Cost of living in French Guiana compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 111% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in French Guiana is 111% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| French Guiana | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €18 (Rp 281,323) | Rp 61,205 | + 360% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (Rp 105,477) | Rp 48,353 | + 118% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €11 (Rp 169,735) | Rp 29,046 | + 484% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €2.00 (Rp 30,796) | Rp 21,836 | + 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €7 (Rp 107,787) | Rp 22,834 | + 372% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €5.50 (Rp 84,690) | Rp 14,630 | + 479% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.00 (Rp 61,592) | Rp 66,405 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €3.25 (Rp 50,044) | Rp 43,134 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.50 (Rp 23,097) | Rp 18,263 | + 26% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.25 (Rp 19,248) | Rp 34,771 | - 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (Rp 123,185) | Rp 406,659 | - 70% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | - | Rp 17,291 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | Rp 16,247 | - | |
| Housing | + 112% | |||
| Housing in French Guiana is 112% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| French Guiana | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | Rp 13,044,000 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,000 (Rp 15,398,096) | Rp 6,448,100 | + 139% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €215 (Rp 3,310,591) | Rp 801,210 | + 313% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €900 (Rp 13,858,286) | Rp 6,665,800 | + 108% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €700 (Rp 10,778,667) | Rp 3,107,490 | + 247% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €170 (Rp 2,617,676) | Rp 505,106 | + 418% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €65 (Rp 993,177) | Rp 237,062 | + 319% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €250 (Rp 3,849,524) | Rp 3,563,720 | + 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €98 (Rp 1,501,314) | Rp 1,234,820 | + 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €18 (Rp 277,166) | Rp 57,323 | + 384% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (Rp 138,583) | Rp 95,242 | + 46% | |
| Clothes | + 14% | |||
| Clothes in French Guiana is 14% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| French Guiana | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €45 (Rp 692,914) | Rp 648,513 | + 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €40 (Rp 615,924) | Rp 480,172 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €63 (Rp 962,381) | Rp 1,195,760 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €75 (Rp 1,154,857) | Rp 1,102,700 | + 5% | |
| Transportation | - 11% | |||
| Transportation in French Guiana is 11% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| French Guiana | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,505 (Rp 300,332,164) | Rp 417,700,000 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | Rp 9,337 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Rp 419,026 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 61% | |||
| Personal Care in French Guiana is 61% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| French Guiana | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 19,709 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Rp 89,583 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Rp 204,790 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Rp 108,192 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.13 (Rp 48,119) | Rp 22,334 | + 115% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €7 (Rp 102,654) | Rp 30,094 | + 241% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €4.00 (Rp 61,592) | Rp 22,886 | + 169% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.00 (Rp 30,796) | Rp 11,284 | + 173% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (Rp 246,370) | Rp 119,565 | + 106% | |
| Entertainment | + 47% | |||
| Entertainment in French Guiana is 47% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| French Guiana | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €28 (Rp 423,448) | Rp 261,585 | + 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (Rp 246,370) | Rp 99,216 | + 148% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €18 (Rp 277,166) | Rp 251,127 | + 10% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €48 (Rp 731,410) | Rp 573,242 | + 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (Rp 130,884) | Rp 159,890 | - 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | Rp 39,869 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.50 (Rp 69,291) | Rp 65,361 | + 6% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Rp 10,724,300 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.36 (Rp 5,543) | Rp 2,093 | + 165% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | Rp 509,555 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €10 (Rp 153,981) | Rp 32,683 | + 371% | |
| TOTAL | + 58% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 459 prices entered by 53 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2022.
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Cost of living in French Guiana is 58% more expensive than in Indonesia
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