Cost of living in French Guiana compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in French Guiana is 50% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €18 (¥2,405) | ¥981 | + 145% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (¥902) | ¥700 | + 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €11 (¥1,451) | ¥414 | + 251% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €2.00 (¥263) | ¥205 | + 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €7 (¥921) | ¥251 | + 267% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €5.50 (¥724) | ¥659 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.00 (¥526) | ¥964 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €3.25 (¥428) | ¥743 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.50 (¥197) | ¥391 | - 50% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.25 (¥165) | ¥296 | - 44% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (¥1,053) | ¥1,420 | - 26% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | - | ¥178 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | ¥217 | - | |
| Housing | + 11% | |||
| Housing in French Guiana is 11% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | ¥299,320 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,000 (¥131,622) | ¥164,446 | - 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €215 (¥28,299) | ¥21,056 | + 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €900 (¥118,460) | ¥150,152 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €700 (¥92,135) | ¥78,123 | + 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €170 (¥22,376) | ¥11,902 | + 88% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €65 (¥8,490) | ¥4,118 | + 106% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €250 (¥32,906) | ¥70,060 | - 53% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €98 (¥12,833) | ¥12,705 | + 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €18 (¥2,369) | ¥794 | + 198% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (¥1,185) | ¥2,406 | - 51% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in French Guiana is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €45 (¥5,923) | ¥7,319 | - 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €40 (¥5,265) | ¥4,417 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €63 (¥8,226) | ¥8,375 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €75 (¥9,872) | ¥13,139 | - 25% | |
| Transportation | + 11% | |||
| Transportation in French Guiana is 11% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,505 (¥2,567,223) | ¥2,627,120 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.57 (¥206) | ¥135 | + 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ¥10,272 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 14% | |||
| Personal Care in French Guiana is 14% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥1,148 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ¥1,229 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ¥5,176 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ¥803 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.13 (¥411) | ¥611 | - 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €7 (¥877) | ¥528 | + 66% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €4.00 (¥526) | ¥152 | + 246% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.00 (¥263) | ¥258 | + 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (¥2,106) | ¥3,156 | - 33% | |
| Entertainment | - 6% | |||
| Entertainment in French Guiana is 6% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €28 (¥3,620) | ¥3,672 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (¥2,106) | ¥3,638 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €18 (¥2,369) | ¥16,372 | - 86% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €48 (¥6,252) | ¥6,066 | + 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (¥1,119) | ¥1,131 | - 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | ¥435 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.50 (¥592) | ¥548 | + 8% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ¥55,862 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.36 (¥47) | ¥53 | - 11% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | ¥9,625 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €10 (¥1,316) | ¥530 | + 148% | |
| 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 860 prices entered by 134 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 03, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in French Guiana is 16% more expensive than in Japan
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