- Cost of Living
- French Guiana
- Indonesia
- Comparison
Cost of living in French Guiana compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 133% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in French Guiana is 133% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €18 (Rp 304,287) | Rp 66,106 | + 360% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (Rp 114,087) | Rp 50,634 | + 125% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €11 (Rp 183,590) | Rp 30,568 | + 501% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €2.00 (Rp 33,310) | Rp 19,074 | + 75% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €7 (Rp 116,585) | Rp 24,685 | + 372% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €5.50 (Rp 91,603) | Rp 16,247 | + 464% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.00 (Rp 66,620) | Rp 66,045 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €3.25 (Rp 54,129) | Rp 37,044 | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.50 (Rp 24,983) | Rp 18,542 | + 35% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.25 (Rp 20,819) | Rp 32,310 | - 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (Rp 133,240) | Rp 368,198 | - 64% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | - | Rp 19,117 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | Rp 16,216 | - | |
| Housing | + 136% | |||
| Housing in French Guiana is 136% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,600 (Rp 26,648,030) | Rp 12,242,600 | + 118% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,000 (Rp 16,655,019) | Rp 9,677,710 | + 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €215 (Rp 3,580,829) | Rp 910,541 | + 293% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €900 (Rp 14,989,517) | Rp 8,553,620 | + 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €700 (Rp 11,658,513) | Rp 4,943,740 | + 136% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €170 (Rp 2,831,353) | Rp 619,505 | + 357% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €65 (Rp 1,074,249) | Rp 287,299 | + 274% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €250 (Rp 4,163,755) | Rp 4,810,710 | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €98 (Rp 1,623,864) | Rp 1,787,010 | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €18 (Rp 299,790) | Rp 58,356 | + 414% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (Rp 149,895) | Rp 56,285 | + 166% | |
| Clothes | + 49% | |||
| Clothes in French Guiana is 49% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €45 (Rp 749,476) | Rp 615,926 | + 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €40 (Rp 666,201) | Rp 397,678 | + 68% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €63 (Rp 1,040,939) | Rp 985,125 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €75 (Rp 1,249,126) | Rp 811,453 | + 54% | |
| Transportation | + 4% | |||
| Transportation in French Guiana is 4% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,505 (Rp 324,847,810) | Rp 469,436,000 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.57 (Rp 26,093) | Rp 8,898 | + 193% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Rp 381,291 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 84% | |||
| Personal Care in French Guiana is 84% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 24,249 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Rp 88,999 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | Rp 343,185 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | Rp 45,191 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.13 (Rp 52,047) | Rp 23,113 | + 125% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €7 (Rp 111,034) | Rp 34,430 | + 222% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €4.00 (Rp 66,620) | Rp 14,080 | + 373% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.00 (Rp 33,310) | Rp 13,066 | + 155% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (Rp 266,480) | Rp 92,997 | + 187% | |
| Entertainment | + 59% | |||
| Entertainment in French Guiana is 59% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €28 (Rp 458,013) | Rp 216,823 | + 111% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (Rp 266,480) | Rp 100,274 | + 166% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €18 (Rp 299,790) | Rp 375,594 | - 20% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €48 (Rp 791,113) | Rp 505,534 | + 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (Rp 141,568) | Rp 133,066 | + 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | Rp 46,363 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.50 (Rp 74,948) | Rp 56,412 | + 33% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | Rp 7,752,910 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.36 (Rp 5,996) | Rp 1,617 | + 271% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | Rp 565,576 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | Rp 24,489 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 81% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,837 prices entered by 349 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 13, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in French Guiana is 81% more expensive than in Indonesia
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