Cost of living in French Guiana compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 156% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in French Guiana is 156% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| French Guiana | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €25 (Taka 2,924) | Taka 354 | + 725% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (Taka 801) | Taka 372 | + 116% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.00 (Taka 585) | Taka 189 | + 210% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €2.00 (Taka 234) | Taka 91 | + 158% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €5.00 (Taka 585) | Taka 156 | + 276% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €5.50 (Taka 643) | Taka 83 | + 674% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.00 (Taka 468) | Taka 697 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €3.25 (Taka 380) | Taka 209 | + 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.50 (Taka 175) | Taka 37 | + 375% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €3.79 (Taka 443) | Taka 488 | - 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6.00 (Taka 702) | Taka 1,255 | - 44% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | - | Taka 130 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.20 (Taka 140) | Taka 57 | + 148% | |
| Housing | + 195% | |||
| Housing in French Guiana is 195% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| French Guiana | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,500 (Taka 175,454) | Taka 48,251 | + 264% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,200 (Taka 140,364) | Taka 35,702 | + 293% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €215 (Taka 25,148) | Taka 3,885 | + 547% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,000 (Taka 116,970) | Taka 61,660 | + 90% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €800 (Taka 93,576) | Taka 33,185 | + 182% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €170 (Taka 19,885) | Taka 3,381 | + 488% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €65 (Taka 7,545) | Taka 945 | + 699% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €250 (Taka 29,242) | Taka 42,323 | - 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €98 (Taka 11,405) | Taka 19,150 | - 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €18 (Taka 2,105) | Taka 561 | + 275% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (Taka 1,053) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 41% | |||
| Clothes in French Guiana is 41% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| French Guiana | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €45 (Taka 5,264) | Taka 2,028 | + 160% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €40 (Taka 4,679) | Taka 3,683 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €63 (Taka 7,311) | Taka 7,920 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €75 (Taka 8,773) | Taka 4,630 | + 89% | |
| Transportation | - 3% | |||
| Transportation in French Guiana is about the same as in Bangladesh | ||||
| French Guiana | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,505 (Taka 2,281,435) | Taka 4,000,000 | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.90 (Taka 222) | Taka 128 | + 74% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Taka 3,514 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 56% | |||
| Personal Care in French Guiana is 56% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| French Guiana | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Taka 228 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Taka 647 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €25 (Taka 2,924) | Taka 1,685 | + 74% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Taka 409 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.13 (Taka 366) | Taka 325 | + 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €7 (Taka 780) | Taka 468 | + 67% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €4.00 (Taka 468) | Taka 94 | + 400% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.00 (Taka 234) | Taka 172 | + 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €25 (Taka 2,924) | Taka 640 | + 357% | |
| Entertainment | + 79% | |||
| Entertainment in French Guiana is 79% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| French Guiana | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €40 (Taka 4,679) | Taka 1,598 | + 193% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €14 (Taka 1,638) | Taka 896 | + 83% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €18 (Taka 2,105) | Taka 1,777 | + 18% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €48 (Taka 5,556) | Taka 3,233 | + 72% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (Taka 1,170) | Taka 999 | + 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.00 (Taka 468) | Taka 266 | + 76% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €6 (Taka 709) | Taka 486 | + 46% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Taka 35,756 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.36 (Taka 42) | Taka 10 | + 321% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | Taka 1,738 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €10 (Taka 1,170) | Taka 312 | + 275% | |
| TOTAL | + 86% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 780 prices entered by 290 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 01, 2023.
Exchange rate:
116.970
BDT
/
EUR
Cost of living in French Guiana is 86% more expensive than in Bangladesh
Other Country Comparisons
- Cost of living in American Samoa is in Bangladesh
- Cost of living in Argentina is 15% more expensive than in Bangladesh
- Cost of living in Antarctica is in Bangladesh
- Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 97% more expensive than in Bangladesh
- Cost of living in Angola is about the same as in Bangladesh
- Cost of living in Albania is 43% more expensive than in Bangladesh
- Cost of living in Andorra is 85% more expensive than in Bangladesh
- Cost of living in Anguilla is 230% more expensive than in Bangladesh