Cost of living in Pointe-à-Pitre (Guadeloupe) is 24% cheaper than in Chicago, Illinois (United States)
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| Food | - 19% | |||
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| Food in Pointe-à-Pitre (Guadeloupe) is 19% cheaper than in Chicago, Illinois (United States) | ||||
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| Pointe-à-Pitre | Chicago, Illinois | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €18 ($21) | $24 | - 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 ($9) | $12 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6 ($7) | $7 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.24 ($1.44) | $0.97 | + 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.44 ($3.99) | $7 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.20 ($3.71) | $4.44 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | $7 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.87 ($3.33) | $4.97 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.17 ($2.52) | $2.26 | + 11% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €3.27 ($3.80) | $2.57 | + 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | $16 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.82 ($3.27) | $3.26 | + 0% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.05 ($1.22) | $4.09 | - 70% | |
| Housing | - 39% | |||
| Housing in Pointe-à-Pitre (Guadeloupe) is 39% cheaper than in Chicago, Illinois (United States) | ||||
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| Pointe-à-Pitre | Chicago, Illinois | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,022 ($1,185) | $3,941 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | $2,714 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €75 ($87) | $151 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | $2,276 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | $1,558 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | $144 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €48 ($56) | $66 | - 15% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | $242 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €86 ($100) | $192 | - 48% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 ($7) | $11 | - 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €14 ($16) | $42 | - 62% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Pointe-à-Pitre (Guadeloupe) is about the same as in Chicago, Illinois (United States) | ||||
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| Pointe-à-Pitre | Chicago, Illinois | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €69 ($80) | $60 | + 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €38 ($44) | $50 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €110 ($128) | $99 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €87 ($101) | $145 | - 31% | |
| Transportation | + 5% | |||
| Transportation in Pointe-à-Pitre (Guadeloupe) is 5% more expensive than in Chicago, Illinois (United States) | ||||
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| Pointe-à-Pitre | Chicago, Illinois | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,968 ($25,492) | $31,007 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.45 ($1.68) | $1.03 | + 64% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | $75 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | $18 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Pointe-à-Pitre (Guadeloupe) is 39% cheaper than in Chicago, Illinois (United States) | ||||
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| Pointe-à-Pitre | Chicago, Illinois | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6.00 ($7) | $11 | - 39% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $49 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €28 ($33) | $136 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.00 ($4.64) | $9 | - 46% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | $4.54 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.51 ($4.07) | $7 | - 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.88 ($3.34) | $3.84 | - 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.00 ($2.32) | $2.14 | + 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 ($24) | $36 | - 34% | |
| Entertainment | - 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Pointe-à-Pitre (Guadeloupe) is 26% cheaper than in Chicago, Illinois (United States) | ||||
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| Pointe-à-Pitre | Chicago, Illinois | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €45 ($52) | $59 | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 ($19) | $30 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $292 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €75 ($86) | $112 | - 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | $16 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.43 ($5.14) | $5.84 | - 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | $8 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | $605 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.83 ($0.97) | $1.43 | - 32% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €40 ($47) | $75 | - 37% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €9 ($10) | $16 | - 37% | |
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TOTAL | - 24% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 234 prices entered by 40 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 24, 2025.
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