Cost of living in French Guiana compared to China
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| Food | + 124% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in French Guiana is 124% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €18 (144元) | 54元 | + 166% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (54元) | 36元 | + 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €11 (87元) | 16元 | + 448% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €2.00 (16元) | 14元 | + 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €7 (55元) | 14元 | + 291% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €5.50 (43元) | 8元 | + 410% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.00 (31元) | 56元 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €3.25 (26元) | 13元 | + 104% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.50 (12元) | 7元 | + 80% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.25 (10元) | 6元 | + 60% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (63元) | 109元 | - 42% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | - | 9元 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | 10元 | - | |
| Housing | + 73% | |||
| Housing in French Guiana is 73% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | 7,537元 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,000 (7,874元) | 4,597元 | + 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €215 (1,693元) | 416元 | + 307% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €900 (7,087元) | 6,994元 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €700 (5,512元) | 3,863元 | + 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €170 (1,339元) | 264元 | + 407% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €65 (508元) | 87元 | + 484% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €250 (1,969元) | 2,180元 | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €98 (768元) | 614元 | + 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €18 (142元) | 46元 | + 206% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (71元) | 45元 | + 59% | |
| Clothes | + 19% | |||
| Clothes in French Guiana is 19% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €45 (354元) | 370元 | - 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €40 (315元) | 226元 | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €63 (492元) | 582元 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €75 (591元) | 519元 | + 14% | |
| Transportation | + 15% | |||
| Transportation in French Guiana is 15% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,505 (153,581元) | 160,747元 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.57 (12元) | 6元 | + 92% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 177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) | - | 29元 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 35元 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 488元 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 31元 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.13 (25元) | 38元 | - 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €7 (52元) | 33元 | + 60% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €4.00 (31元) | 9元 | + 241% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.00 (16元) | 10元 | + 54% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (126元) | 86元 | + 47% | |
| Entertainment | + 29% | |||
| Entertainment in French Guiana is 29% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €28 (217元) | 195元 | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (126元) | 95元 | + 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €18 (142元) | 996元 | - 86% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €48 (374元) | 413元 | - 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (67元) | 71元 | - 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | 34元 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.50 (35元) | 32元 | + 10% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 3,170元 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.36 (2.83元) | 0.55元 | + 418% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | 370元 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €10 (79元) | 22元 | + 256% | |
| 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 1,853 prices entered by 199 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 25, 2021.
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Cost of living in French Guiana is 55% more expensive than in China
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