Cost of living in French Guiana compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in French Guiana is 50% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| French Guiana | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €25 (¥3,729) | ¥1,023 | + 265% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (¥1,022) | ¥714 | + 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.00 (¥746) | ¥519 | + 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €2.00 (¥298) | ¥198 | + 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €5.00 (¥746) | ¥315 | + 137% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €5.50 (¥820) | ¥629 | + 30% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.00 (¥597) | ¥962 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €3.25 (¥485) | ¥902 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.50 (¥224) | ¥574 | - 61% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €3.79 (¥565) | ¥285 | + 98% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6.00 (¥895) | ¥1,252 | - 29% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | - | ¥179 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.20 (¥179) | ¥206 | - 13% | |
| Housing | + 3% | |||
| Housing in French Guiana is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| French Guiana | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,500 (¥223,715) | ¥306,878 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,200 (¥178,972) | ¥171,772 | + 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €215 (¥32,066) | ¥28,417 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,000 (¥149,144) | ¥157,603 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €800 (¥119,315) | ¥82,713 | + 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €170 (¥25,354) | ¥24,082 | + 5% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €65 (¥9,620) | ¥4,709 | + 104% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €250 (¥37,286) | ¥47,482 | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €98 (¥14,541) | ¥32,093 | - 55% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €18 (¥2,685) | ¥1,313 | + 104% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (¥1,342) | ¥1,878 | - 29% | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in French Guiana is 8% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| French Guiana | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €45 (¥6,711) | ¥6,136 | + 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €40 (¥5,966) | ¥5,199 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €63 (¥9,321) | ¥8,989 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €75 (¥11,186) | ¥13,588 | - 18% | |
| Transportation | + 16% | |||
| Transportation in French Guiana is 16% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| French Guiana | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,505 (¥2,908,970) | ¥2,700,660 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.90 (¥283) | ¥165 | + 72% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ¥10,143 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 4% | |||
| Personal Care in French Guiana is 4% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| French Guiana | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥2,497 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ¥1,967 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €25 (¥3,729) | ¥5,380 | - 31% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ¥650 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.13 (¥466) | ¥938 | - 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €7 (¥994) | ¥702 | + 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €4.00 (¥597) | ¥216 | + 176% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.00 (¥298) | ¥216 | + 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €25 (¥3,729) | ¥4,060 | - 8% | |
| Entertainment | + 12% | |||
| Entertainment in French Guiana is 12% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| French Guiana | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €40 (¥5,966) | ¥4,579 | + 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €14 (¥2,088) | ¥3,600 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €18 (¥2,685) | ¥4,000 | - 33% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €48 (¥7,084) | ¥5,999 | + 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (¥1,491) | ¥954 | + 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.00 (¥597) | ¥472 | + 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €6 (¥904) | ¥583 | + 55% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ¥67,950 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.36 (¥54) | ¥52 | + 4% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | ¥9,405 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €10 (¥1,491) | ¥592 | + 152% | |
| TOTAL | + 16% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 759 prices entered by 102 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 07, 2023.
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Cost of living in French Guiana is 16% more expensive than in Japan
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