Cost of living in France compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 208% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in France is 208% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (₨2,907) | ₨577 | + 404% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (₨1,571) | ₨658 | + 139% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6 (₨1,099) | ₨249 | + 342% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.15 (₨209) | ₨108 | + 93% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.25 (₨772) | ₨120 | + 541% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.77 (₨502) | ₨96 | + 424% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (₨1,359) | ₨526 | + 158% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.45 (₨444) | ₨176 | + 152% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.70 (₨308) | ₨44 | + 595% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.34 (₨425) | ₨344 | + 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (₨1,417) | ₨1,632 | - 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.02 (₨366) | ₨126 | + 190% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.25 (₨227) | ₨57 | + 296% | |
| Housing | + 305% | |||
| Housing in France is 305% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,163 (₨392,572) | ₨60,758 | + 546% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,325 (₨240,504) | ₨35,785 | + 572% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €140 (₨25,358) | ₨9,753 | + 160% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,200 (₨217,748) | ₨53,937 | + 304% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €878 (₨159,344) | ₨30,998 | + 414% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €101 (₨18,283) | ₨7,631 | + 140% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €24 (₨4,379) | ₨2,510 | + 74% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €386 (₨69,999) | ₨40,341 | + 74% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €104 (₨18,787) | ₨12,473 | + 51% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (₨1,494) | ₨609 | + 146% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €14 (₨2,578) | ₨649 | + 297% | |
| Clothes | + 155% | |||
| Clothes in France is 155% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €91 (₨16,595) | ₨2,518 | + 559% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €34 (₨6,253) | ₨3,757 | + 66% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €105 (₨18,972) | ₨6,430 | + 195% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €116 (₨20,969) | ₨5,127 | + 309% | |
| Transportation | + 206% | |||
| Transportation in France is 206% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,695 (₨4,663,165) | ₨2,319,940 | + 101% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.49 (₨270) | ₨115 | + 135% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €70 (₨12,697) | ₨2,310 | + 450% | |
| Personal Care | + 153% | |||
| Personal Care in France is 153% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.20 (₨762) | ₨235 | + 224% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (₨1,469) | ₨426 | + 245% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €25 (₨4,460) | ₨1,378 | + 224% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.26 (₨772) | ₨435 | + 78% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.00 (₨726) | ₨332 | + 119% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.91 (₨710) | ₨311 | + 129% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.72 (₨312) | ₨207 | + 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.01 (₨365) | ₨138 | + 165% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €23 (₨4,194) | ₨434 | + 866% | |
| Entertainment | + 183% | |||
| Entertainment in France is 183% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €38 (₨6,881) | ₨1,566 | + 339% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €20 (₨3,672) | ₨1,256 | + 192% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €66 (₨12,053) | ₨3,430 | + 251% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €54 (₨9,746) | ₨3,673 | + 165% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (₨1,954) | ₨792 | + 147% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.01 (₨728) | ₨348 | + 109% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €6 (₨1,110) | ₨516 | + 115% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €477 (₨86,631) | ₨46,753 | + 85% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.18 (₨33) | ₨4.30 | + 677% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €37 (₨6,657) | ₨4,335 | + 54% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €9 (₨1,672) | ₨215 | + 676% | |
| TOTAL | + 224% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 01, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in France is 224% more expensive than in Pakistan
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