Cost of living in French Guiana compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 84% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in French Guiana is 84% more expensive than in China | ||||
| French Guiana | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €25 (191元) | 46元 | + 311% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (52元) | 40元 | + 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.00 (38元) | 16元 | + 140% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €2.00 (15元) | 18元 | - 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €5.00 (38元) | 19元 | + 103% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €5.50 (42元) | 11元 | + 286% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.00 (31元) | 63元 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €3.25 (25元) | 15元 | + 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.50 (11元) | 6元 | + 80% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €3.79 (29元) | 7元 | + 294% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6.00 (46元) | 118元 | - 61% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | - | 8元 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.20 (9元) | 16元 | - 44% | |
| Housing | + 29% | |||
| Housing in French Guiana is 29% more expensive than in China | ||||
| French Guiana | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,500 (11,441元) | 15,059元 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,200 (9,153元) | 9,006元 | + 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €215 (1,640元) | 421元 | + 289% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,000 (7,627元) | 7,547元 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €800 (6,102元) | 4,347元 | + 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €170 (1,297元) | 262元 | + 395% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €65 (492元) | 115元 | + 327% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €250 (1,907元) | 1,143元 | + 67% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €98 (744元) | 589元 | + 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €18 (137元) | 39元 | + 256% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (69元) | 51元 | + 35% | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in French Guiana is 6% cheaper than in China | ||||
| French Guiana | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €45 (343元) | 529元 | - 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €40 (305元) | 248元 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €63 (477元) | 626元 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €75 (572元) | 828元 | - 31% | |
| Transportation | + 11% | |||
| Transportation in French Guiana is 11% more expensive than in China | ||||
| French Guiana | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,505 (148,768元) | 161,247元 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.90 (14元) | 9元 | + 69% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 204元 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 6% | |||
| Personal Care in French Guiana is 6% more expensive than in China | ||||
| French Guiana | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 39元 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 27元 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €25 (191元) | 391元 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 53元 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.13 (24元) | 33元 | - 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €7 (51元) | 34元 | + 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €4.00 (31元) | 13元 | + 131% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.00 (15元) | 15元 | + 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €25 (191元) | 74元 | + 157% | |
| Entertainment | + 42% | |||
| Entertainment in French Guiana is 42% more expensive than in China | ||||
| French Guiana | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €40 (305元) | 265元 | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €14 (107元) | 110元 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €18 (137元) | 1,294元 | - 89% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €48 (362元) | 348元 | + 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (76元) | 79元 | - 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.00 (31元) | 29元 | + 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €6 (46元) | 18元 | + 158% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 3,321元 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.36 (2.75元) | 0.20元 | + 1273% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | 410元 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €10 (76元) | 24元 | + 215% | |
| TOTAL | + 32% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,355 prices entered by 136 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2023.
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Cost of living in French Guiana is 32% more expensive than in China
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