- Cost of Living
- French Guiana
- Switzerland
- Cayenne
- Aarau
- Comparison
Cost of living in Cayenne, French Guiana compared to Aarau, Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cayenne (French Guiana) is 7% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €19 (CHF 21) | CHF 22 | - 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (CHF 9) | CHF 13 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €8 (CHF 9) | CHF 12 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.47 (CHF 1.69) | CHF 1.91 | - 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €5.19 (CHF 5.98) | CHF 6 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €5.34 (CHF 6) | CHF 3.16 | + 94% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 (CHF 10) | CHF 11 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €3.00 (CHF 3.46) | CHF 4.15 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.72 (CHF 1.98) | CHF 3.15 | - 37% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.79 (CHF 2.06) | CHF 2.01 | + 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (CHF 10) | CHF 16 | - 39% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.91 (CHF 3.35) | CHF 2.40 | + 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.48 (CHF 1.71) | CHF 2.10 | - 19% | |
| Housing | - 17% | |||
| Housing in Cayenne (French Guiana) is 17% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,325 (CHF 1,525) | CHF 2,316 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,098 (CHF 1,264) | CHF 1,575 | - 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €166 (CHF 191) | CHF 225 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €818 (CHF 941) | CHF 1,323 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €697 (CHF 802) | CHF 1,000 | - 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €134 (CHF 155) | CHF 80 | + 93% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €59 (CHF 68) | CHF 35 | + 93% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €280 (CHF 323) | CHF 511 | - 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €129 (CHF 148) | CHF 150 | - 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €18 (CHF 21) | CHF 18 | + 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (CHF 12) | CHF 29 | - 57% | |
| Clothes | - 32% | |||
| Clothes in Cayenne (French Guiana) is 32% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €66 (CHF 76) | CHF 103 | - 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €58 (CHF 67) | CHF 95 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €68 (CHF 79) | CHF 140 | - 44% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €74 (CHF 85) | CHF 155 | - 45% | |
| 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 | €21,252 (CHF 24,466) | CHF 30,950 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.59 (CHF 1.83) | CHF 1.62 | + 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | CHF 91 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | CHF 41 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Cayenne (French Guiana) is 27% 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 30) | CHF 93 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.50 (CHF 5.18) | CHF 8 | - 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.12 (CHF 4.74) | CHF 4.38 | + 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.52 (CHF 5.21) | CHF 4.20 | + 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €3.33 (CHF 3.84) | CHF 2.00 | + 92% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.00 (CHF 2.30) | CHF 2.60 | - 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (CHF 18) | CHF 53 | - 65% | |
| Entertainment | - 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Cayenne (French Guiana) is 13% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €42 (CHF 49) | CHF 53 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €20 (CHF 23) | CHF 31 | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €18 (CHF 21) | CHF 113 | - 82% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €56 (CHF 64) | CHF 98 | - 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (CHF 8) | CHF 15 | - 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | CHF 5.67 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.74 (CHF 5.45) | CHF 6.00 | - 9% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.36 (CHF 0.41) | CHF 0.33 | + 28% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | CHF 54 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.00 (CHF 5.76) | CHF 8 | - 30% | |
| TOTAL | - 14% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 110 prices entered by 16 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cayenne (French Guiana) is 14% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
CHF 7,000
in Aarau
you would need to make just about CHF 6,036
(€5,243)
in Cayenne.
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