Cost of living in Pointe-à-Pitre (Guadeloupe) is about the same as in Melbourne (Australia)
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| Food | - 0% | |||
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| Food in Pointe-à-Pitre (Guadeloupe) is about the same as in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
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| Pointe-à-Pitre | Melbourne | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €18 (AU$33) | AU$24 | + 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (AU$14) | AU$16 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6 (AU$11) | AU$9 | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.24 (AU$2.22) | AU$2.03 | + 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.44 (AU$6) | AU$8 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.20 (AU$5.72) | AU$8 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | AU$12 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.87 (AU$5.14) | AU$5.15 | - 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.17 (AU$3.88) | AU$3.71 | + 5% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €3.27 (AU$5.86) | AU$8 | - 29% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | AU$20 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.82 (AU$5.05) | AU$4.30 | + 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.05 (AU$1.88) | AU$2.76 | - 32% | |
| Housing | - 23% | |||
| Housing in Pointe-à-Pitre (Guadeloupe) is 23% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
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| Pointe-à-Pitre | Melbourne | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,022 (AU$1,828) | AU$4,075 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | AU$2,763 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €75 (AU$135) | AU$250 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | AU$2,204 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | AU$1,960 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | AU$200 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €48 (AU$86) | AU$73 | + 19% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | AU$761 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €86 (AU$155) | AU$243 | - 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (AU$11) | AU$15 | - 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €14 (AU$24) | AU$44 | - 45% | |
| Clothes | - 31% | |||
| Clothes in Pointe-à-Pitre (Guadeloupe) is 31% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
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| Pointe-à-Pitre | Melbourne | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €69 (AU$123) | AU$118 | + 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €38 (AU$67) | AU$150 | - 55% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €110 (AU$198) | AU$181 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €87 (AU$155) | AU$205 | - 24% | |
| Transportation | + 9% | |||
| Transportation in Pointe-à-Pitre (Guadeloupe) is 9% more expensive than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
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| Pointe-à-Pitre | Melbourne | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,968 (AU$39,314) | AU$37,839 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.45 (AU$2.59) | AU$1.89 | + 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | AU$170 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | AU$28 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Pointe-à-Pitre (Guadeloupe) is 11% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
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| Pointe-à-Pitre | Melbourne | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6.00 (AU$11) | AU$9 | + 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | AU$17 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €28 (AU$50) | AU$82 | - 38% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.00 (AU$7) | AU$7 | - 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | AU$6 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.51 (AU$6) | AU$9 | - 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.88 (AU$5.15) | AU$4.99 | + 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.00 (AU$3.58) | AU$4.31 | - 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 (AU$37) | AU$43 | - 13% | |
| Entertainment | + 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Pointe-à-Pitre (Guadeloupe) is 30% more expensive than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
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| Pointe-à-Pitre | Melbourne | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €45 (AU$81) | AU$85 | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (AU$29) | AU$44 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | AU$416 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €75 (AU$133) | AU$134 | - 0% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | AU$24 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.43 (AU$8) | AU$5.65 | + 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | AU$14 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | AU$954 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.83 (AU$1.49) | AU$0.38 | + 296% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €40 (AU$72) | AU$93 | - 22% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €9 (AU$15) | AU$48 | - 68% | |
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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 404 prices entered by 49 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 24, 2025.
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