Cost of living in Pointe-à-Pitre (Guadeloupe) is 80% more expensive than in Volta Redonda (Brazil)
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Food | + 166% | |||
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Food in Pointe-à-Pitre (Guadeloupe) is 166% more expensive than in Volta Redonda (Brazil) | ||||
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Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €18 (R$ 117) | R$ 27 | + 326% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (R$ 50) | R$ 29 | + 76% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6 (R$ 40) | R$ 9 | + 324% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.24 (R$ 8) | R$ 4.68 | + 69% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.44 (R$ 22) | R$ 10 | + 111% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.20 (R$ 20) | R$ 7 | + 204% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | R$ 20 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.87 (R$ 18) | R$ 8 | + 131% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.17 (R$ 14) | R$ 5.28 | + 162% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €3.27 (R$ 21) | R$ 4.18 | + 400% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | R$ 40 | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.82 (R$ 18) | R$ 8 | + 124% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.05 (R$ 7) | R$ 4.20 | + 59% | |
Housing | + 52% | |||
Housing in Pointe-à-Pitre (Guadeloupe) is 52% more expensive than in Volta Redonda (Brazil) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,022 (R$ 6,514) | R$ 1,750 | + 272% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | R$ 1,098 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €75 (R$ 480) | R$ 456 | + 5% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | R$ 896 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | R$ 676 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | R$ 500 | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €48 (R$ 308) | R$ 87 | + 253% | |
40” flat screen tv | - | R$ 1,800 | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €86 (R$ 551) | R$ 380 | + 45% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (R$ 40) | R$ 26 | + 54% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €14 (R$ 86) | R$ 13 | + 558% | |
Clothes | + 122% | |||
Clothes in Pointe-à-Pitre (Guadeloupe) is 122% more expensive than in Volta Redonda (Brazil) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €69 (R$ 440) | R$ 161 | + 173% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €38 (R$ 240) | R$ 140 | + 71% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €110 (R$ 704) | R$ 235 | + 200% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €87 (R$ 553) | R$ 250 | + 121% | |
Transportation | + 28% | |||
Transportation in Pointe-à-Pitre (Guadeloupe) is 28% more expensive than in Volta Redonda (Brazil) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,968 (R$ 140,082) | R$ 75,619 | + 85% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.45 (R$ 9) | R$ 5.65 | + 63% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | R$ 140 | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | R$ 36 | - | |
Personal Care | + 34% | |||
Personal Care in Pointe-à-Pitre (Guadeloupe) is 34% more expensive than in Volta Redonda (Brazil) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6.00 (R$ 38) | R$ 23 | + 65% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | R$ 41 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €28 (R$ 179) | R$ 187 | - 4% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.00 (R$ 26) | R$ 16 | + 57% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | R$ 12 | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.51 (R$ 22) | R$ 21 | + 8% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.88 (R$ 18) | R$ 4.94 | + 272% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.00 (R$ 13) | R$ 4.04 | + 216% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 (R$ 132) | R$ 43 | + 205% | |
Entertainment | + 124% | |||
Entertainment in Pointe-à-Pitre (Guadeloupe) is 124% more expensive than in Volta Redonda (Brazil) | ||||
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Pointe-à-Pitre | Volta Redonda | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €45 (R$ 288) | R$ 82 | + 252% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €16 (R$ 102) | R$ 39 | + 165% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 127 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €75 (R$ 475) | R$ 139 | + 243% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | R$ 22 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.43 (R$ 28) | R$ 10 | + 178% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | R$ 8 | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.83 (R$ 5.30) | R$ 2.03 | + 161% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €40 (R$ 258) | R$ 117 | + 121% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €9 (R$ 54) | R$ 8 | + 615% | |
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TOTAL | + 80% |

These prices were last updated on June 24, 2025.
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