Cost of living in French Guiana compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 119% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in French Guiana is 119% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| French Guiana | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €25 (Rp 400,695) | Rp 44,863 | + 793% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (Rp 109,790) | Rp 54,330 | + 102% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.00 (Rp 80,139) | Rp 27,591 | + 190% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €2.00 (Rp 32,056) | Rp 19,917 | + 61% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €5.00 (Rp 80,139) | Rp 25,297 | + 217% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €5.50 (Rp 88,153) | Rp 18,627 | + 373% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.00 (Rp 64,111) | Rp 55,732 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €3.25 (Rp 52,090) | Rp 43,429 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.50 (Rp 24,042) | Rp 21,967 | + 9% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €3.79 (Rp 60,709) | Rp 34,412 | + 76% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6.00 (Rp 96,167) | Rp 337,317 | - 71% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | - | Rp 22,207 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.20 (Rp 19,233) | Rp 17,971 | + 7% | |
| Housing | + 106% | |||
| Housing in French Guiana is 106% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| French Guiana | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,500 (Rp 24,041,694) | Rp 17,957,200 | + 34% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,200 (Rp 19,233,355) | Rp 9,443,920 | + 104% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €215 (Rp 3,445,976) | Rp 528,780 | + 552% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,000 (Rp 16,027,796) | Rp 7,265,990 | + 121% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €800 (Rp 12,822,237) | Rp 4,054,970 | + 216% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €170 (Rp 2,724,725) | Rp 1,282,180 | + 113% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €65 (Rp 1,033,793) | Rp 410,662 | + 152% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €250 (Rp 4,006,949) | Rp 4,056,150 | - 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €98 (Rp 1,562,710) | Rp 1,358,260 | + 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €18 (Rp 288,500) | Rp 56,742 | + 408% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (Rp 144,250) | Rp 77,300 | + 87% | |
| Clothes | + 23% | |||
| Clothes in French Guiana is 23% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| French Guiana | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €45 (Rp 721,251) | Rp 624,572 | + 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €40 (Rp 641,112) | Rp 443,680 | + 44% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €63 (Rp 1,001,737) | Rp 1,212,520 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €75 (Rp 1,202,085) | Rp 1,298,040 | - 7% | |
| Transportation | + 0% | |||
| Transportation in French Guiana is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| French Guiana | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,505 (Rp 312,614,151) | Rp 535,705,000 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.90 (Rp 30,453) | Rp 12,273 | + 148% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Rp 150,291 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 69% | |||
| Personal Care in French Guiana is 69% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| French Guiana | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 36,367 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Rp 60,467 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €25 (Rp 400,695) | Rp 351,050 | + 14% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Rp 130,123 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.13 (Rp 50,087) | Rp 21,655 | + 131% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €7 (Rp 106,853) | Rp 34,558 | + 209% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €4.00 (Rp 64,111) | Rp 30,035 | + 113% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.00 (Rp 32,056) | Rp 15,580 | + 106% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €25 (Rp 400,695) | Rp 88,350 | + 354% | |
| Entertainment | + 65% | |||
| Entertainment in French Guiana is 65% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| French Guiana | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €40 (Rp 641,112) | Rp 216,012 | + 197% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €14 (Rp 224,389) | Rp 104,481 | + 115% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €18 (Rp 288,500) | Rp 2,274,680 | - 87% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €48 (Rp 761,320) | Rp 383,761 | + 98% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (Rp 160,278) | Rp 162,937 | - 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.00 (Rp 64,111) | Rp 36,298 | + 77% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €6 (Rp 97,135) | Rp 40,791 | + 138% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Rp 12,194,000 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.36 (Rp 5,770) | Rp 2,029 | + 184% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | Rp 496,553 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €10 (Rp 160,278) | Rp 35,528 | + 351% | |
| TOTAL | + 63% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 634 prices entered by 96 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 26, 2023.
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Cost of living in French Guiana is 63% more expensive than in Indonesia
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