Cost of living in French Guiana compared to Egypt
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Food | + 255% | |||
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Food in French Guiana is 255% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
French Guiana | Egypt | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €25 (E£ 1,302) | E£ 245 | + 430% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (E£ 357) | E£ 166 | + 115% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.00 (E£ 260) | E£ 114 | + 128% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €2.00 (E£ 104) | E£ 32 | + 227% | |
12 eggs, large | €5.00 (E£ 260) | E£ 64 | + 308% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €5.50 (E£ 286) | E£ 14 | + 1971% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.00 (E£ 208) | E£ 98 | + 113% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €3.25 (E£ 169) | E£ 37 | + 353% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.50 (E£ 78) | E£ 15 | + 405% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €3.79 (E£ 197) | E£ 51 | + 289% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6.00 (E£ 312) | E£ 234 | + 34% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | - | E£ 22 | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.20 (E£ 62) | E£ 14 | + 342% | |
Housing | + 329% | |||
Housing in French Guiana is 329% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
French Guiana | Egypt | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,500 (E£ 78,104) | E£ 24,504 | + 219% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,200 (E£ 62,484) | E£ 12,343 | + 406% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €215 (E£ 11,195) | E£ 1,497 | + 648% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,000 (E£ 52,070) | E£ 13,219 | + 294% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €800 (E£ 41,656) | E£ 7,080 | + 488% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €170 (E£ 8,852) | E£ 1,310 | + 576% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €65 (E£ 3,358) | E£ 303 | + 1009% | |
40” flat screen tv | €250 (E£ 13,017) | E£ 13,094 | - 1% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €98 (E£ 5,077) | E£ 10,228 | - 50% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €18 (E£ 937) | E£ 193 | + 385% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (E£ 469) | E£ 133 | + 253% | |
Clothes | - 8% | |||
Clothes in French Guiana is 8% cheaper than in Egypt | ||||
French Guiana | Egypt | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €45 (E£ 2,343) | E£ 2,437 | - 4% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €40 (E£ 2,083) | E£ 1,995 | + 4% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €63 (E£ 3,254) | E£ 5,429 | - 40% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €75 (E£ 3,905) | E£ 4,987 | - 22% | |
Transportation | + 29% | |||
Transportation in French Guiana is 29% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
French Guiana | Egypt | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,505 (E£ 1,015,592) | E£ 1,249,650 | - 19% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.90 (E£ 99) | E£ 11 | + 766% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | E£ 620 | - | |
Personal Care | + 89% | |||
Personal Care in French Guiana is 89% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
French Guiana | Egypt | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | E£ 56 | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | E£ 112 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €25 (E£ 1,302) | E£ 419 | + 211% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | E£ 76 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.13 (E£ 163) | E£ 125 | + 30% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €7 (E£ 347) | E£ 100 | + 246% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €4.00 (E£ 208) | E£ 63 | + 231% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.00 (E£ 104) | E£ 43 | + 142% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €25 (E£ 1,302) | E£ 134 | + 872% | |
Entertainment | + 117% | |||
Entertainment in French Guiana is 117% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
French Guiana | Egypt | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €40 (E£ 2,083) | E£ 576 | + 262% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €14 (E£ 729) | E£ 278 | + 162% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €18 (E£ 937) | E£ 1,113 | - 16% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €48 (E£ 2,473) | E£ 931 | + 166% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (E£ 521) | E£ 130 | + 301% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.00 (E£ 208) | E£ 75 | + 178% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €6 (E£ 316) | E£ 218 | + 45% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | E£ 19,450 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.36 (E£ 19) | E£ 3.15 | + 495% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | - | E£ 1,592 | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €10 (E£ 521) | E£ 62 | + 743% | |
TOTAL | + 137% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 807 prices entered by 93 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2024.
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Cost of living in French Guiana is 137% more expensive than in Egypt
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