- Cost of Living
- France
- Egypt
- Perpignan
- Alexandria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Perpignan, France compared to Alexandria, Egypt
Currency:
| Food | + 136% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Perpignan (France) is 136% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (E£ 248) | E£ 72 | + 244% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €9 (E£ 176) | E£ 72 | + 145% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.17 (E£ 107) | E£ 37 | + 186% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.81 (E£ 17) | E£ 14 | + 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.91 (E£ 39) | E£ 20 | + 96% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.63 (E£ 34) | E£ 14 | + 138% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 (E£ 160) | E£ 29 | + 454% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.45 (E£ 30) | E£ 21 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.52 (E£ 31) | E£ 5.86 | + 435% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.00 (E£ 21) | E£ 19 | + 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €4.62 (E£ 95) | E£ 92 | + 3% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.60 (E£ 33) | E£ 11 | + 192% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.84 (E£ 17) | E£ 10 | + 67% | |
| Housing | + 91% | |||
| Housing in Perpignan (France) is 91% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €740 (E£ 15,279) | E£ 5,401 | + 183% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €672 (E£ 13,884) | E£ 3,866 | + 259% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €133 (E£ 2,753) | E£ 898 | + 207% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €700 (E£ 14,453) | E£ 3,602 | + 301% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | E£ 2,335 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | E£ 736 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €27 (E£ 552) | E£ 365 | + 51% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €500 (E£ 10,324) | E£ 6,508 | + 59% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €61 (E£ 1,254) | E£ 1,877 | - 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (E£ 134) | E£ 67 | + 99% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (E£ 206) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 76% | |||
| Clothes in Perpignan (France) is 76% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €112 (E£ 2,303) | E£ 740 | + 211% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €47 (E£ 965) | E£ 681 | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €104 (E£ 2,137) | E£ 1,691 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €129 (E£ 2,661) | E£ 777 | + 243% | |
| Transportation | + 99% | |||
| Transportation in Perpignan (France) is 99% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | E£ 453,039 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.43 (E£ 29) | E£ 3.88 | + 659% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €31 (E£ 630) | E£ 182 | + 245% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | E£ 101 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Perpignan (France) is 41% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | E£ 33 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | E£ 72 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €22 (E£ 451) | E£ 200 | + 125% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.00 (E£ 62) | E£ 40 | + 55% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.79 (E£ 58) | E£ 21 | + 174% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | E£ 26 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.13 (E£ 23) | E£ 20 | + 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.10 (E£ 43) | E£ 15 | + 195% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | E£ 46 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 121% | |||
| Entertainment in Perpignan (France) is 121% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €47 (E£ 961) | E£ 153 | + 528% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 (E£ 372) | E£ 99 | + 276% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | E£ 520 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €45 (E£ 929) | E£ 249 | + 274% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (E£ 165) | E£ 52 | + 217% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | E£ 25 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.00 (E£ 103) | E£ 19 | + 430% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | E£ 11,487 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | E£ 0.23 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €40 (E£ 826) | E£ 416 | + 98% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €7 (E£ 145) | E£ 28 | + 416% | |
| TOTAL | + 102% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 283 prices entered by 25 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Perpignan (France) is 102% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 30,306
(€1,468)
in Perpignan
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
E£ 15,000
in Alexandria.
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