Cost of living in French Guiana compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 226% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in French Guiana is 226% more expensive than in India | ||||
| French Guiana | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (₨1,466) | ₨400 | + 266% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (₨669) | ₨350 | + 91% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.00 (₨391) | ₨177 | + 121% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.50 (₨147) | ₨63 | + 132% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €10 (₨977) | ₨102 | + 858% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €8 (₨782) | ₨45 | + 1654% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €10 (₨977) | ₨254 | + 285% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €5.00 (₨489) | ₨196 | + 150% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.40 (₨235) | ₨40 | + 486% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.27 (₨222) | ₨172 | + 29% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 (₨977) | ₨925 | + 6% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €3.00 (₨293) | ₨95 | + 208% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.90 (₨186) | ₨42 | + 338% | |
| Housing | + 302% | |||
| Housing in French Guiana is 302% more expensive than in India | ||||
| French Guiana | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,600 (₨254,086) | ₨46,983 | + 441% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,600 (₨156,360) | ₨29,753 | + 426% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €150 (₨14,659) | ₨5,571 | + 163% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,000 (₨97,725) | ₨30,891 | + 216% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €750 (₨73,294) | ₨18,623 | + 294% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €50 (₨4,886) | ₨4,707 | + 4% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €65 (₨6,303) | ₨772 | + 717% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €250 (₨24,431) | ₨26,656 | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €98 (₨9,528) | ₨12,082 | - 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €11 (₨1,026) | ₨555 | + 85% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (₨977) | ₨704 | + 39% | |
| Clothes | + 64% | |||
| Clothes in French Guiana is 64% more expensive than in India | ||||
| French Guiana | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €45 (₨4,398) | ₨2,484 | + 77% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €40 (₨3,909) | ₨2,578 | + 52% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €63 (₨6,108) | ₨4,084 | + 50% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €75 (₨7,329) | ₨2,961 | + 148% | |
| Transportation | + 16% | |||
| Transportation in French Guiana is 16% more expensive than in India | ||||
| French Guiana | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,505 (₨1,906,082) | ₨1,800,510 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.80 (₨176) | ₨104 | + 69% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨1,476 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 63% | |||
| Personal Care in French Guiana is 63% more expensive than in India | ||||
| French Guiana | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨94 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨262 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €25 (₨2,443) | ₨1,182 | + 107% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ₨391 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.13 (₨305) | ₨229 | + 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €7 (₨652) | ₨269 | + 142% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €4.00 (₨391) | ₨195 | + 100% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.00 (₨195) | ₨99 | + 98% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €25 (₨2,443) | ₨303 | + 706% | |
| Entertainment | + 159% | |||
| Entertainment in French Guiana is 159% more expensive than in India | ||||
| French Guiana | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €40 (₨3,909) | ₨1,334 | + 193% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €14 (₨1,368) | ₨620 | + 121% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €18 (₨1,759) | ₨1,539 | + 14% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €90 (₨8,795) | ₨2,260 | + 289% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (₨977) | ₨709 | + 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €5.00 (₨489) | ₨234 | + 109% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €6 (₨592) | ₨199 | + 198% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨42,549 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.36 (₨35) | ₨5.62 | + 526% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €40 (₨3,909) | ₨1,807 | + 116% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €11 (₨1,075) | ₨277 | + 288% | |
| TOTAL | + 144% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,306 prices entered by 583 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 24, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in French Guiana is 144% more expensive than in India
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