290 £ | + 451% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.68 (2,832 £) | 750 £ | + 278% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.22 (737 £) | 230 £ | + 221% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.13 (1,895 £) | 580 £ | + 227% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.65 (1,606 £) | 175 £ | + 818% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.78 (2,290 £) | 469 £ | + 388% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.30 (1,391 £) | 244 £ | + 471% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.67 (1,009 £) | 133 £ | + 657% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.45 (878 £) | 400 £ | + 120% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 (5,904 £) | 2,500 £ | + 136% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.05 (1,240 £) | 370 £ | + 235% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.86 (519 £) | 69 £ | + 651% | |
| Housing | + 575% | |||
| Housing in Metz (France) is 575% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,000 (605,572 £) | 66,663 £ | + 808% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €825 (499,597 £) | 34,410 £ | + 1352% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €121 (73,426 £) | 11,228 £ | + 554% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €700 (423,900 £) | 31,198 £ | + 1259% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €575 (348,204 £) | 16,517 £ | + 2008% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €87 (52,759 £) | 6,032 £ | + 775% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €33 (20,184 £) | 6,657 £ | + 203% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €517 (313,246 £) | 157,474 £ | + 99% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €40 (24,223 £) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 1,200 £ | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (9,084 £) | 234 £ | + 3789% | |
| Clothes | + 185% | |||
| Clothes in Metz (France) is 185% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €50 (30,279 £) | 4,941 £ | + 513% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €25 (15,139 £) | 7,968 £ | + 90% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €70 (42,390 £) | 10,675 £ | + 297% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €80 (48,446 £) | 9,048 £ | + 435% | |
| Transportation | + 149% | |||
| Transportation in Metz (France) is 149% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €15,000 (9,083,576 £) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.44 (869 £) | 155 £ | + 462% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €37 (22,406 £) | 2,087 £ | + 973% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 1,303 £ | - | |
| Personal Care | + 318% | |||
| Personal Care in Metz (France) is 318% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €15 (9,285 £) | 318 £ | + 2820% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 1,074 £ | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €30 (17,926 £) | 1,030 £ | + 1641% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.00 (1,817 £) | 625 £ | + 191% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.00 (2,422 £) | 702 £ | + 245% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.50 (908 £) | 300 £ | + 203% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €3.00 (1,817 £) | 350 £ | + 419% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 (12,707 £) | 434 £ | + 2825% | |
| Entertainment | + 229% | |||
| Entertainment in Metz (France) is 229% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €28 (17,128 £) | 3,000 £ | + 471% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (10,295 £) | 1,000 £ | + 929% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €22 (13,323 £) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €60 (36,334 £) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (4,204 £) | 400 £ | + 951% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.75 (1,665 £) | 244 £ | + 583% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.80 (2,301 £) | - | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | €179 (108,397 £) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.50 (303 £) | 7 £ | + 4226% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €40 (24,223 £) | 3,000 £ | + 707% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €7 (4,209 £) | 550 £ | + 665% | |
| TOTAL | + 280% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 43 prices entered by 7 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 22, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Metz (France) is 280% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria)
For example, you would need at least 733,648 £
(€1,211)
in Metz
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
193,000 £
in Aleppo.
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