Cost of living in French Guiana compared to Brazil
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| Food | + 141% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in French Guiana is 141% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| French Guiana | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (R$ 92) | R$ 39 | + 137% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (R$ 42) | R$ 37 | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.00 (R$ 25) | R$ 12 | + 105% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.50 (R$ 9) | R$ 5.57 | + 65% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €10 (R$ 61) | R$ 13 | + 363% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €8 (R$ 49) | R$ 8 | + 528% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €10 (R$ 61) | R$ 26 | + 140% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €5.00 (R$ 31) | R$ 12 | + 146% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.40 (R$ 15) | R$ 7 | + 119% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.27 (R$ 14) | R$ 6 | + 120% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 (R$ 61) | R$ 48 | + 28% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €3.00 (R$ 18) | R$ 10 | + 82% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.90 (R$ 12) | R$ 4.49 | + 160% | |
| Housing | + 178% | |||
| Housing in French Guiana is 178% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| French Guiana | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,600 (R$ 15,986) | R$ 4,181 | + 282% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,600 (R$ 9,838) | R$ 2,789 | + 253% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €150 (R$ 922) | R$ 740 | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,000 (R$ 6,149) | R$ 3,041 | + 102% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €750 (R$ 4,611) | R$ 2,051 | + 125% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €50 (R$ 307) | R$ 513 | - 40% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €65 (R$ 397) | R$ 89 | + 344% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €250 (R$ 1,537) | R$ 1,805 | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €98 (R$ 599) | R$ 633 | - 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €11 (R$ 65) | R$ 30 | + 114% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (R$ 61) | R$ 22 | + 184% | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in French Guiana is 6% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| French Guiana | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €45 (R$ 277) | R$ 284 | - 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €40 (R$ 246) | R$ 283 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €63 (R$ 384) | R$ 416 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €75 (R$ 461) | R$ 313 | + 47% | |
| Transportation | + 16% | |||
| Transportation in French Guiana is 16% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| French Guiana | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,505 (R$ 119,925) | R$ 118,143 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.80 (R$ 11) | R$ 6 | + 81% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | R$ 242 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 32% | |||
| Personal Care in French Guiana is 32% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| French Guiana | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | R$ 22 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | R$ 48 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €25 (R$ 154) | R$ 276 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | R$ 23 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.13 (R$ 19) | R$ 14 | + 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €7 (R$ 41) | R$ 21 | + 98% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €4.00 (R$ 25) | R$ 8 | + 228% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.00 (R$ 12) | R$ 6 | + 105% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €25 (R$ 154) | R$ 58 | + 166% | |
| Entertainment | + 78% | |||
| Entertainment in French Guiana is 78% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| French Guiana | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €40 (R$ 246) | R$ 115 | + 113% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €14 (R$ 86) | R$ 60 | + 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €18 (R$ 111) | R$ 234 | - 53% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €90 (R$ 553) | R$ 239 | + 132% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (R$ 61) | R$ 32 | + 93% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €5.00 (R$ 31) | R$ 16 | + 88% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €6 (R$ 37) | R$ 12 | + 220% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | R$ 3,574 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.36 (R$ 2.21) | R$ 1.35 | + 64% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €40 (R$ 246) | R$ 141 | + 74% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €11 (R$ 68) | R$ 12 | + 450% | |
| TOTAL | + 92% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 14,808 prices entered by 1,504 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 28, 2025.
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Cost of living in French Guiana is 92% more expensive than in Brazil
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