- Cost of Living
- French Guiana
- Japan
- Comparison
Cost of living in French Guiana compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in French Guiana is 37% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €18 (¥2,277) | ¥1,006 | + 126% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (¥854) | ¥711 | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €11 (¥1,374) | ¥445 | + 209% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €2.00 (¥249) | ¥198 | + 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €7 (¥872) | ¥270 | + 224% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €5.50 (¥686) | ¥689 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.00 (¥499) | ¥889 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €3.25 (¥405) | ¥637 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.50 (¥187) | ¥430 | - 57% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.25 (¥156) | ¥262 | - 41% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (¥997) | ¥1,549 | - 36% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | - | ¥212 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | ¥195 | - | |
| Housing | + 6% | |||
| Housing in French Guiana is 6% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,600 (¥199,421) | ¥242,113 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,000 (¥124,638) | ¥121,422 | + 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €215 (¥26,797) | ¥21,895 | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €900 (¥112,174) | ¥116,929 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €700 (¥87,247) | ¥79,022 | + 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €170 (¥21,188) | ¥12,611 | + 68% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €65 (¥8,039) | ¥4,156 | + 93% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €250 (¥31,159) | ¥55,558 | - 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €98 (¥12,152) | ¥16,830 | - 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €18 (¥2,243) | ¥693 | + 224% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (¥1,122) | ¥1,827 | - 39% | |
| Clothes | + 0% | |||
| Clothes in French Guiana is 0% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €45 (¥5,609) | ¥7,207 | - 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €40 (¥4,986) | ¥4,012 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €63 (¥7,790) | ¥8,544 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €75 (¥9,348) | ¥15,007 | - 38% | |
| Transportation | + 4% | |||
| Transportation in French Guiana is 4% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,505 (¥2,431,001) | ¥2,657,440 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.57 (¥195) | ¥147 | + 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ¥11,877 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 9% | |||
| Personal Care in French Guiana is 9% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥1,278 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ¥1,016 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | ¥4,123 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | ¥630 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.13 (¥389) | ¥711 | - 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €7 (¥831) | ¥484 | + 72% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €4.00 (¥499) | ¥145 | + 244% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.00 (¥249) | ¥213 | + 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (¥1,994) | ¥2,946 | - 32% | |
| Entertainment | - 19% | |||
| Entertainment in French Guiana is 19% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €28 (¥3,428) | ¥4,119 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (¥1,994) | ¥3,373 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €18 (¥2,243) | ¥12,005 | - 81% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €48 (¥5,920) | ¥8,157 | - 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (¥1,059) | ¥903 | + 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | ¥498 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.50 (¥561) | ¥551 | + 2% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | ¥49,094 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.36 (¥45) | ¥58 | - 22% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | ¥10,056 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | ¥474 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 8% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,741 prices entered by 311 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 21, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in French Guiana is 8% more expensive than in Japan
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