Cost of living in France compared to Egypt
Currency:
| Food | + 209% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in France is 209% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
| France | Egypt | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €18 (E£ 590) | E£ 167 | + 253% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (E£ 353) | E£ 115 | + 207% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.78 (E£ 194) | E£ 76 | + 156% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.30 (E£ 43) | E£ 25 | + 76% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.25 (E£ 142) | E£ 45 | + 215% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.99 (E£ 100) | E£ 10 | + 881% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €9 (E£ 309) | E£ 60 | + 416% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.63 (E£ 88) | E£ 30 | + 198% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.76 (E£ 59) | E£ 9 | + 574% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.24 (E£ 75) | E£ 36 | + 107% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (E£ 296) | E£ 282 | + 5% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.18 (E£ 73) | E£ 17 | + 335% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.23 (E£ 41) | E£ 9 | + 374% | |
| Housing | + 427% | |||
| Housing in France is 427% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
| France | Egypt | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,706 (E£ 57,131) | E£ 9,651 | + 492% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,559 (E£ 52,222) | E£ 4,565 | + 1044% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €158 (E£ 5,276) | E£ 1,042 | + 406% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €960 (E£ 32,155) | E£ 5,502 | + 484% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €763 (E£ 25,559) | E£ 3,106 | + 723% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €105 (E£ 3,504) | E£ 814 | + 330% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €27 (E£ 895) | E£ 204 | + 340% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €317 (E£ 10,634) | E£ 6,805 | + 56% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €106 (E£ 3,560) | E£ 3,753 | - 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (E£ 212) | E£ 139 | + 53% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (E£ 449) | E£ 99 | + 352% | |
| Clothes | + 22% | |||
| Clothes in France is 22% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
| France | Egypt | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €83 (E£ 2,790) | E£ 712 | + 292% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €35 (E£ 1,159) | E£ 1,528 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €78 (E£ 2,601) | E£ 1,946 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €100 (E£ 3,349) | E£ 1,019 | + 229% | |
| Transportation | + 162% | |||
| Transportation in France is 162% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
| France | Egypt | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,976 (E£ 903,603) | E£ 738,184 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.88 (E£ 63) | E£ 10 | + 553% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €59 (E£ 1,974) | E£ 428 | + 361% | |
| Personal Care | + 157% | |||
| Personal Care in France is 157% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
| France | Egypt | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.85 (E£ 196) | E£ 36 | + 451% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.60 (E£ 187) | E£ 87 | + 114% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €26 (E£ 881) | E£ 299 | + 195% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.23 (E£ 142) | E£ 65 | + 119% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.20 (E£ 141) | E£ 69 | + 105% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.33 (E£ 112) | E£ 73 | + 53% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.28 (E£ 76) | E£ 30 | + 155% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.20 (E£ 74) | E£ 26 | + 184% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 (E£ 700) | E£ 81 | + 761% | |
| Entertainment | + 142% | |||
| Entertainment in France is 142% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
| France | Egypt | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €44 (E£ 1,477) | E£ 368 | + 302% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €23 (E£ 781) | E£ 206 | + 279% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €70 (E£ 2,354) | E£ 698 | + 237% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €61 (E£ 2,028) | E£ 735 | + 176% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (E£ 320) | E£ 136 | + 135% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.83 (E£ 128) | E£ 54 | + 137% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €7 (E£ 223) | E£ 71 | + 212% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €401 (E£ 13,447) | E£ 16,963 | - 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.28 (E£ 9) | E£ 2.55 | + 268% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €32 (E£ 1,064) | E£ 808 | + 32% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €10 (E£ 323) | E£ 49 | + 556% | |
| TOTAL | + 195% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 30, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 3,776 prices entered by 427 different people.
Cost of living in France is 195% more expensive than in Egypt
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