- Cost of Living
- France
- Pakistan
- Comparison
Cost of living in France compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 165% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in France is 165% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (₨2,309) | ₨528 | + 337% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (₨1,268) | ₨604 | + 110% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6.00 (₨918) | ₨214 | + 328% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.15 (₨176) | ₨108 | + 63% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.27 (₨654) | ₨121 | + 442% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.86 (₨438) | ₨82 | + 436% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (₨1,070) | ₨437 | + 145% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.64 (₨404) | ₨153 | + 165% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.78 (₨273) | ₨40 | + 586% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.10 (₨321) | ₨314 | + 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (₨1,219) | ₨2,141 | - 43% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.11 (₨322) | ₨117 | + 175% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.12 (₨171) | ₨55 | + 210% | |
| Housing | + 270% | |||
| Housing in France is 270% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €2,236 (₨342,204) | ₨57,018 | + 500% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,602 (₨245,179) | ₨35,866 | + 584% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €173 (₨26,546) | ₨7,949 | + 234% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €1,023 (₨156,616) | ₨44,615 | + 251% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €786 (₨120,307) | ₨25,314 | + 375% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €107 (₨16,368) | ₨6,795 | + 141% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €23 (₨3,523) | ₨2,652 | + 33% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €365 (₨55,811) | ₨39,920 | + 40% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €106 (₨16,207) | ₨11,091 | + 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (₨1,021) | ₨499 | + 105% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (₨2,035) | ₨851 | + 139% | |
| Clothes | + 117% | |||
| Clothes in France is 117% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €89 (₨13,657) | ₨2,542 | + 437% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €39 (₨5,928) | ₨4,026 | + 47% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €103 (₨15,754) | ₨6,025 | + 161% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €137 (₨21,014) | ₨5,302 | + 296% | |
| Transportation | + 182% | |||
| Transportation in France is 182% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,102 (₨3,535,391) | ₨1,796,100 | + 97% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.49 (₨228) | ₨89 | + 156% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €68 (₨10,401) | ₨2,526 | + 312% | |
| Personal Care | + 116% | |||
| Personal Care in France is 116% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.42 (₨829) | ₨227 | + 265% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (₨1,027) | ₨639 | + 61% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €25 (₨3,841) | ₨2,133 | + 80% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.34 (₨665) | ₨444 | + 50% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.97 (₨608) | ₨268 | + 127% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.68 (₨563) | ₨340 | + 65% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.71 (₨261) | ₨142 | + 84% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.07 (₨317) | ₨109 | + 192% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 (₨3,313) | ₨627 | + 428% | |
| Entertainment | + 116% | |||
| Entertainment in France is 116% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €42 (₨6,378) | ₨1,501 | + 325% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (₨3,173) | ₨1,126 | + 182% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €83 (₨12,638) | ₨3,688 | + 243% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €63 (₨9,662) | ₨3,095 | + 212% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (₨1,755) | ₨526 | + 234% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.87 (₨592) | ₨391 | + 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €6 (₨957) | ₨548 | + 75% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €458 (₨70,150) | ₨54,726 | + 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.19 (₨29) | ₨28 | + 5% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €57 (₨8,793) | ₨3,850 | + 128% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €8 (₨1,225) | ₨182 | + 574% | |
| TOTAL | + 180% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 8,671 prices entered by 1,234 different people.
Cost of living in France is 180% more expensive than in Pakistan
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