Cost of living in French Guiana compared to India
Currency:
Food | + 193% | |||
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Food in French Guiana is 193% more expensive than in India | ||||
French Guiana | India | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €25 (₨2,213) | ₨375 | + 491% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (₨606) | ₨332 | + 83% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.00 (₨443) | ₨165 | + 168% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €2.00 (₨177) | ₨58 | + 207% | |
12 eggs, large | €5.00 (₨443) | ₨92 | + 383% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €5.50 (₨487) | ₨39 | + 1145% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.00 (₨354) | ₨239 | + 48% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €3.25 (₨288) | ₨154 | + 86% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.50 (₨133) | ₨31 | + 331% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €3.79 (₨335) | ₨169 | + 99% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6.00 (₨531) | ₨769 | - 31% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | - | ₨91 | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.20 (₨106) | ₨38 | + 182% | |
Housing | + 264% | |||
Housing in French Guiana is 264% more expensive than in India | ||||
French Guiana | India | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,500 (₨132,790) | ₨40,472 | + 228% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,200 (₨106,232) | ₨24,259 | + 338% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €215 (₨19,033) | ₨5,263 | + 262% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,000 (₨88,527) | ₨24,750 | + 258% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €800 (₨70,821) | ₨14,691 | + 382% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €170 (₨15,050) | ₨6,007 | + 151% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €65 (₨5,710) | ₨665 | + 758% | |
40” flat screen tv | €250 (₨22,132) | ₨29,903 | - 26% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €98 (₨8,631) | ₨11,999 | - 28% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €18 (₨1,593) | ₨535 | + 198% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (₨797) | ₨428 | + 86% | |
Clothes | + 39% | |||
Clothes in French Guiana is 39% more expensive than in India | ||||
French Guiana | India | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €45 (₨3,984) | ₨2,524 | + 58% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €40 (₨3,541) | ₨2,741 | + 29% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €63 (₨5,533) | ₨4,298 | + 29% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €75 (₨6,639) | ₨3,255 | + 104% | |
Transportation | + 20% | |||
Transportation in French Guiana is 20% more expensive than in India | ||||
French Guiana | India | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,505 (₨1,726,666) | ₨1,326,030 | + 30% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.90 (₨168) | ₨105 | + 60% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨1,104 | - | |
Personal Care | + 60% | |||
Personal Care in French Guiana is 60% more expensive than in India | ||||
French Guiana | India | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨138 | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨276 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €25 (₨2,213) | ₨905 | + 145% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ₨396 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.13 (₨277) | ₨223 | + 24% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €7 (₨590) | ₨281 | + 110% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €4.00 (₨354) | ₨167 | + 113% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.00 (₨177) | ₨98 | + 80% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €25 (₨2,213) | ₨306 | + 623% | |
Entertainment | + 104% | |||
Entertainment in French Guiana is 104% more expensive than in India | ||||
French Guiana | India | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €40 (₨3,541) | ₨1,460 | + 143% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €14 (₨1,239) | ₨600 | + 106% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €18 (₨1,593) | ₨1,500 | + 6% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €48 (₨4,205) | ₨1,872 | + 125% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (₨885) | ₨756 | + 17% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.00 (₨354) | ₨217 | + 63% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €6 (₨537) | ₨182 | + 194% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨51,130 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.36 (₨32) | ₨1.39 | + 2185% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | - | ₨1,638 | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €10 (₨885) | ₨270 | + 227% | |
TOTAL | + 116% |

These prices were last updated on May 31, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in French Guiana is 116% more expensive than in India
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