- Cost of Living
- French Guiana
- Pakistan
- Comparison
Cost of living in French Guiana compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 181% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in French Guiana is 181% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €18 (₨2,892) | ₨561 | + 415% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (₨1,084) | ₨625 | + 73% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €11 (₨1,745) | ₨224 | + 679% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €2.00 (₨317) | ₨107 | + 195% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €7 (₨1,108) | ₨122 | + 808% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €5.50 (₨871) | ₨81 | + 972% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.00 (₨633) | ₨601 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €3.25 (₨515) | ₨157 | + 227% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.50 (₨237) | ₨40 | + 494% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.25 (₨198) | ₨283 | - 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (₨1,266) | ₨2,980 | - 58% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | - | ₨117 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | ₨57 | - | |
| Housing | + 252% | |||
| Housing in French Guiana is 252% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,600 (₨253,295) | ₨55,913 | + 353% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,000 (₨158,310) | ₨35,841 | + 342% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €215 (₨34,037) | ₨8,271 | + 312% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €900 (₨142,479) | ₨45,604 | + 212% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €700 (₨110,817) | ₨29,046 | + 282% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €170 (₨26,913) | ₨7,054 | + 282% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €65 (₨10,211) | ₨2,742 | + 272% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €250 (₨39,577) | ₨41,241 | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €98 (₨15,435) | ₨11,212 | + 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €18 (₨2,850) | ₨508 | + 461% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (₨1,425) | ₨1,031 | + 38% | |
| Clothes | + 77% | |||
| Clothes in French Guiana is 77% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €45 (₨7,124) | ₨2,517 | + 183% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €40 (₨6,332) | ₨3,919 | + 62% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €63 (₨9,894) | ₨6,685 | + 48% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €75 (₨11,873) | ₨5,433 | + 119% | |
| Transportation | + 36% | |||
| Transportation in French Guiana is 36% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,505 (₨3,087,749) | ₨2,201,860 | + 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.57 (₨248) | ₨92 | + 168% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨2,619 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 72% | |||
| Personal Care in French Guiana is 72% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨241 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨774 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨2,396 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | ₨458 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.13 (₨495) | ₨326 | + 52% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €7 (₨1,055) | ₨361 | + 192% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €4.00 (₨633) | ₨156 | + 306% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.00 (₨317) | ₨111 | + 185% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (₨2,533) | ₨585 | + 333% | |
| Entertainment | + 33% | |||
| Entertainment in French Guiana is 33% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €28 (₨4,354) | ₨1,463 | + 198% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (₨2,533) | ₨1,197 | + 112% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €18 (₨2,850) | ₨3,978 | - 28% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €48 (₨7,520) | ₨3,261 | + 131% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (₨1,346) | ₨1,228 | + 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | ₨400 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.50 (₨712) | ₨548 | + 30% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | ₨57,507 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.36 (₨57) | ₨50 | + 15% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | ₨3,895 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | ₨275 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 115% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,327 prices entered by 541 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in French Guiana is 115% more expensive than in Pakistan
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