Cost of living in France compared to Egypt
Currency:
| Food | + 204% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in France is 204% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
| France | Egypt | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €20 (E£ 1,028) | E£ 267 | + 284% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €12 (E£ 600) | E£ 207 | + 190% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €7 (E£ 364) | E£ 119 | + 207% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.36 (E£ 71) | E£ 45 | + 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.89 (E£ 255) | E£ 74 | + 247% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.33 (E£ 173) | E£ 17 | + 898% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 (E£ 405) | E£ 96 | + 323% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.61 (E£ 136) | E£ 71 | + 90% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.13 (E£ 111) | E£ 22 | + 399% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.48 (E£ 129) | E£ 57 | + 126% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 (E£ 505) | E£ 352 | + 43% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.57 (E£ 134) | E£ 36 | + 272% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.40 (E£ 73) | E£ 34 | + 112% | |
| Housing | + 288% | |||
| Housing in France is 288% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
| France | Egypt | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,573 (E£ 81,863) | E£ 21,037 | + 289% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,366 (E£ 71,127) | E£ 13,877 | + 413% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €185 (E£ 9,615) | E£ 1,679 | + 473% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €891 (E£ 46,410) | E£ 12,247 | + 279% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €682 (E£ 35,504) | E£ 7,319 | + 385% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €114 (E£ 5,925) | E£ 1,059 | + 459% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 (E£ 1,276) | E£ 419 | + 204% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €317 (E£ 16,493) | E£ 12,777 | + 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €160 (E£ 8,352) | E£ 7,499 | + 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (E£ 431) | E£ 266 | + 62% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €16 (E£ 816) | E£ 153 | + 435% | |
| Clothes | + 28% | |||
| Clothes in France is 28% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
| France | Egypt | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €90 (E£ 4,670) | E£ 1,872 | + 149% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €39 (E£ 2,050) | E£ 2,299 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €106 (E£ 5,509) | E£ 4,998 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €117 (E£ 6,077) | E£ 2,649 | + 129% | |
| Transportation | + 168% | |||
| Transportation in France is 168% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
| France | Egypt | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,824 (E£ 1,448,478) | E£ 1,765,250 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.79 (E£ 93) | E£ 13 | + 597% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €66 (E£ 3,437) | E£ 541 | + 535% | |
| Personal Care | + 121% | |||
| Personal Care in France is 121% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
| France | Egypt | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.03 (E£ 158) | E£ 110 | + 43% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (E£ 350) | E£ 182 | + 92% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €27 (E£ 1,402) | E£ 507 | + 177% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.82 (E£ 303) | E£ 116 | + 161% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.25 (E£ 221) | E£ 134 | + 65% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.31 (E£ 224) | E£ 119 | + 89% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.66 (E£ 139) | E£ 57 | + 142% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.82 (E£ 147) | E£ 46 | + 220% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €24 (E£ 1,270) | E£ 147 | + 763% | |
| Entertainment | + 226% | |||
| Entertainment in France is 226% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
| France | Egypt | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €45 (E£ 2,320) | E£ 813 | + 185% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €24 (E£ 1,233) | E£ 323 | + 282% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €104 (E£ 5,404) | E£ 1,428 | + 278% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €70 (E£ 3,645) | E£ 993 | + 267% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (E£ 613) | E£ 314 | + 95% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.59 (E£ 239) | E£ 78 | + 207% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €7 (E£ 382) | E£ 109 | + 250% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €657 (E£ 34,186) | E£ 18,428 | + 86% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.27 (E£ 14) | E£ 2.00 | + 611% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €34 (E£ 1,782) | E£ 984 | + 81% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €12 (E£ 622) | E£ 86 | + 620% | |
| TOTAL | + 178% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 07, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in France is 178% more expensive than in Egypt
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