- 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 (₨2,635) | ₨506 | + 420% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (₨988) | ₨594 | + 66% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €11 (₨1,590) | ₨214 | + 642% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €2.00 (₨288) | ₨105 | + 174% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €7 (₨1,009) | ₨119 | + 750% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €5.50 (₨793) | ₨82 | + 863% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.00 (₨577) | ₨481 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €3.25 (₨469) | ₨150 | + 213% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.50 (₨216) | ₨40 | + 442% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.25 (₨180) | ₨311 | - 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (₨1,154) | ₨2,217 | - 48% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | - | ₨119 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | ₨54 | - | |
| Housing | + 235% | |||
| Housing in French Guiana is 235% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,600 (₨230,720) | ₨56,830 | + 306% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,000 (₨144,200) | ₨33,442 | + 331% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €215 (₨31,003) | ₨7,867 | + 294% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €900 (₨129,780) | ₨42,799 | + 203% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €700 (₨100,940) | ₨25,665 | + 293% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €170 (₨24,514) | ₨6,434 | + 281% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €65 (₨9,301) | ₨2,590 | + 259% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €250 (₨36,050) | ₨40,917 | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €98 (₨14,059) | ₨10,990 | + 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €18 (₨2,596) | ₨509 | + 410% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (₨1,298) | ₨1,097 | + 18% | |
| Clothes | + 53% | |||
| Clothes in French Guiana is 53% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €45 (₨6,489) | ₨2,520 | + 158% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €40 (₨5,768) | ₨4,267 | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €63 (₨9,012) | ₨6,098 | + 48% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €75 (₨10,815) | ₨5,524 | + 96% | |
| Transportation | + 41% | |||
| Transportation in French Guiana is 41% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,505 (₨2,812,544) | ₨1,809,730 | + 55% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.57 (₨226) | ₨85 | + 167% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨2,543 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 78% | |||
| Personal Care in French Guiana is 78% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨221 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨542 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨2,075 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | ₨386 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.13 (₨451) | ₨243 | + 85% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €7 (₨961) | ₨332 | + 190% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €4.00 (₨577) | ₨136 | + 323% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.00 (₨288) | ₨104 | + 177% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (₨2,307) | ₨612 | + 277% | |
| Entertainment | + 37% | |||
| Entertainment in French Guiana is 37% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €28 (₨3,965) | ₨1,486 | + 167% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (₨2,307) | ₨1,147 | + 101% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €18 (₨2,596) | ₨3,939 | - 34% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €48 (₨6,849) | ₨3,130 | + 119% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (₨1,226) | ₨500 | + 145% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | ₨374 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.50 (₨649) | ₨444 | + 46% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | ₨55,174 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.36 (₨52) | ₨44 | + 17% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | ₨4,065 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | ₨177 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 116% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,557 prices entered by 541 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in French Guiana is 116% more expensive than in Pakistan
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