Cost of living in France compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 238% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in France is 238% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| France | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (₨3,253) | ₨520 | + 525% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (₨2,011) | ₨735 | + 174% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.29 (₨1,063) | ₨215 | + 394% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.15 (₨232) | ₨118 | + 96% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.39 (₨883) | ₨171 | + 416% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.09 (₨620) | ₨102 | + 509% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 (₨1,679) | ₨658 | + 155% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.73 (₨548) | ₨191 | + 186% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.81 (₨364) | ₨49 | + 645% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.01 (₨404) | ₨220 | + 84% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (₨1,561) | ₨2,141 | - 27% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.35 (₨472) | ₨173 | + 172% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.20 (₨240) | ₨75 | + 219% | |
| Housing | + 219% | |||
| Housing in France is 219% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| France | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,483 (₨297,867) | ₨62,047 | + 380% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,157 (₨232,406) | ₨41,741 | + 457% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €147 (₨29,565) | ₨12,734 | + 132% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €835 (₨167,809) | ₨51,003 | + 229% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €609 (₨122,363) | ₨40,597 | + 201% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €75 (₨14,992) | ₨10,342 | + 45% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 (₨5,040) | ₨2,215 | + 128% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €361 (₨72,596) | ₨48,051 | + 51% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €93 (₨18,681) | ₨18,356 | + 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (₨1,563) | ₨851 | + 84% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (₨2,990) | ₨804 | + 272% | |
| Clothes | + 55% | |||
| Clothes in France is 55% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| France | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €95 (₨19,126) | ₨3,685 | + 419% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €37 (₨7,344) | ₨7,400 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €104 (₨20,967) | ₨17,451 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €129 (₨25,830) | ₨9,264 | + 179% | |
| Transportation | + 103% | |||
| Transportation in France is 103% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| France | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,485 (₨5,119,327) | ₨5,127,630 | - 0% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.83 (₨367) | ₨146 | + 151% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €54 (₨10,790) | ₨2,605 | + 314% | |
| Personal Care | + 62% | |||
| Personal Care in France is 62% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| France | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.90 (₨984) | ₨237 | + 315% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.30 (₨1,066) | ₨572 | + 86% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €25 (₨4,993) | ₨1,768 | + 182% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.18 (₨840) | ₨1,267 | - 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.41 (₨685) | ₨575 | + 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.90 (₨583) | ₨371 | + 57% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.52 (₨305) | ₨352 | - 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.76 (₨353) | ₨116 | + 204% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €23 (₨4,647) | ₨681 | + 583% | |
| Entertainment | + 211% | |||
| Entertainment in France is 211% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| France | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €42 (₨8,337) | ₨1,553 | + 437% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (₨4,134) | ₨1,186 | + 249% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €73 (₨14,686) | ₨2,403 | + 511% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €60 (₨11,976) | ₨4,127 | + 190% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (₨2,002) | ₨356 | + 463% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.79 (₨761) | ₨461 | + 65% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.55 (₨1,114) | ₨513 | + 117% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €473 (₨95,043) | ₨68,038 | + 40% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.27 (₨55) | ₨4.02 | + 1257% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €36 (₨7,183) | ₨3,768 | + 91% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €10 (₨2,030) | ₨249 | + 717% | |
| TOTAL | + 160% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 15, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in France is 160% more expensive than in Pakistan
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