Cost of living in French Guiana compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 143% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in French Guiana is 143% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €18 (Rp 312,911) | Rp 48,924 | + 540% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (Rp 117,320) | Rp 55,115 | + 113% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €11 (Rp 188,793) | Rp 32,165 | + 487% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €2.00 (Rp 34,254) | Rp 20,667 | + 66% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €7 (Rp 119,889) | Rp 25,337 | + 373% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €5.50 (Rp 94,199) | Rp 17,064 | + 452% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.00 (Rp 68,508) | Rp 61,721 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €3.25 (Rp 55,663) | Rp 37,576 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.50 (Rp 25,691) | Rp 19,651 | + 31% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.25 (Rp 21,409) | Rp 33,333 | - 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (Rp 137,016) | Rp 374,037 | - 63% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | - | Rp 18,761 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | Rp 18,326 | - | |
| Housing | + 93% | |||
| Housing in French Guiana is 93% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | Rp 19,045,400 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,000 (Rp 17,127,015) | Rp 10,096,300 | + 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €215 (Rp 3,682,308) | Rp 1,245,580 | + 196% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €900 (Rp 15,414,313) | Rp 7,203,760 | + 114% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €700 (Rp 11,988,910) | Rp 4,313,490 | + 178% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €170 (Rp 2,911,593) | Rp 979,539 | + 197% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €65 (Rp 1,104,692) | Rp 329,516 | + 235% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €250 (Rp 4,281,754) | Rp 4,258,580 | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €98 (Rp 1,669,884) | Rp 2,125,490 | - 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €18 (Rp 308,286) | Rp 66,640 | + 363% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (Rp 154,143) | Rp 68,439 | + 125% | |
| Clothes | + 37% | |||
| Clothes in French Guiana is 37% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €45 (Rp 770,716) | Rp 680,041 | + 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €40 (Rp 685,081) | Rp 424,371 | + 61% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €63 (Rp 1,070,438) | Rp 1,071,420 | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €75 (Rp 1,284,526) | Rp 1,116,540 | + 15% | |
| Transportation | + 5% | |||
| Transportation in French Guiana is 5% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,505 (Rp 334,053,859) | Rp 492,652,000 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.57 (Rp 26,832) | Rp 8,926 | + 201% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Rp 228,023 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 71% | |||
| Personal Care in French Guiana is 71% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 23,270 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Rp 59,151 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Rp 256,292 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Rp 80,956 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.13 (Rp 53,522) | Rp 22,650 | + 136% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €7 (Rp 114,181) | Rp 44,295 | + 158% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €4.00 (Rp 68,508) | Rp 22,030 | + 211% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.00 (Rp 34,254) | Rp 12,336 | + 178% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (Rp 274,032) | Rp 89,053 | + 208% | |
| Entertainment | + 80% | |||
| Entertainment in French Guiana is 80% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €28 (Rp 470,993) | Rp 176,169 | + 167% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (Rp 274,032) | Rp 105,763 | + 159% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €18 (Rp 308,286) | Rp 650,328 | - 53% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €48 (Rp 813,533) | Rp 361,319 | + 125% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (Rp 145,580) | Rp 133,391 | + 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | Rp 36,857 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.50 (Rp 77,072) | Rp 48,318 | + 60% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Rp 8,519,630 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.36 (Rp 6,166) | Rp 1,787 | + 245% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | Rp 604,695 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €10 (Rp 171,270) | Rp 28,321 | + 505% | |
| TOTAL | + 75% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 880 prices entered by 107 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 20, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in French Guiana is 75% more expensive than in Indonesia
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