Cost of living in Pointe-à-Pitre (Guadeloupe) is about the same as in Brussels (Belgium)
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WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 118 prices entered by 36 different people.
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| Food | - 11% | |||
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| Food in Pointe-à-Pitre (Guadeloupe) is 11% cheaper than in Brussels (Belgium) | ||||
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| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €18 | €23 | - 20% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 | €11 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6 | €5.91 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.24 | €1.40 | - 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.44 | €4.03 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.20 | €3.09 | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | €6 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.87 | €2.29 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.17 | €1.85 | + 17% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €3.27 | €2.16 | + 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | €8 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.82 | €3.05 | - 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.05 | €1.98 | - 47% | |
| Housing | - 13% | |||
| Housing in Pointe-à-Pitre (Guadeloupe) is 13% cheaper than in Brussels (Belgium) | ||||
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| Pointe-à-Pitre | Brussels | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,022 | €1,307 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | €1,262 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €75 | €288 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | €975 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | €646 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | €121 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €48 | €51 | - 5% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | €422 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €86 | €127 | - 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 | €10 | - 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €14 | €11 | + 23% | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in Pointe-à-Pitre (Guadeloupe) is 18% cheaper than in Brussels (Belgium) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €69 | €104 | - 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €38 | €40 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €110 | €91 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €87 | €121 | - 28% | |
| Transportation | - 11% | |||
| Transportation in Pointe-à-Pitre (Guadeloupe) is 11% cheaper than in Brussels (Belgium) | ||||
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| Pointe-à-Pitre | Brussels | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,968 | €28,121 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.45 | €1.76 | - 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | €53 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | €22 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Pointe-à-Pitre (Guadeloupe) is 8% cheaper than in Brussels (Belgium) | ||||
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| Pointe-à-Pitre | Brussels | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6.00 | €8 | - 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | €6 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €28 | €32 | - 13% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.00 | €4.77 | - 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | €4.65 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.51 | €4.34 | - 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.88 | €1.83 | + 57% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.00 | €2.64 | - 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 | €29 | - 28% | |
| Entertainment | + 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Pointe-à-Pitre (Guadeloupe) is 40% more expensive than in Brussels (Belgium) | ||||
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| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €45 | €46 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 | €23 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €63 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €75 | €86 | - 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | €10 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.43 | €3.61 | + 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | €4.70 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | €427 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.83 | €0.21 | + 290% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €40 | €48 | - 16% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €9 | €11 | - 22% | |
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TOTAL | - 3% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 118 prices entered by 36 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 24, 2025.
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