Cost of living in France compared to Egypt
Currency:
| Food | + 137% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in France is 137% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (E£ 306) | E£ 105 | + 191% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (E£ 162) | E£ 77 | + 111% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.49 (E£ 102) | E£ 44 | + 130% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.09 (E£ 20) | E£ 17 | + 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.79 (E£ 70) | E£ 20 | + 261% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.85 (E£ 53) | E£ 7 | + 663% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (E£ 122) | E£ 44 | + 181% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.50 (E£ 47) | E£ 25 | + 86% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.69 (E£ 31) | E£ 8 | + 315% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.12 (E£ 39) | E£ 29 | + 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (E£ 139) | E£ 177 | - 21% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.06 (E£ 38) | E£ 15 | + 158% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.09 (E£ 20) | E£ 7 | + 187% | |
| Housing | + 252% | |||
| Housing in France is 252% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,911 (E£ 35,507) | E£ 9,635 | + 269% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,248 (E£ 23,181) | E£ 4,581 | + 406% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €156 (E£ 2,903) | E£ 737 | + 294% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,003 (E£ 18,637) | E£ 5,440 | + 243% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €708 (E£ 13,157) | E£ 3,360 | + 292% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €105 (E£ 1,957) | E£ 501 | + 291% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 (E£ 473) | E£ 166 | + 185% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €358 (E£ 6,657) | E£ 4,544 | + 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €70 (E£ 1,306) | E£ 2,125 | - 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (E£ 127) | E£ 101 | + 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (E£ 250) | E£ 35 | + 612% | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in France is 10% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €90 (E£ 1,669) | E£ 951 | + 76% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €36 (E£ 662) | E£ 784 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €100 (E£ 1,862) | E£ 2,107 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €121 (E£ 2,251) | E£ 1,289 | + 75% | |
| Transportation | + 131% | |||
| Transportation in France is 131% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,360 (E£ 489,710) | E£ 395,100 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.45 (E£ 27) | E£ 8 | + 239% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €63 (E£ 1,162) | E£ 309 | + 276% | |
| Personal Care | + 69% | |||
| Personal Care in France is 69% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (E£ 127) | E£ 46 | + 179% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (E£ 126) | E£ 62 | + 103% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €25 (E£ 458) | E£ 243 | + 89% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.89 (E£ 91) | E£ 131 | - 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.49 (E£ 65) | E£ 44 | + 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.88 (E£ 72) | E£ 45 | + 62% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.60 (E£ 30) | E£ 24 | + 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.11 (E£ 39) | E£ 27 | + 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 (E£ 401) | E£ 69 | + 479% | |
| Entertainment | + 86% | |||
| Entertainment in France is 86% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €39 (E£ 717) | E£ 328 | + 118% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €20 (E£ 380) | E£ 177 | + 114% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €77 (E£ 1,429) | E£ 1,178 | + 21% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €59 (E£ 1,100) | E£ 545 | + 102% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (E£ 188) | E£ 75 | + 149% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.86 (E£ 72) | E£ 36 | + 97% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €6 (E£ 119) | E£ 68 | + 76% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €488 (E£ 9,065) | E£ 9,759 | - 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.23 (E£ 4.25) | E£ 1.14 | + 274% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €38 (E£ 711) | E£ 435 | + 63% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €10 (E£ 180) | E£ 42 | + 328% | |
| TOTAL | + 133% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 28, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in France is 133% more expensive than in Egypt
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