Cost of living in French Guiana compared to Indonesia
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Food | + 154% | |||
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Food in French Guiana is 154% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
French Guiana | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (Rp 279,172) | Rp 67,167 | + 316% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (Rp 127,488) | Rp 61,090 | + 109% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.00 (Rp 74,446) | Rp 32,593 | + 128% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.50 (Rp 27,917) | Rp 25,633 | + 9% | |
12 eggs, large | €10 (Rp 186,114) | Rp 31,337 | + 494% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €8 (Rp 148,892) | Rp 12,592 | + 1082% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €10 (Rp 186,114) | Rp 72,901 | + 155% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €5.00 (Rp 93,057) | Rp 45,403 | + 105% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.40 (Rp 44,667) | Rp 22,376 | + 100% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.27 (Rp 42,297) | Rp 32,966 | + 28% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 (Rp 186,114) | Rp 344,694 | - 46% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €3.00 (Rp 55,834) | Rp 18,943 | + 195% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.90 (Rp 35,362) | Rp 15,178 | + 133% | |
Housing | + 139% | |||
Housing in French Guiana is 139% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
French Guiana | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,600 (Rp 48,389,756) | Rp 20,348,700 | + 138% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,600 (Rp 29,778,311) | Rp 11,729,200 | + 154% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €150 (Rp 2,791,717) | Rp 1,724,710 | + 62% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,000 (Rp 18,611,445) | Rp 7,387,200 | + 152% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €750 (Rp 13,958,583) | Rp 4,597,950 | + 204% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €50 (Rp 930,572) | Rp 1,423,880 | - 35% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €65 (Rp 1,200,438) | Rp 378,883 | + 217% | |
40” flat screen tv | €250 (Rp 4,652,861) | Rp 3,205,730 | + 45% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €98 (Rp 1,814,616) | Rp 1,931,010 | - 6% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €11 (Rp 195,420) | Rp 91,402 | + 114% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (Rp 186,114) | Rp 83,441 | + 123% | |
Clothes | + 29% | |||
Clothes in French Guiana is 29% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
French Guiana | Indonesia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €45 (Rp 837,515) | Rp 651,126 | + 29% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €40 (Rp 744,458) | Rp 458,661 | + 62% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €63 (Rp 1,163,215) | Rp 1,449,070 | - 20% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €75 (Rp 1,395,858) | Rp 1,296,520 | + 8% | |
Transportation | + 12% | |||
Transportation in French Guiana is 12% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
French Guiana | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,505 (Rp 363,006,921) | Rp 504,781,000 | - 28% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.80 (Rp 33,501) | Rp 12,092 | + 177% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | Rp 535,183 | - | |
Personal Care | + 86% | |||
Personal Care in French Guiana is 86% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
French Guiana | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 22,456 | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Rp 96,147 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €25 (Rp 465,286) | Rp 264,826 | + 76% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Rp 66,604 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.13 (Rp 58,161) | Rp 26,592 | + 119% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €7 (Rp 124,077) | Rp 33,023 | + 276% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €4.00 (Rp 74,446) | Rp 27,953 | + 166% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.00 (Rp 37,223) | Rp 21,349 | + 74% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €25 (Rp 465,286) | Rp 84,361 | + 452% | |
Entertainment | + 125% | |||
Entertainment in French Guiana is 125% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
French Guiana | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €40 (Rp 744,458) | Rp 261,890 | + 184% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €14 (Rp 260,560) | Rp 96,262 | + 171% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €18 (Rp 335,006) | Rp 496,791 | - 33% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €90 (Rp 1,675,030) | Rp 397,663 | + 321% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (Rp 186,114) | Rp 149,637 | + 24% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €5.00 (Rp 93,057) | Rp 38,785 | + 140% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €6 (Rp 112,793) | Rp 50,891 | + 122% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Rp 6,922,760 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.36 (Rp 6,700) | Rp 2,388 | + 181% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €40 (Rp 744,458) | Rp 433,566 | + 72% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €11 (Rp 204,726) | Rp 46,882 | + 337% | |
TOTAL | + 98% |

These prices were last updated on June 11, 2025.
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Cost of living in French Guiana is 98% more expensive than in Indonesia
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