Cost of living in France compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 251% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in France is 251% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| France | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €20 (₨6,432) | ₨916 | + 603% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (₨3,589) | ₨1,082 | + 232% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6 (₨2,012) | ₨533 | + 277% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.15 (₨364) | ₨230 | + 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.69 (₨1,483) | ₨315 | + 370% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.03 (₨958) | ₨170 | + 464% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 (₨2,461) | ₨836 | + 194% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.83 (₨895) | ₨289 | + 210% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.02 (₨637) | ₨114 | + 458% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.26 (₨713) | ₨391 | + 82% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €11 (₨3,413) | ₨2,739 | + 25% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.52 (₨795) | ₨216 | + 268% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.33 (₨421) | ₨144 | + 192% | |
| Housing | + 317% | |||
| Housing in France is 317% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| France | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,771 (₨559,686) | ₨137,741 | + 306% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,460 (₨461,137) | ₨58,708 | + 685% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €250 (₨78,884) | ₨21,580 | + 266% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,078 (₨340,640) | ₨75,090 | + 354% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €770 (₨243,440) | ₨35,699 | + 582% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €120 (₨37,790) | ₨17,044 | + 122% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €24 (₨7,534) | ₨2,308 | + 226% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €255 (₨80,543) | ₨58,431 | + 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €120 (₨37,998) | ₨29,384 | + 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (₨2,965) | ₨1,281 | + 131% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (₨4,708) | ₨625 | + 653% | |
| Clothes | + 141% | |||
| Clothes in France is 141% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| France | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €92 (₨29,013) | ₨4,832 | + 500% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €40 (₨12,635) | ₨9,004 | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €108 (₨34,048) | ₨13,089 | + 160% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €96 (₨30,448) | ₨13,255 | + 130% | |
| Transportation | + 221% | |||
| Transportation in France is 221% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| France | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €29,639 (₨9,364,516) | ₨2,800,000 | + 234% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.76 (₨557) | ₨272 | + 105% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €62 (₨19,567) | ₨4,030 | + 386% | |
| Personal Care | + 250% | |||
| Personal Care in France is 250% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| France | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €10 (₨3,177) | ₨230 | + 1284% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €18 (₨5,659) | ₨838 | + 576% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €26 (₨8,245) | ₨3,307 | + 149% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €6 (₨1,944) | ₨1,222 | + 59% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.56 (₨1,442) | ₨649 | + 122% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.56 (₨1,440) | ₨557 | + 158% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.28 (₨720) | ₨396 | + 82% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €3.78 (₨1,195) | ₨217 | + 450% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €24 (₨7,590) | ₨495 | + 1434% | |
| Entertainment | - 6% | |||
| Entertainment in France is 6% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| France | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €45 (₨14,148) | ₨3,859 | + 267% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €23 (₨7,314) | ₨1,827 | + 300% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €105 (₨33,112) | ₨6,844 | + 384% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €63 (₨20,036) | ₨8,435 | + 138% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (₨3,660) | ₨2,877 | + 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.92 (₨1,238) | ₨566 | + 119% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €7 (₨2,330) | ₨965 | + 141% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €502 (₨158,618) | ₨149,999 | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.14 (₨46) | ₨255 | - 82% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €30 (₨9,334) | ₨5,226 | + 79% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €12 (₨3,901) | ₨637 | + 512% | |
| TOTAL | + 152% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,791 prices entered by 368 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 15, 2025.
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Cost of living in France is 152% more expensive than in Pakistan
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