- Cost of Living
- France
- Egypt
- Comparison
Cost of living in France compared to Egypt
Currency:
| Food | + 170% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in France is 170% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (E£ 320) | E£ 149 | + 114% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (E£ 173) | E£ 69 | + 151% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.95 (E£ 124) | E£ 39 | + 216% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.19 (E£ 25) | E£ 14 | + 76% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.22 (E£ 88) | E£ 22 | + 308% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.80 (E£ 58) | E£ 10 | + 481% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (E£ 141) | E£ 32 | + 337% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.60 (E£ 54) | E£ 25 | + 116% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.74 (E£ 36) | E£ 6 | + 464% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.29 (E£ 48) | E£ 21 | + 123% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (E£ 165) | E£ 162 | + 2% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.15 (E£ 45) | E£ 12 | + 265% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.13 (E£ 24) | E£ 5.94 | + 297% | |
| Housing | + 284% | |||
| Housing in France is 284% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €2,184 (E£ 45,669) | E£ 8,237 | + 454% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,510 (E£ 31,579) | E£ 4,751 | + 565% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €156 (E£ 3,264) | E£ 893 | + 266% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €999 (E£ 20,888) | E£ 5,885 | + 255% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €767 (E£ 16,031) | E£ 3,601 | + 345% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €102 (E£ 2,123) | E£ 594 | + 258% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €23 (E£ 482) | E£ 252 | + 91% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €363 (E£ 7,598) | E£ 6,202 | + 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €103 (E£ 2,162) | E£ 3,087 | - 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (E£ 142) | E£ 91 | + 56% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (E£ 277) | E£ 88 | + 215% | |
| Clothes | + 28% | |||
| Clothes in France is 28% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €87 (E£ 1,827) | E£ 930 | + 96% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €40 (E£ 829) | E£ 824 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €103 (E£ 2,145) | E£ 1,911 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €142 (E£ 2,963) | E£ 1,232 | + 140% | |
| Transportation | + 125% | |||
| Transportation in France is 125% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,392 (E£ 489,144) | E£ 460,034 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.45 (E£ 30) | E£ 5.61 | + 443% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €67 (E£ 1,409) | E£ 397 | + 255% | |
| Personal Care | + 105% | |||
| Personal Care in France is 105% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.33 (E£ 111) | E£ 37 | + 200% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (E£ 153) | E£ 79 | + 94% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €25 (E£ 512) | E£ 253 | + 102% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.24 (E£ 89) | E£ 51 | + 73% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.94 (E£ 82) | E£ 52 | + 59% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.91 (E£ 82) | E£ 46 | + 78% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.71 (E£ 36) | E£ 20 | + 77% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.20 (E£ 46) | E£ 21 | + 122% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 (E£ 453) | E£ 64 | + 607% | |
| Entertainment | + 76% | |||
| Entertainment in France is 76% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €43 (E£ 900) | E£ 322 | + 179% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (E£ 432) | E£ 129 | + 235% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €89 (E£ 1,862) | E£ 681 | + 173% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €67 (E£ 1,407) | E£ 501 | + 181% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (E£ 238) | E£ 91 | + 162% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.95 (E£ 83) | E£ 39 | + 114% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €6 (E£ 127) | E£ 56 | + 126% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €461 (E£ 9,640) | E£ 10,910 | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.16 (E£ 3.39) | E£ 4.61 | - 27% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €57 (E£ 1,193) | E£ 776 | + 54% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €8 (E£ 166) | E£ 35 | + 374% | |
| TOTAL | + 146% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in France is 146% more expensive than in Egypt
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