- Cost of Living
- French Guiana
- Pakistan
- Comparison
Cost of living in French Guiana compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 189% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in French Guiana is 189% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €18 (₨2,806) | ₨541 | + 419% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (₨1,052) | ₨605 | + 74% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €11 (₨1,693) | ₨222 | + 663% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €2.00 (₨307) | ₨108 | + 183% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €7 (₨1,075) | ₨121 | + 787% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €5.50 (₨845) | ₨80 | + 955% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.00 (₨614) | ₨439 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €3.25 (₨499) | ₨154 | + 224% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.50 (₨230) | ₨40 | + 479% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.25 (₨192) | ₨304 | - 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (₨1,229) | ₨2,141 | - 43% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | - | ₨117 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | ₨55 | - | |
| Housing | + 256% | |||
| Housing in French Guiana is 256% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,600 (₨245,715) | ₨57,590 | + 327% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,000 (₨153,572) | ₨36,148 | + 325% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €215 (₨33,018) | ₨8,103 | + 307% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €900 (₨138,215) | ₨44,615 | + 210% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €700 (₨107,500) | ₨25,314 | + 325% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €170 (₨26,107) | ₨6,795 | + 284% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €65 (₨9,905) | ₨2,646 | + 274% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €250 (₨38,393) | ₨39,967 | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €98 (₨14,973) | ₨11,006 | + 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €18 (₨2,764) | ₨499 | + 454% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (₨1,382) | ₨816 | + 69% | |
| Clothes | + 69% | |||
| Clothes in French Guiana is 69% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €45 (₨6,911) | ₨2,600 | + 166% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €40 (₨6,143) | ₨4,026 | + 53% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €63 (₨9,598) | ₨6,156 | + 56% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €75 (₨11,518) | ₨5,351 | + 115% | |
| Transportation | + 43% | |||
| Transportation in French Guiana is 43% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,505 (₨2,995,346) | ₨1,834,970 | + 63% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.57 (₨241) | ₨89 | + 169% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨2,526 | - | |
| 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) | - | ₨227 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨639 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨2,133 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | ₨444 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.13 (₨480) | ₨275 | + 74% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €7 (₨1,024) | ₨340 | + 201% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €4.00 (₨614) | ₨142 | + 331% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.00 (₨307) | ₨109 | + 183% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (₨2,457) | ₨637 | + 286% | |
| Entertainment | + 58% | |||
| Entertainment in French Guiana is 58% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €28 (₨4,223) | ₨1,494 | + 183% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (₨2,457) | ₨1,128 | + 118% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €18 (₨2,764) | ₨3,688 | - 25% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €48 (₨7,295) | ₨3,101 | + 135% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (₨1,305) | ₨526 | + 148% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | ₨392 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.50 (₨691) | ₨548 | + 26% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | ₨54,726 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.36 (₨55) | ₨28 | + 99% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | ₨4,025 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | ₨187 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 128% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,506 prices entered by 544 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in French Guiana is 128% more expensive than in Pakistan
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