Cost of living in French Guiana compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 252% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in French Guiana is 252% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €18 (₨3,479) | ₨477 | + 629% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (₨1,305) | ₨617 | + 111% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €11 (₨2,099) | ₨253 | + 729% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €2.00 (₨381) | ₨111 | + 243% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €7 (₨1,333) | ₨147 | + 810% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €5.50 (₨1,047) | ₨85 | + 1128% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.00 (₨762) | ₨736 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €3.25 (₨619) | ₨147 | + 320% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.50 (₨286) | ₨52 | + 454% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.25 (₨238) | ₨285 | - 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (₨1,524) | ₨1,607 | - 5% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | - | ₨133 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | ₨80 | - | |
| Housing | + 147% | |||
| Housing in French Guiana is 147% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | ₨65,208 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,000 (₨190,442) | ₨40,675 | + 368% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €215 (₨40,945) | ₨11,662 | + 251% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €900 (₨171,398) | ₨44,902 | + 282% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €700 (₨133,310) | ₨32,659 | + 308% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €170 (₨32,375) | ₨8,932 | + 262% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €65 (₨12,284) | ₨2,572 | + 378% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €250 (₨47,611) | ₨44,098 | + 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €98 (₨18,568) | ₨23,617 | - 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €18 (₨3,428) | ₨667 | + 414% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (₨1,714) | ₨516 | + 232% | |
| Clothes | + 63% | |||
| Clothes in French Guiana is 63% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €45 (₨8,570) | ₨3,054 | + 181% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €40 (₨7,618) | ₨5,408 | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €63 (₨11,903) | ₨8,399 | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €75 (₨14,283) | ₨5,912 | + 142% | |
| Transportation | + 42% | |||
| Transportation in French Guiana is 42% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,505 (₨3,714,481) | ₨2,463,580 | + 51% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.57 (₨298) | ₨107 | + 178% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨2,108 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 73% | |||
| Personal Care in French Guiana is 73% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨260 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨616 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨1,831 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ₨463 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.13 (₨595) | ₨350 | + 70% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €7 (₨1,270) | ₨441 | + 188% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €4.00 (₨762) | ₨189 | + 303% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.00 (₨381) | ₨169 | + 125% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (₨3,047) | ₨480 | + 535% | |
| Entertainment | + 70% | |||
| Entertainment in French Guiana is 70% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €28 (₨5,237) | ₨1,849 | + 183% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (₨3,047) | ₨1,458 | + 109% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €18 (₨3,428) | ₨2,679 | + 28% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €48 (₨9,046) | ₨3,680 | + 146% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (₨1,619) | ₨850 | + 90% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | ₨437 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.50 (₨857) | ₨435 | + 97% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨58,894 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.36 (₨69) | ₨39 | + 77% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | ₨4,106 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €10 (₨1,904) | ₨267 | + 612% | |
| TOTAL | + 117% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,833 prices entered by 465 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in French Guiana is 117% more expensive than in Pakistan
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