- Cost of Living
- French Guiana
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- Cayenne
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Cost of living in Cayenne, French Guiana compared to Aarau, Switzerland
Currency:
Food | - 4% | |||
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Food in Cayenne (French Guiana) is 4% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €19 (CHF 22) | CHF 22 | + 2% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (CHF 9) | CHF 13 | - 33% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €8 (CHF 9) | CHF 12 | - 20% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.47 (CHF 1.76) | CHF 1.91 | - 8% | |
12 eggs, large | €5.19 (CHF 6) | CHF 6 | - 2% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €5.34 (CHF 6) | CHF 3.16 | + 102% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 (CHF 10) | CHF 11 | - 6% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €3.00 (CHF 3.59) | CHF 4.15 | - 13% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.72 (CHF 2.06) | CHF 3.15 | - 35% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.79 (CHF 2.14) | CHF 2.01 | + 6% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (CHF 10) | CHF 16 | - 37% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.91 (CHF 3.48) | CHF 2.40 | + 45% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.48 (CHF 1.77) | CHF 2.10 | - 15% | |
Housing | - 14% | |||
Housing in Cayenne (French Guiana) is 14% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,325 (CHF 1,585) | CHF 2,316 | - 32% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,098 (CHF 1,313) | CHF 1,575 | - 17% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €166 (CHF 198) | CHF 225 | - 12% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €818 (CHF 978) | CHF 1,323 | - 26% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €697 (CHF 833) | CHF 1,000 | - 17% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €134 (CHF 161) | CHF 80 | + 101% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €59 (CHF 70) | CHF 35 | + 101% | |
40” flat screen TV | €280 (CHF 335) | CHF 511 | - 34% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €129 (CHF 154) | CHF 150 | + 3% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €18 (CHF 22) | CHF 18 | + 20% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (CHF 13) | CHF 29 | - 56% | |
Clothes | - 29% | |||
Clothes in Cayenne (French Guiana) is 29% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €66 (CHF 79) | CHF 103 | - 24% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €58 (CHF 69) | CHF 95 | - 27% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €68 (CHF 82) | CHF 140 | - 42% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €74 (CHF 88) | CHF 155 | - 43% | |
Transportation | - 3% | |||
Transportation in Cayenne (French Guiana) is 3% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,252 (CHF 25,417) | CHF 30,950 | - 18% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.59 (CHF 1.90) | CHF 1.62 | + 17% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | CHF 91 | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | CHF 41 | - | |
Personal Care | - 28% | |||
Personal Care in Cayenne (French Guiana) is 28% 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 31) | CHF 93 | - 67% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.50 (CHF 5.38) | CHF 8 | - 28% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.12 (CHF 4.92) | CHF 4.38 | + 13% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.52 (CHF 5.41) | CHF 4.20 | + 29% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €3.33 (CHF 3.99) | CHF 2.00 | + 99% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.00 (CHF 2.39) | CHF 2.60 | - 8% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (CHF 19) | CHF 53 | - 64% | |
Entertainment | - 12% | |||
Entertainment in Cayenne (French Guiana) is 12% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €42 (CHF 51) | CHF 53 | - 5% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €20 (CHF 24) | CHF 31 | - 24% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €18 (CHF 22) | CHF 113 | - 81% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €56 (CHF 67) | CHF 98 | - 32% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (CHF 8) | CHF 15 | - 49% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | CHF 5.67 | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.74 (CHF 5.66) | CHF 6.00 | - 6% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.36 (CHF 0.43) | CHF 0.33 | + 32% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | - | CHF 54 | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.00 (CHF 5.98) | CHF 8 | - 27% | |
TOTAL | - 11% |

These prices were last updated on April 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cayenne (French Guiana) is 11% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
CHF 6,600
in Aarau
you would need to make just about CHF 5,849
(€4,890)
in Cayenne.
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