Cost of living in French Guiana compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 157% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in French Guiana is 157% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €18 (R$ 87) | R$ 29 | + 203% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (R$ 33) | R$ 25 | + 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €11 (R$ 52) | R$ 7 | + 634% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €2.00 (R$ 10) | R$ 3.31 | + 187% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €7 (R$ 33) | R$ 7 | + 371% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €5.50 (R$ 26) | R$ 5.58 | + 369% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.00 (R$ 19) | R$ 16 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €3.25 (R$ 15) | R$ 5.95 | + 160% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.50 (R$ 7) | R$ 4.00 | + 79% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.25 (R$ 5.95) | R$ 4.53 | + 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (R$ 38) | R$ 39 | - 3% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | - | R$ 7 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | R$ 3.31 | - | |
| Housing | + 130% | |||
| Housing in French Guiana is 130% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,300 (R$ 6,191) | R$ 3,239 | + 91% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,000 (R$ 4,763) | R$ 1,910 | + 149% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €215 (R$ 1,024) | R$ 564 | + 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €900 (R$ 4,286) | R$ 2,037 | + 110% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €700 (R$ 3,334) | R$ 1,338 | + 149% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €170 (R$ 810) | R$ 343 | + 136% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €65 (R$ 307) | R$ 79 | + 289% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €250 (R$ 1,191) | R$ 1,537 | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €98 (R$ 464) | R$ 428 | + 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €18 (R$ 86) | R$ 23 | + 275% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (R$ 43) | R$ 16 | + 162% | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in French Guiana is 12% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €45 (R$ 214) | R$ 199 | + 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €40 (R$ 191) | R$ 171 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €63 (R$ 298) | R$ 306 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €75 (R$ 357) | R$ 243 | + 47% | |
| Transportation | + 15% | |||
| Transportation in French Guiana is 15% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,505 (R$ 92,892) | R$ 88,717 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.57 (R$ 7) | R$ 4.35 | + 71% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | R$ 212 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 54% | |||
| Personal Care in French Guiana is 54% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | R$ 18 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | R$ 43 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | R$ 241 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | R$ 16 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.13 (R$ 15) | R$ 12 | + 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €7 (R$ 32) | R$ 15 | + 109% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €4.00 (R$ 19) | R$ 5.27 | + 261% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.00 (R$ 10) | R$ 3.66 | + 160% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (R$ 76) | R$ 37 | + 104% | |
| Entertainment | + 25% | |||
| Entertainment in French Guiana is 25% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €28 (R$ 131) | R$ 100 | + 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (R$ 76) | R$ 51 | + 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €18 (R$ 86) | R$ 219 | - 61% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €48 (R$ 226) | R$ 177 | + 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (R$ 40) | R$ 23 | + 78% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | R$ 9 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.50 (R$ 21) | R$ 11 | + 88% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | R$ 2,764 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.36 (R$ 1.71) | R$ 1.17 | + 46% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | R$ 114 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | R$ 10 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 75% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 12,350 prices entered by 1,228 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 26, 2020.
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Cost of living in French Guiana is 75% more expensive than in Brazil
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