Cost of Living Comparison Between France and Egypt 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Egypt is 69.1% lower than in France (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Egypt is 71.8% lower than in France | |
| Rent Prices in Egypt are 82.6% lower than in France | |
| Restaurant Prices in Egypt are 71.3% lower than in France | |
| Groceries Prices in Egypt are 70.7% lower than in France | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Egypt is 80.6% lower than in France | |
Restaurants | France Edit |
Egypt Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant |
$17.48 (€15.00) |
$3.98 (E£200.00) |
-77.2 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) |
$69.91 (€60.00) |
$19.90 (E£1,000.00) |
-71.5 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) |
$13.98 (€12.00) |
$4.98 (E£250.00) |
-64.4 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) |
$6.99 (€6.00) |
$1.59 (E£80.00) |
-77.2 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
$5.83 (€5.00) |
$2.99 (E£150.00) |
-48.8 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) |
$3.99 (€3.42) |
$1.52 (E£76.47) |
-61.8 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) |
$3.47 (€2.97) |
$0.36 (E£18.00) |
-89.7 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) |
$2.23 (€1.91) |
$0.14 (E£7.17) |
-93.6 % |
Markets | France Edit |
Egypt Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) |
$1.38 (€1.19) |
$0.91 (E£45.58) |
-34.5 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) |
$1.91 (€1.64) |
$0.64 (E£32.05) |
-66.6 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) |
$1.23 (€1.06) |
$0.31 (E£15.77) |
-74.6 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) |
$4.39 (€3.76) |
$1.36 (E£68.17) |
-69.1 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
$9.19 (€7.89) |
$1.58 (E£79.56) |
-82.8 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
$6.46 (€5.55) |
$1.99 (E£100.04) |
-69.2 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) |
$10.09 (€8.66) |
$4.02 (E£201.76) |
-60.2 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.47 (€1.26) |
$0.75 (E£37.61) |
-49.1 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$1.10 (€0.95) |
$0.32 (E£16.23) |
-70.7 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.39 (€1.20) |
$0.24 (E£11.85) |
-83.1 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$1.68 (€1.44) |
$0.20 (E£9.85) |
-88.3 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.05 (€0.90) |
$0.18 (E£9.15) |
-82.7 % |
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.14 (€0.98) |
$0.18 (E£9.26) |
-83.9 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) |
$1.61 (€1.38) |
$0.30 (E£15.10) |
-81.4 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) |
$0.84 (€0.72) |
$0.21 (E£10.49) |
-75.2 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
$8.16 (€7.00) |
$6.97 (E£350.00) |
-14.6 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) |
$2.84 (€2.44) |
$1.42 (E£71.28) |
-50.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
$3.28 (€2.82) |
$2.16 (E£108.28) |
-34.3 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) |
$14.56 (€12.50) |
$1.99 (E£100.00) |
-86.3 % |
Transportation | France Edit |
Egypt Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) |
$2.21 (€1.90) |
$0.30 (E£15.00) |
-86.5 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) |
$64.09 (€55.00) |
$7.96 (E£400.00) |
-87.6 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) |
$5.13 (€4.40) |
$0.40 (E£20.00) |
-92.2 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) |
$3.56 (€3.06) |
$0.48 (E£24.14) |
-86.5 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) |
$39.27 (€33.70) |
$1.79 (E£90.00) |
-95.4 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) |
$2.15 (€1.84) |
$0.44 (E£22.16) |
-79.5 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) |
$36,004.29 (€30,900.00) |
$33,635.25 (E£1,690,000.00) |
-6.6 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) |
$36,571.80 (€31,387.05) |
$28,628.33 (E£1,438,427.47) |
-21.7 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | France Edit |
Egypt Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) |
$226.12 (€194.07) |
$22.49 (E£1,130.24) |
-90.1 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) |
$21.21 (€18.20) |
$7.38 (E£370.68) |
-65.2 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) |
$35.28 (€30.28) |
$13.28 (E£667.10) |
-62.4 % |
Sports And Leisure | France Edit |
Egypt Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership |
$38.12 (€32.71) |
$17.98 (E£903.28) |
-52.8 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) |
$21.77 (€18.68) |
$6.79 (E£341.17) |
-68.8 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) |
$13.98 (€12.00) |
$3.18 (E£160.00) |
-77.2 % |
Childcare | France Edit |
Egypt Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child |
$900.01 (€772.42) |
$96.29 (E£4,837.87) |
-89.3 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child |
$12,634.76 (€10,843.54) |
$2,510.79 (E£126,154.23) |
-80.1 % |
Clothing And Shoes | France Edit |
Egypt Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) |
$105.97 (€90.94) |
$27.72 (E£1,392.73) |
-73.8 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) |
$47.90 (€41.11) |
$45.54 (E£2,288.29) |
-4.9 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
$109.68 (€94.13) |
$113.88 (E£5,721.82) |
+3.8 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes |
$141.99 (€121.86) |
$52.37 (E£2,631.33) |
-63.1 % |
Rent Per Month | France Edit |
Egypt Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
$890.44 (€764.21) |
$157.32 (E£7,904.53) |
-82.3 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
$714.30 (€613.04) |
$101.05 (E£5,077.43) |
-85.9 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
$1,580.14 (€1,356.12) |
$313.77 (E£15,765.19) |
-80.1 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
$1,256.46 (€1,078.33) |
$202.02 (E£10,150.54) |
-83.9 % |
Buy Apartment Price | France Edit |
Egypt Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
$527.09 (€452.36) |
$70.86 (E£3,560.31) |
-86.6 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
$355.20 (€304.85) |
$42.74 (E£2,147.35) |
-88.0 % |
Salaries And Financing | France Edit |
Egypt Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
$2,837.83 (€2,435.52) |
$155.31 (E£7,803.67) |
-94.5 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 3.78 | 16.46 | +335.9 % |
| Last update: | 28 August 2026 | 26 August 2026 | |
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