- Cost of Living
- French Guiana
- Switzerland
- Cayenne
- Aarau
- Comparison
Cost of living in Cayenne, French Guiana compared to Aarau, Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cayenne (French Guiana) is 20% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (CHF 18) | CHF 26 | - 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (CHF 8) | CHF 15 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €8 (CHF 9) | CHF 12 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.47 (CHF 1.60) | CHF 2.43 | - 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €5.19 (CHF 5.64) | CHF 6 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €5.34 (CHF 5.80) | CHF 2.94 | + 97% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 (CHF 9) | CHF 10 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €3.00 (CHF 3.26) | CHF 4.21 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.72 (CHF 1.87) | CHF 2.88 | - 35% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.79 (CHF 1.94) | CHF 2.16 | - 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (CHF 9) | CHF 17 | - 46% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.91 (CHF 3.16) | CHF 2.52 | + 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.48 (CHF 1.61) | CHF 2.15 | - 25% | |
| Housing | - 22% | |||
| Housing in Cayenne (French Guiana) is 22% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,161 (CHF 1,261) | CHF 1,970 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,098 (CHF 1,192) | CHF 1,564 | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €166 (CHF 180) | CHF 225 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €818 (CHF 888) | CHF 1,330 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €697 (CHF 757) | CHF 1,000 | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €134 (CHF 146) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €59 (CHF 64) | CHF 33 | + 93% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €280 (CHF 305) | CHF 641 | - 53% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €129 (CHF 140) | CHF 150 | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €18 (CHF 20) | CHF 18 | + 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (CHF 12) | CHF 25 | - 53% | |
| Clothes | - 45% | |||
| Clothes in Cayenne (French Guiana) is 45% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €66 (CHF 72) | CHF 98 | - 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €58 (CHF 63) | CHF 114 | - 45% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €68 (CHF 74) | CHF 163 | - 55% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €74 (CHF 80) | CHF 155 | - 48% | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in Cayenne (French Guiana) is 6% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,841 (CHF 23,724) | CHF 29,047 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.61 (CHF 1.75) | CHF 1.70 | + 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | CHF 87 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Cayenne (French Guiana) is 33% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | CHF 13 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €26 (CHF 28) | CHF 93 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.50 (CHF 4.89) | CHF 8 | - 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.02 (CHF 4.37) | CHF 4.64 | - 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.70 (CHF 5.11) | CHF 4.77 | + 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €3.39 (CHF 3.68) | CHF 2.00 | + 84% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.00 (CHF 2.17) | CHF 2.95 | - 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (CHF 17) | CHF 53 | - 67% | |
| Entertainment | - 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Cayenne (French Guiana) is 22% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €42 (CHF 46) | CHF 62 | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €20 (CHF 22) | CHF 34 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €18 (CHF 20) | CHF 164 | - 88% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €56 (CHF 61) | CHF 106 | - 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (CHF 7) | CHF 16 | - 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | CHF 5.57 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.74 (CHF 5.14) | CHF 6 | - 21% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | CHF 215 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.36 (CHF 0.39) | CHF 0.33 | + 20% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | CHF 54 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.00 (CHF 5.43) | CHF 8 | - 35% | |
| TOTAL | - 22% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 83 prices entered by 7 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 17, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cayenne (French Guiana) is 22% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
CHF 5,300
in Aarau
you would need to make just about CHF 4,159
(€3,829)
in Cayenne.
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