Cost of living in French Guiana compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 107% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in French Guiana is 107% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €18 (Rp 273,696) | Rp 62,389 | + 339% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (Rp 102,617) | Rp 50,984 | + 101% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €11 (Rp 165,133) | Rp 29,325 | + 463% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €2.00 (Rp 29,961) | Rp 18,889 | + 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €7 (Rp 104,865) | Rp 26,350 | + 298% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €5.50 (Rp 82,394) | Rp 15,739 | + 423% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.00 (Rp 59,923) | Rp 69,458 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €3.25 (Rp 48,687) | Rp 39,153 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.50 (Rp 22,471) | Rp 19,538 | + 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.25 (Rp 18,726) | Rp 30,210 | - 38% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (Rp 119,845) | Rp 433,415 | - 72% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | - | Rp 15,764 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | Rp 14,528 | - | |
| Housing | + 121% | |||
| Housing in French Guiana is 121% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,300 (Rp 19,474,841) | Rp 13,652,300 | + 43% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,000 (Rp 14,980,647) | Rp 7,261,930 | + 106% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €215 (Rp 3,220,839) | Rp 1,073,920 | + 200% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €900 (Rp 13,482,582) | Rp 6,550,380 | + 106% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €700 (Rp 10,486,453) | Rp 3,577,050 | + 193% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €170 (Rp 2,546,710) | Rp 660,848 | + 285% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €65 (Rp 966,252) | Rp 281,571 | + 243% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €250 (Rp 3,745,162) | Rp 3,961,170 | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €98 (Rp 1,460,613) | Rp 1,567,420 | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €18 (Rp 269,652) | Rp 52,955 | + 409% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (Rp 134,826) | Rp 55,185 | + 144% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in French Guiana is 9% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €45 (Rp 674,129) | Rp 658,752 | + 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €40 (Rp 599,226) | Rp 531,171 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €63 (Rp 936,290) | Rp 1,095,930 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €75 (Rp 1,123,549) | Rp 911,737 | + 23% | |
| Transportation | + 2% | |||
| Transportation in French Guiana is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,505 (Rp 292,190,033) | Rp 432,423,000 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.57 (Rp 23,470) | Rp 9,131 | + 157% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Rp 360,956 | - | |
| 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 32,065 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Rp 138,988 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Rp 257,547 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Rp 41,237 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.13 (Rp 46,815) | Rp 24,297 | + 93% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €7 (Rp 99,871) | Rp 30,182 | + 231% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €4.00 (Rp 59,923) | Rp 19,131 | + 213% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.00 (Rp 29,961) | Rp 14,080 | + 113% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (Rp 239,690) | Rp 66,998 | + 258% | |
| Entertainment | + 61% | |||
| Entertainment in French Guiana is 61% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €28 (Rp 411,968) | Rp 184,609 | + 123% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (Rp 239,690) | Rp 105,675 | + 127% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €18 (Rp 269,652) | Rp 359,301 | - 25% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €48 (Rp 711,581) | Rp 433,102 | + 64% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (Rp 127,336) | Rp 128,455 | - 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | Rp 46,128 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.50 (Rp 67,413) | Rp 51,877 | + 30% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Rp 6,699,010 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.36 (Rp 5,393) | Rp 1,406 | + 283% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | Rp 588,150 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | Rp 22,910 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 68% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,333 prices entered by 185 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 20, 2020.
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Cost of living in French Guiana is 68% more expensive than in Indonesia
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