- Cost of Living
- France
- Egypt
- Perpignan
- Alexandria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Perpignan, France compared to Alexandria, Egypt
Currency:
| Food | + 252% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Perpignan (France) is 252% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (E£ 250) | E£ 61 | + 308% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €9 (E£ 177) | E£ 49 | + 262% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.17 (E£ 108) | E£ 32 | + 241% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.81 (E£ 17) | E£ 12 | + 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.91 (E£ 40) | E£ 16 | + 143% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.63 (E£ 34) | E£ 4.77 | + 612% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 (E£ 162) | E£ 28 | + 474% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.45 (E£ 30) | E£ 12 | + 156% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.52 (E£ 32) | E£ 4.31 | + 636% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.00 (E£ 21) | E£ 9 | + 134% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €4.62 (E£ 96) | E£ 89 | + 8% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.60 (E£ 33) | E£ 9 | + 267% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.84 (E£ 17) | E£ 2.71 | + 545% | |
| Housing | + 146% | |||
| Housing in Perpignan (France) is 146% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €740 (E£ 15,446) | E£ 4,287 | + 260% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €672 (E£ 14,036) | E£ 2,487 | + 464% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €133 (E£ 2,783) | E£ 218 | + 1177% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €700 (E£ 14,611) | E£ 2,526 | + 479% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | E£ 1,181 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | E£ 512 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €27 (E£ 558) | E£ 443 | + 26% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €500 (E£ 10,437) | E£ 5,512 | + 89% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €61 (E£ 1,268) | E£ 1,699 | - 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (E£ 136) | E£ 64 | + 113% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (E£ 209) | E£ 19 | + 1014% | |
| Clothes | + 117% | |||
| Clothes in Perpignan (France) is 117% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €112 (E£ 2,328) | E£ 645 | + 261% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €47 (E£ 976) | E£ 581 | + 68% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €104 (E£ 2,160) | E£ 1,190 | + 81% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €129 (E£ 2,690) | E£ 720 | + 274% | |
| Transportation | + 127% | |||
| Transportation in Perpignan (France) is 127% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | E£ 507,909 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.43 (E£ 30) | E£ 2.81 | + 964% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €31 (E£ 637) | E£ 109 | + 484% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | E£ 21 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 63% | |||
| Personal Care in Perpignan (France) is 63% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | E£ 24 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | E£ 76 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €22 (E£ 456) | E£ 112 | + 308% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.00 (E£ 63) | E£ 30 | + 109% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.79 (E£ 58) | E£ 19 | + 208% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | E£ 23 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.13 (E£ 24) | E£ 13 | + 87% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.10 (E£ 44) | E£ 12 | + 279% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | E£ 27 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 164% | |||
| Entertainment in Perpignan (France) is 164% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €47 (E£ 972) | E£ 119 | + 719% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 (E£ 376) | E£ 73 | + 412% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | E£ 283 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €45 (E£ 939) | E£ 233 | + 302% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (E£ 167) | E£ 52 | + 220% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | E£ 24 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.00 (E£ 104) | E£ 19 | + 435% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | €190 (E£ 3,966) | E£ 2,268 | + 75% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | E£ 0.23 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €40 (E£ 835) | E£ 379 | + 120% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €7 (E£ 146) | E£ 26 | + 461% | |
| TOTAL | + 154% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 384 prices entered by 38 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 17, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Perpignan (France) is 154% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 33,048
(€1,583)
in Perpignan
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
E£ 13,000
in Alexandria.
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