- Cost of Living
- France
- Egypt
- Perpignan
- Alexandria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Perpignan, France compared to Alexandria, Egypt
Currency:
| Food | + 149% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Perpignan (France) is 149% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (E£ 260) | E£ 72 | + 261% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €9 (E£ 184) | E£ 72 | + 158% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.17 (E£ 112) | E£ 36 | + 208% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.81 (E£ 18) | E£ 13 | + 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.91 (E£ 42) | E£ 20 | + 106% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.63 (E£ 35) | E£ 14 | + 151% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 (E£ 168) | E£ 29 | + 482% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.45 (E£ 31) | E£ 21 | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.52 (E£ 33) | E£ 5.98 | + 451% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.00 (E£ 22) | E£ 19 | + 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €4.62 (E£ 100) | E£ 92 | + 8% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.60 (E£ 35) | E£ 11 | + 207% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.84 (E£ 18) | E£ 10 | + 76% | |
| Housing | + 98% | |||
| Housing in Perpignan (France) is 98% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €740 (E£ 16,059) | E£ 5,401 | + 197% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €672 (E£ 14,593) | E£ 3,866 | + 277% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €133 (E£ 2,893) | E£ 898 | + 222% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €700 (E£ 15,191) | E£ 3,625 | + 319% | |
| 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£ 580) | E£ 365 | + 59% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €500 (E£ 10,851) | E£ 6,508 | + 67% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €61 (E£ 1,319) | E£ 1,489 | - 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (E£ 141) | E£ 67 | + 109% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (E£ 217) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 101% | |||
| Clothes in Perpignan (France) is 101% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €112 (E£ 2,421) | E£ 740 | + 227% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €47 (E£ 1,014) | E£ 614 | + 65% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €104 (E£ 2,246) | E£ 1,504 | + 49% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €129 (E£ 2,796) | E£ 777 | + 260% | |
| Transportation | + 100% | |||
| Transportation in Perpignan (France) is 100% 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£ 31) | E£ 3.88 | + 698% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €31 (E£ 662) | E£ 182 | + 263% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | E£ 126 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Perpignan (France) is 44% 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£ 80 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €22 (E£ 474) | E£ 200 | + 137% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.00 (E£ 65) | E£ 40 | + 62% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.79 (E£ 60) | E£ 21 | + 188% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | E£ 26 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.13 (E£ 25) | E£ 20 | + 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.10 (E£ 46) | E£ 15 | + 211% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | E£ 48 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 125% | |||
| Entertainment in Perpignan (France) is 125% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €47 (E£ 1,010) | E£ 153 | + 560% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 (E£ 391) | E£ 96 | + 306% | |
| 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£ 977) | E£ 228 | + 329% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (E£ 174) | E£ 52 | + 233% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | E£ 24 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.00 (E£ 109) | E£ 19 | + 457% | |
| 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£ 868) | E£ 416 | + 109% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €7 (E£ 152) | E£ 28 | + 443% | |
| TOTAL | + 109% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 302 prices entered by 28 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Perpignan (France) is 109% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 31,405
(€1,447)
in Perpignan
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
E£ 15,000
in Alexandria.
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