Cost of living in French Guiana compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 107% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in French Guiana is 107% more expensive than in China | ||||
| French Guiana | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €18 (130元) | 43元 | + 199% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (49元) | 37元 | + 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €11 (78元) | 17元 | + 363% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €2.00 (14元) | 14元 | - 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €7 (50元) | 16元 | + 202% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €5.50 (39元) | 9元 | + 344% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.00 (28元) | 48元 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €3.25 (23元) | 13元 | + 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.50 (11元) | 6元 | + 75% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.25 (9元) | 7元 | + 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (57元) | 97元 | - 41% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | - | 9元 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | 13元 | - | |
| Housing | + 38% | |||
| Housing in French Guiana is 38% more expensive than in China | ||||
| French Guiana | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | 13,898元 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,000 (7,094元) | 8,379元 | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €215 (1,525元) | 462元 | + 230% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €900 (6,384元) | 6,525元 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €700 (4,966元) | 4,376元 | + 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €170 (1,206元) | 516元 | + 134% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €65 (458元) | 140元 | + 226% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €250 (1,773元) | 1,829元 | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €98 (692元) | 546元 | + 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €18 (128元) | 50元 | + 156% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (64元) | 66元 | - 4% | |
| Clothes | - 19% | |||
| Clothes in French Guiana is 19% cheaper than in China | ||||
| French Guiana | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €45 (319元) | 511元 | - 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €40 (284元) | 288元 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €63 (443元) | 654元 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €75 (532元) | 844元 | - 37% | |
| Transportation | - 2% | |||
| Transportation in French Guiana is about the same as in China | ||||
| French Guiana | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,505 (138,362元) | 148,501元 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | 8元 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 206元 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 11% | |||
| Personal Care in French Guiana is 11% more expensive than in China | ||||
| French Guiana | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 28元 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 27元 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 386元 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 30元 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.13 (22元) | 19元 | + 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €7 (47元) | 44元 | + 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €4.00 (28元) | 21元 | + 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.00 (14元) | 16元 | - 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (114元) | 82元 | + 38% | |
| Entertainment | + 27% | |||
| Entertainment in French Guiana is 27% more expensive than in China | ||||
| French Guiana | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €28 (195元) | 260元 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (114元) | 122元 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €18 (128元) | 417元 | - 69% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €48 (337元) | 319元 | + 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (60元) | 90元 | - 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | 31元 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.50 (32元) | 19元 | + 72% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 2,968元 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.36 (2.55元) | 0.24元 | + 946% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | 410元 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €10 (71元) | 38元 | + 89% | |
| TOTAL | + 33% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,156 prices entered by 110 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 04, 2022.
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Cost of living in French Guiana is 33% more expensive than in China
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