- Cost of Living
- French Guiana
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in French Guiana compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 121% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in French Guiana is 121% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €18 (141元) | 51元 | + 176% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (53元) | 34元 | + 56% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €11 (85元) | 15元 | + 479% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €2.00 (15元) | 15元 | + 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €7 (54元) | 16元 | + 238% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €5.50 (42元) | 8元 | + 418% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.00 (31元) | 58元 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €3.25 (25元) | 13元 | + 86% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.50 (12元) | 7元 | + 75% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.25 (10元) | 5.63元 | + 71% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (62元) | 114元 | - 46% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | - | 8元 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | 12元 | - | |
| Housing | + 82% | |||
| Housing in French Guiana is 82% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,600 (12,323元) | 9,408元 | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,000 (7,702元) | 4,307元 | + 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €215 (1,656元) | 439元 | + 277% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €900 (6,931元) | 5,706元 | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €700 (5,391元) | 3,520元 | + 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €170 (1,309元) | 311元 | + 321% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €65 (497元) | 86元 | + 475% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €250 (1,925元) | 2,131元 | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €98 (751元) | 681元 | + 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €18 (139元) | 37元 | + 273% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (69元) | 38元 | + 81% | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in French Guiana is 5% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €45 (347元) | 553元 | - 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €40 (308元) | 260元 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €63 (481元) | 624元 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €75 (578元) | 694元 | - 17% | |
| Transportation | + 14% | |||
| Transportation in French Guiana is 14% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,505 (150,217元) | 143,509元 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.57 (12元) | 7元 | + 64% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 156元 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 22% | |||
| Personal Care in French Guiana is 22% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 26元 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 30元 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | 493元 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | 29元 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.13 (24元) | 36元 | - 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €7 (51元) | 36元 | + 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €4.00 (31元) | 9元 | + 231% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.00 (15元) | 14元 | + 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (123元) | 59元 | + 109% | |
| Entertainment | + 24% | |||
| Entertainment in French Guiana is 24% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €28 (212元) | 148元 | + 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (123元) | 86元 | + 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €18 (139元) | 752元 | - 82% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €48 (366元) | 367元 | - 0% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (65元) | 59元 | + 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | 34元 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.50 (35元) | 33元 | + 4% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | 3,239元 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.36 (2.77元) | 0.99元 | + 179% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | 309元 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | 20元 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 55% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,323 prices entered by 530 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 17, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in French Guiana is 55% more expensive than in China
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