Cost of living in Guadeloupe compared to Brazil
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Food | + 113% | |||
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Food in Guadeloupe is 113% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Guadeloupe | Brazil | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €21 (R$ 109) | R$ 36 | + 200% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (R$ 44) | R$ 34 | + 29% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €8 (R$ 43) | R$ 11 | + 279% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.50 (R$ 8) | R$ 5.84 | + 36% | |
12 eggs, large | €4.00 (R$ 21) | R$ 12 | + 71% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.52 (R$ 19) | R$ 8 | + 146% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6.00 (R$ 32) | R$ 26 | + 22% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.74 (R$ 14) | R$ 9 | + 55% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.26 (R$ 12) | R$ 5.68 | + 110% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €3.57 (R$ 19) | R$ 6 | + 209% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 (R$ 53) | R$ 44 | + 20% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.74 (R$ 14) | R$ 9 | + 65% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.10 (R$ 5.83) | R$ 4.89 | + 19% | |
Housing | + 66% | |||
Housing in Guadeloupe is 66% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Guadeloupe | Brazil | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €938 (R$ 4,952) | R$ 3,721 | + 33% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €751 (R$ 3,963) | R$ 2,493 | + 59% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €100 (R$ 528) | R$ 595 | - 11% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €652 (R$ 3,441) | R$ 2,643 | + 30% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €600 (R$ 3,168) | R$ 1,696 | + 87% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €80 (R$ 422) | R$ 510 | - 17% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €60 (R$ 317) | R$ 89 | + 255% | |
40” flat screen tv | €300 (R$ 1,584) | R$ 2,004 | - 21% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €79 (R$ 417) | R$ 630 | - 34% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (R$ 37) | R$ 29 | + 28% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €17 (R$ 87) | R$ 21 | + 325% | |
Clothes | - 2% | |||
Clothes in Guadeloupe is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
Guadeloupe | Brazil | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €55 (R$ 289) | R$ 250 | + 16% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €38 (R$ 199) | R$ 247 | - 20% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €110 (R$ 583) | R$ 410 | + 42% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €87 (R$ 458) | R$ 304 | + 51% | |
Transportation | + 17% | |||
Transportation in Guadeloupe is 17% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Guadeloupe | Brazil | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,761 (R$ 104,325) | R$ 116,563 | - 10% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €2.21 (R$ 12) | R$ 5.53 | + 111% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | R$ 230 | - | |
Personal Care | + 12% | |||
Personal Care in Guadeloupe is 12% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Guadeloupe | Brazil | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6.00 (R$ 32) | R$ 22 | + 46% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (R$ 42) | R$ 44 | - 3% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €32 (R$ 170) | R$ 263 | - 36% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.00 (R$ 21) | R$ 23 | - 9% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.50 (R$ 13) | R$ 13 | + 2% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.52 (R$ 19) | R$ 19 | + 0% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.81 (R$ 15) | R$ 8 | + 93% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.00 (R$ 11) | R$ 5.28 | + 100% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 (R$ 117) | R$ 55 | + 111% | |
Entertainment | + 133% | |||
Entertainment in Guadeloupe is 133% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Guadeloupe | Brazil | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €51 (R$ 269) | R$ 113 | + 138% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €16 (R$ 82) | R$ 66 | + 24% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €25 (R$ 132) | R$ 205 | - 35% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €120 (R$ 634) | R$ 199 | + 219% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (R$ 53) | R$ 29 | + 82% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.43 (R$ 23) | R$ 12 | + 96% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.50 (R$ 29) | R$ 11 | + 162% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | R$ 4,141 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.83 (R$ 4.39) | R$ 1.29 | + 240% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €40 (R$ 214) | R$ 125 | + 71% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €9 (R$ 48) | R$ 11 | + 318% | |
TOTAL | + 64% |

These prices were last updated on June 06, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Guadeloupe is 64% more expensive than in Brazil
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