- Cost of Living
- French Guiana
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in French Guiana compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 123% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in French Guiana is 123% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €18 (143元) | 53元 | + 169% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (54元) | 33元 | + 60% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €11 (86元) | 15元 | + 472% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €2.00 (16元) | 16元 | - 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €7 (55元) | 16元 | + 247% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €5.50 (43元) | 8元 | + 431% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.00 (31元) | 63元 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €3.25 (25元) | 13元 | + 92% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.50 (12元) | 7元 | + 79% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.25 (10元) | 5.65元 | + 73% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (63元) | 114元 | - 45% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | - | 8元 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | 12元 | - | |
| Housing | + 80% | |||
| Housing in French Guiana is 80% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,600 (12,509元) | 9,680元 | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,000 (7,818元) | 4,478元 | + 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €215 (1,681元) | 425元 | + 295% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €900 (7,036元) | 5,710元 | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €700 (5,473元) | 3,485元 | + 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €170 (1,329元) | 304元 | + 337% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €65 (504元) | 88元 | + 475% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €250 (1,955元) | 2,242元 | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €98 (762元) | 678元 | + 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €18 (141元) | 40元 | + 248% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (70元) | 39元 | + 81% | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in French Guiana is 6% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €45 (352元) | 554元 | - 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €40 (313元) | 280元 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €63 (489元) | 614元 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €75 (586元) | 672元 | - 13% | |
| 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 (152,490元) | 145,666元 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.57 (12元) | 7元 | + 68% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 154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) | - | 26元 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 32元 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | 425元 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | 30元 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.13 (24元) | 37元 | - 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €7 (52元) | 38元 | + 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €4.00 (31元) | 10元 | + 220% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.00 (16元) | 14元 | + 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (125元) | 59元 | + 111% | |
| Entertainment | + 24% | |||
| Entertainment in French Guiana is 24% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €28 (215元) | 159元 | + 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (125元) | 86元 | + 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €18 (141元) | 723元 | - 81% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €48 (371元) | 375元 | - 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (66元) | 60元 | + 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | 34元 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.50 (35元) | 34元 | + 3% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | 3,310元 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.36 (2.81元) | 0.98元 | + 187% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | 300元 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | 20元 | - | |
| 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 4,236 prices entered by 557 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in French Guiana is 55% more expensive than in China
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