Cost of living in French Guiana compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 257% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in French Guiana is 257% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| French Guiana | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €18 (₨3,884) | ₨519 | + 648% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (₨1,456) | ₨742 | + 96% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €11 (₨2,343) | ₨215 | + 990% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €2.00 (₨425) | ₨119 | + 256% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €7 (₨1,488) | ₨168 | + 784% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €5.50 (₨1,169) | ₨102 | + 1051% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.00 (₨850) | ₨658 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €3.25 (₨691) | ₨194 | + 255% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.50 (₨319) | ₨51 | + 521% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.25 (₨266) | ₨220 | + 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (₨1,701) | ₨2,141 | - 21% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | - | ₨170 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | ₨77 | - | |
| Housing | + 150% | |||
| Housing in French Guiana is 150% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| French Guiana | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | ₨65,360 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,000 (₨212,565) | ₨44,450 | + 378% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €215 (₨45,701) | ₨14,918 | + 206% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €900 (₨191,309) | ₨47,849 | + 300% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €700 (₨148,796) | ₨35,800 | + 316% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €170 (₨36,136) | ₨10,123 | + 257% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €65 (₨13,710) | ₨2,270 | + 504% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €250 (₨53,141) | ₨53,975 | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €98 (₨20,725) | ₨18,356 | + 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €18 (₨3,826) | ₨851 | + 350% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (₨1,913) | ₨797 | + 140% | |
| Clothes | + 20% | |||
| Clothes in French Guiana is 20% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| French Guiana | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €45 (₨9,565) | ₨4,868 | + 97% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €40 (₨8,503) | ₨7,670 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €63 (₨13,285) | ₨17,357 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €75 (₨15,942) | ₨8,106 | + 97% | |
| Transportation | - 11% | |||
| Transportation in French Guiana is 11% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| French Guiana | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,505 (₨4,145,976) | ₨5,697,890 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | ₨146 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨4,073 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 50% | |||
| Personal Care in French Guiana is 50% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| French Guiana | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨237 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨572 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨1,768 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ₨1,267 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.13 (₨664) | ₨575 | + 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €7 (₨1,417) | ₨371 | + 282% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €4.00 (₨850) | ₨352 | + 141% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.00 (₨425) | ₨116 | + 265% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (₨3,401) | ₨681 | + 400% | |
| Entertainment | + 106% | |||
| Entertainment in French Guiana is 106% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| French Guiana | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €28 (₨5,846) | ₨2,016 | + 190% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (₨3,401) | ₨1,908 | + 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €18 (₨3,826) | ₨2,708 | + 41% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €48 (₨10,097) | ₨4,907 | + 106% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (₨1,807) | ₨1,025 | + 76% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | ₨469 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.50 (₨957) | ₨513 | + 87% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨107,118 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.36 (₨77) | ₨4.02 | + 1805% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | ₨4,729 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €10 (₨2,126) | ₨237 | + 796% | |
| TOTAL | + 90% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 923 prices entered by 315 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in French Guiana is 90% more expensive than in Pakistan
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