Cost of living in France compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 204% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in France is 204% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| France | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €18 (₨5,502) | ₨972 | + 466% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (₨3,202) | ₨1,004 | + 219% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6 (₨1,877) | ₨365 | + 413% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.31 (₨400) | ₨170 | + 135% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.43 (₨1,355) | ₨285 | + 376% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.52 (₨1,075) | ₨255 | + 322% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 (₨2,599) | ₨1,139 | + 128% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.74 (₨837) | ₨290 | + 188% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.78 (₨546) | ₨117 | + 366% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.81 (₨555) | ₨549 | + 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (₨2,738) | ₨2,784 | - 2% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.24 (₨686) | ₨289 | + 138% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.25 (₨382) | ₨191 | + 100% | |
| Housing | + 259% | |||
| Housing in France is 259% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| France | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,715 (₨524,420) | ₨115,670 | + 353% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,404 (₨429,542) | ₨70,950 | + 505% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €147 (₨45,078) | ₨25,995 | + 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €989 (₨302,629) | ₨59,502 | + 409% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €816 (₨249,424) | ₨50,821 | + 391% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €108 (₨33,020) | ₨20,152 | + 64% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 (₨7,564) | ₨2,097 | + 261% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €333 (₨101,704) | ₨71,636 | + 42% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €106 (₨32,507) | ₨23,262 | + 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (₨1,909) | ₨1,718 | + 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (₨4,453) | ₨1,977 | + 125% | |
| Clothes | + 140% | |||
| Clothes in France is 140% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| France | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €83 (₨25,530) | ₨3,426 | + 645% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €34 (₨10,246) | ₨6,254 | + 64% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €81 (₨24,770) | ₨13,199 | + 88% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €104 (₨31,899) | ₨8,569 | + 272% | |
| Transportation | + 157% | |||
| Transportation in France is 157% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| France | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,817 (₨8,201,920) | ₨4,456,060 | + 84% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.88 (₨574) | ₨270 | + 113% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €60 (₨18,231) | ₨4,626 | + 294% | |
| Personal Care | + 94% | |||
| Personal Care in France is 94% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| France | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.85 (₨1,788) | ₨1,015 | + 76% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.60 (₨1,712) | ₨1,391 | + 23% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €28 (₨8,415) | ₨3,667 | + 129% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.23 (₨1,294) | ₨521 | + 148% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.74 (₨1,448) | ₨922 | + 57% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.33 (₨1,017) | ₨736 | + 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.69 (₨822) | ₨249 | + 230% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.65 (₨506) | ₨242 | + 109% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 (₨6,351) | ₨860 | + 639% | |
| Entertainment | + 218% | |||
| Entertainment in France is 218% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| France | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €47 (₨14,227) | ₨3,545 | + 301% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €23 (₨7,165) | ₨2,089 | + 243% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €81 (₨24,697) | ₨2,959 | + 735% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €59 (₨17,952) | ₨7,109 | + 153% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (₨2,921) | ₨880 | + 232% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.94 (₨1,207) | ₨669 | + 80% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €7 (₨2,010) | ₨745 | + 170% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €362 (₨110,571) | ₨119,622 | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.28 (₨86) | ₨3.79 | + 2157% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €32 (₨9,749) | ₨3,764 | + 159% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €10 (₨2,940) | ₨415 | + 608% | |
| TOTAL | + 193% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 3,277 prices entered by 683 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 28, 2023.
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Cost of living in France is 193% more expensive than in Pakistan
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