Cost of living in French Guiana compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 227% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in French Guiana is 227% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €18 (R$ 123) | R$ 28 | + 338% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (R$ 46) | R$ 27 | + 73% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €11 (R$ 75) | R$ 8 | + 856% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €2.00 (R$ 14) | R$ 3.88 | + 248% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €7 (R$ 47) | R$ 8 | + 464% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €5.50 (R$ 37) | R$ 5.58 | + 566% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.00 (R$ 27) | R$ 17 | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €3.25 (R$ 22) | R$ 7 | + 205% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.50 (R$ 10) | R$ 4.55 | + 123% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.25 (R$ 8) | R$ 4.82 | + 75% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (R$ 54) | R$ 38 | + 43% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | - | R$ 7 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | R$ 3.37 | - | |
| Housing | + 140% | |||
| Housing in French Guiana is 140% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | R$ 3,095 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,000 (R$ 6,759) | R$ 1,821 | + 271% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €215 (R$ 1,453) | R$ 493 | + 195% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €900 (R$ 6,083) | R$ 2,061 | + 195% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €700 (R$ 4,732) | R$ 1,276 | + 271% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €170 (R$ 1,149) | R$ 357 | + 222% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €65 (R$ 436) | R$ 79 | + 449% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €250 (R$ 1,690) | R$ 1,672 | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €98 (R$ 659) | R$ 471 | + 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €18 (R$ 122) | R$ 22 | + 447% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (R$ 61) | R$ 17 | + 257% | |
| Clothes | + 45% | |||
| Clothes in French Guiana is 45% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €45 (R$ 304) | R$ 209 | + 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €40 (R$ 270) | R$ 192 | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €63 (R$ 422) | R$ 324 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €75 (R$ 507) | R$ 247 | + 106% | |
| Transportation | + 38% | |||
| Transportation in French Guiana is 38% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,505 (R$ 131,839) | R$ 87,728 | + 50% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.57 (R$ 11) | R$ 4.45 | + 138% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | R$ 223 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 75% | |||
| Personal Care in French Guiana is 75% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | R$ 16 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | R$ 41 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | R$ 218 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | R$ 15 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.13 (R$ 21) | R$ 11 | + 89% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €7 (R$ 45) | R$ 16 | + 189% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €4.00 (R$ 27) | R$ 5.97 | + 353% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.00 (R$ 14) | R$ 4.07 | + 232% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (R$ 108) | R$ 43 | + 150% | |
| Entertainment | + 63% | |||
| Entertainment in French Guiana is 63% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €28 (R$ 186) | R$ 94 | + 98% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (R$ 108) | R$ 52 | + 106% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €18 (R$ 122) | R$ 219 | - 44% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €48 (R$ 321) | R$ 183 | + 76% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (R$ 57) | R$ 25 | + 128% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | R$ 11 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.50 (R$ 30) | R$ 10 | + 210% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | R$ 3,532 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.36 (R$ 2.43) | R$ 1.27 | + 91% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | R$ 117 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €10 (R$ 68) | R$ 10 | + 555% | |
| TOTAL | + 108% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 15,596 prices entered by 1,564 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in French Guiana is 108% more expensive than in Brazil
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