Cost of living in France compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 200% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in France is 200% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (₨2,971) | ₨441 | + 574% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (₨1,638) | ₨682 | + 140% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.67 (₨1,049) | ₨269 | + 290% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.11 (₨206) | ₨115 | + 80% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.84 (₨710) | ₨152 | + 368% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.65 (₨490) | ₨86 | + 468% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (₨1,173) | ₨730 | + 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.59 (₨479) | ₨149 | + 221% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.66 (₨307) | ₨53 | + 484% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.82 (₨337) | ₨304 | + 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (₨1,320) | ₨1,613 | - 18% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.08 (₨384) | ₨130 | + 195% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.12 (₨207) | ₨81 | + 157% | |
| Housing | + 213% | |||
| Housing in France is 213% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,693 (₨313,193) | ₨68,178 | + 359% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,124 (₨207,881) | ₨38,848 | + 435% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €172 (₨31,899) | ₨11,046 | + 189% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €817 (₨151,060) | ₨53,451 | + 183% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €605 (₨111,828) | ₨33,101 | + 238% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €83 (₨15,306) | ₨9,791 | + 56% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €26 (₨4,767) | ₨2,408 | + 98% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €329 (₨60,832) | ₨45,353 | + 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €120 (₨22,131) | ₨22,152 | - 0% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (₨1,378) | ₨767 | + 80% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (₨2,489) | ₨518 | + 380% | |
| Clothes | + 89% | |||
| Clothes in France is 89% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €86 (₨15,861) | ₨3,232 | + 391% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €39 (₨7,122) | ₨5,463 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €87 (₨16,175) | ₨9,871 | + 64% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €110 (₨20,292) | ₨6,396 | + 217% | |
| Transportation | + 167% | |||
| Transportation in France is 167% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,532 (₨4,722,668) | ₨2,677,660 | + 76% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.40 (₨259) | ₨106 | + 144% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €58 (₨10,778) | ₨2,392 | + 351% | |
| Personal Care | + 127% | |||
| Personal Care in France is 127% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.09 (₨941) | ₨250 | + 276% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (₨1,556) | ₨778 | + 100% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €25 (₨4,689) | ₨1,865 | + 151% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.87 (₨900) | ₨577 | + 56% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.41 (₨815) | ₨370 | + 120% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.66 (₨677) | ₨526 | + 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.88 (₨348) | ₨185 | + 88% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.00 (₨369) | ₨156 | + 136% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €24 (₨4,480) | ₨515 | + 770% | |
| Entertainment | + 115% | |||
| Entertainment in France is 115% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €45 (₨8,273) | ₨2,013 | + 311% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €20 (₨3,713) | ₨1,512 | + 146% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €77 (₨14,230) | ₨2,928 | + 386% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €65 (₨11,947) | ₨3,842 | + 211% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (₨2,062) | ₨1,548 | + 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.58 (₨663) | ₨492 | + 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €6 (₨1,193) | ₨444 | + 169% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €477 (₨88,216) | ₨75,858 | + 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.35 (₨64) | ₨41 | + 55% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €40 (₨7,307) | ₨3,909 | + 87% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €10 (₨1,869) | ₨282 | + 562% | |
| TOTAL | + 170% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 3,928 prices entered by 799 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 08, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in France is 170% more expensive than in Pakistan
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