Cost of living in French Guiana compared to China
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| Food | + 141% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in French Guiana is 141% more expensive than in China | ||||
| French Guiana | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (124元) | 41元 | + 200% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (57元) | 38元 | + 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.00 (33元) | 15元 | + 126% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.50 (12元) | 14元 | - 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €10 (83元) | 16元 | + 428% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €8 (66元) | 10元 | + 534% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €10 (83元) | 50元 | + 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €5.00 (41元) | 16元 | + 155% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.40 (20元) | 6元 | + 207% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.27 (19元) | 7元 | + 181% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 (83元) | 89元 | - 7% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €3.00 (25元) | 8元 | + 209% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.90 (16元) | 13元 | + 26% | |
| Housing | + 105% | |||
| Housing in French Guiana is 105% more expensive than in China | ||||
| French Guiana | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,600 (21,540元) | 11,256元 | + 91% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,600 (13,255元) | 5,248元 | + 153% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €150 (1,243元) | 450元 | + 176% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,000 (8,285元) | 6,564元 | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €750 (6,213元) | 3,518元 | + 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €50 (414元) | 296元 | + 40% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €65 (534元) | 100元 | + 436% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €250 (2,071元) | 1,460元 | + 42% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €98 (808元) | 553元 | + 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €11 (87元) | 43元 | + 103% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (83元) | 50元 | + 67% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in French Guiana is about the same as in China | ||||
| French Guiana | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €45 (373元) | 418元 | - 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €40 (331元) | 302元 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €63 (518元) | 553元 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €75 (621元) | 705元 | - 12% | |
| Transportation | + 23% | |||
| Transportation in French Guiana is 23% more expensive than in China | ||||
| French Guiana | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,505 (161,585元) | 137,169元 | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.80 (15元) | 8元 | + 98% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 228元 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 15% | |||
| Personal Care in French Guiana is 15% more expensive than in China | ||||
| French Guiana | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 45元 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 59元 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €25 (207元) | 114元 | + 82% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 67元 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.13 (26元) | 57元 | - 55% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €7 (55元) | 25元 | + 121% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €4.00 (33元) | 6元 | + 437% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.00 (17元) | 15元 | + 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €25 (207元) | 64元 | + 222% | |
| Entertainment | + 84% | |||
| Entertainment in French Guiana is 84% more expensive than in China | ||||
| French Guiana | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €40 (331元) | 169元 | + 96% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €14 (116元) | 100元 | + 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €18 (149元) | 1,179元 | - 87% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €90 (746元) | 320元 | + 133% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (83元) | 81元 | + 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €5.00 (41元) | 28元 | + 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €6 (50元) | 19元 | + 163% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 3,680元 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.36 (2.98元) | 0.34元 | + 790% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €40 (331元) | 394元 | - 16% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €11 (91元) | 25元 | + 268% | |
| TOTAL | + 80% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 767 prices entered by 111 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 15, 2025.
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Cost of living in French Guiana is 80% more expensive than in China
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