Cost of living in French Guiana compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 252% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in French Guiana is 252% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| French Guiana | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €25 (₨7,659) | ₨810 | + 845% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (₨2,098) | ₨914 | + 130% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.00 (₨1,532) | ₨402 | + 281% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €2.00 (₨613) | ₨182 | + 237% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €5.00 (₨1,532) | ₨288 | + 432% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €5.50 (₨1,685) | ₨155 | + 984% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.00 (₨1,225) | ₨1,179 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €3.25 (₨996) | ₨301 | + 230% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.50 (₨460) | ₨102 | + 352% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €3.79 (₨1,160) | ₨506 | + 129% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6.00 (₨1,838) | ₨2,438 | - 25% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | - | ₨283 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.20 (₨368) | ₨161 | + 128% | |
| Housing | + 203% | |||
| Housing in French Guiana is 203% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| French Guiana | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,500 (₨459,512) | ₨142,068 | + 223% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,200 (₨367,609) | ₨74,167 | + 396% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €215 (₨65,863) | ₨26,937 | + 145% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,000 (₨306,341) | ₨66,342 | + 362% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €800 (₨245,073) | ₨45,519 | + 438% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €170 (₨52,078) | ₨23,767 | + 119% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €65 (₨19,759) | ₨2,085 | + 848% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €250 (₨76,585) | ₨71,589 | + 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €98 (₨29,868) | ₨29,245 | + 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €18 (₨5,514) | ₨1,517 | + 264% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (₨2,757) | ₨6,532 | - 58% | |
| Clothes | + 96% | |||
| Clothes in French Guiana is 96% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| French Guiana | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €45 (₨13,785) | ₨3,995 | + 245% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €40 (₨12,254) | ₨6,699 | + 83% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €63 (₨19,146) | ₨15,767 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €75 (₨22,976) | ₨9,437 | + 143% | |
| Transportation | + 32% | |||
| Transportation in French Guiana is 32% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| French Guiana | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,505 (₨5,975,029) | ₨4,047,290 | + 48% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.90 (₨582) | ₨271 | + 115% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨4,410 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 54% | |||
| Personal Care in French Guiana is 54% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| French Guiana | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨503 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨953 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €25 (₨7,659) | ₨3,299 | + 132% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ₨1,142 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.13 (₨957) | ₨967 | - 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €7 (₨2,042) | ₨899 | + 127% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €4.00 (₨1,225) | ₨431 | + 184% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.00 (₨613) | ₨210 | + 191% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €25 (₨7,659) | ₨2,628 | + 191% | |
| Entertainment | + 131% | |||
| Entertainment in French Guiana is 131% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| French Guiana | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €40 (₨12,254) | ₨2,918 | + 320% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €14 (₨4,289) | ₨1,886 | + 127% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €18 (₨5,514) | ₨3,741 | + 47% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €48 (₨14,551) | ₨6,696 | + 117% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (₨3,063) | ₨1,274 | + 141% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.00 (₨1,225) | ₨683 | + 79% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €6 (₨1,857) | ₨725 | + 156% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨68,087 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.36 (₨110) | ₨3.42 | + 3120% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | ₨3,517 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €10 (₨3,063) | ₨480 | + 539% | |
| TOTAL | + 133% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,027 prices entered by 534 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 30, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in French Guiana is 133% more expensive than in Pakistan
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