- Cost of Living
- France
- Pakistan
- Comparison
Cost of living in France compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 156% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in France is 156% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (₨2,385) | ₨554 | + 330% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (₨1,321) | ₨627 | + 111% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.94 (₨940) | ₨223 | + 322% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.10 (₨174) | ₨107 | + 62% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.37 (₨692) | ₨122 | + 468% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.91 (₨460) | ₨82 | + 459% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (₨1,005) | ₨613 | + 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.60 (₨411) | ₨157 | + 161% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.77 (₨280) | ₨40 | + 606% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.04 (₨322) | ₨283 | + 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (₨1,297) | ₨2,980 | - 56% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.02 (₨320) | ₨116 | + 175% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.10 (₨174) | ₨57 | + 206% | |
| Housing | + 268% | |||
| Housing in France is 268% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €2,161 (₨342,091) | ₨55,953 | + 511% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,677 (₨265,514) | ₨36,016 | + 637% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €174 (₨27,548) | ₨8,195 | + 236% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €1,069 (₨169,173) | ₨46,000 | + 268% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €831 (₨131,557) | ₨29,458 | + 347% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €119 (₨18,845) | ₨6,939 | + 172% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €23 (₨3,573) | ₨2,737 | + 31% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €367 (₨58,064) | ₨41,391 | + 40% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €110 (₨17,417) | ₨11,316 | + 54% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (₨1,097) | ₨503 | + 118% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (₨2,119) | ₨1,031 | + 105% | |
| Clothes | + 102% | |||
| Clothes in France is 102% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €88 (₨13,936) | ₨2,663 | + 423% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €40 (₨6,277) | ₨4,551 | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €99 (₨15,699) | ₨6,644 | + 136% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €126 (₨19,969) | ₨6,006 | + 233% | |
| Transportation | + 174% | |||
| Transportation in France is 174% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,102 (₨3,815,499) | ₨2,201,860 | + 73% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.50 (₨237) | ₨92 | + 157% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €69 (₨10,897) | ₨2,561 | + 325% | |
| Personal Care | + 101% | |||
| Personal Care in France is 101% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.97 (₨786) | ₨241 | + 226% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.82 (₨921) | ₨748 | + 23% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €25 (₨3,972) | ₨2,396 | + 66% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.03 (₨637) | ₨445 | + 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.07 (₨644) | ₨320 | + 101% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.59 (₨568) | ₨364 | + 56% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.80 (₨285) | ₨158 | + 80% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.14 (₨339) | ₨112 | + 203% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €23 (₨3,579) | ₨589 | + 508% | |
| Entertainment | + 68% | |||
| Entertainment in France is 68% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €40 (₨6,308) | ₨1,589 | + 297% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (₨3,323) | ₨1,181 | + 181% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €74 (₨11,690) | ₨3,978 | + 194% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €61 (₨9,713) | ₨3,176 | + 206% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (₨1,834) | ₨1,228 | + 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.02 (₨636) | ₨389 | + 64% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €6 (₨995) | ₨548 | + 82% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €450 (₨71,200) | ₨57,145 | + 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.17 (₨28) | ₨52 | - 47% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €55 (₨8,745) | ₨3,979 | + 120% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €8 (₨1,256) | ₨278 | + 353% | |
| TOTAL | + 161% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 8,433 prices entered by 1,246 different people.
Cost of living in France is 161% more expensive than in Pakistan
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