Cost of living in French Guiana compared to China
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| Food | + 126% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in French Guiana is 126% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €18 (139元) | 45元 | + 207% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (52元) | 34元 | + 54% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €11 (84元) | 15元 | + 445% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €2.00 (15元) | 15元 | + 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €7 (53元) | 13元 | + 299% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €5.50 (42元) | 8元 | + 418% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.00 (31元) | 59元 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €3.25 (25元) | 15元 | + 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.50 (11元) | 6.00元 | + 91% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.25 (10元) | 5.17元 | + 85% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (61元) | 112元 | - 45% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | - | 8元 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | 14元 | - | |
| Housing | + 74% | |||
| Housing in French Guiana is 74% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,300 (9,918元) | 9,398元 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,000 (7,629元) | 4,943元 | + 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €215 (1,640元) | 431元 | + 281% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €900 (6,866元) | 5,740元 | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €700 (5,340元) | 3,007元 | + 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €170 (1,297元) | 285元 | + 355% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €65 (492元) | 96元 | + 413% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €250 (1,907元) | 2,464元 | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €98 (744元) | 561元 | + 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €18 (137元) | 38元 | + 260% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (69元) | 47元 | + 45% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in French Guiana is about the same as in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €45 (343元) | 481元 | - 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €40 (305元) | 250元 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €63 (477元) | 647元 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €75 (572元) | 620元 | - 8% | |
| Transportation | + 17% | |||
| Transportation in French Guiana is 17% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,505 (148,800元) | 134,340元 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.57 (12元) | 7元 | + 71% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 149元 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 11% | |||
| Personal Care in French Guiana is 11% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 37元 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 45元 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 347元 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 62元 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.13 (24元) | 47元 | - 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €7 (51元) | 31元 | + 63% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €4.00 (31元) | 8元 | + 268% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.00 (15元) | 12元 | + 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (122元) | 71元 | + 73% | |
| Entertainment | + 28% | |||
| Entertainment in French Guiana is 28% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €28 (210元) | 177元 | + 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (122元) | 100元 | + 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €18 (137元) | 1,029元 | - 87% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €48 (362元) | 395元 | - 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (65元) | 68元 | - 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | 33元 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.50 (34元) | 31元 | + 12% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 3,256元 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.36 (2.75元) | 0.31元 | + 786% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | 335元 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | 22元 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 54% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 3,015 prices entered by 352 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2020.
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Cost of living in French Guiana is 54% more expensive than in China
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