Cost of living in French Guiana compared to Japan
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| Food | + 66% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in French Guiana is 66% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| French Guiana | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (¥2,491) | ¥1,035 | + 141% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (¥1,137) | ¥817 | + 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.00 (¥664) | ¥618 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.50 (¥249) | ¥237 | + 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €10 (¥1,660) | ¥335 | + 395% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €8 (¥1,328) | ¥439 | + 203% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €10 (¥1,660) | ¥1,195 | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €5.00 (¥830) | ¥822 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.40 (¥398) | ¥509 | - 22% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.27 (¥377) | ¥312 | + 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 (¥1,660) | ¥1,267 | + 31% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €3.00 (¥498) | ¥276 | + 81% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.90 (¥315) | ¥293 | + 8% | |
| Housing | + 26% | |||
| Housing in French Guiana is 26% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| French Guiana | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,600 (¥431,688) | ¥365,082 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,600 (¥265,654) | ¥197,811 | + 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €150 (¥24,905) | ¥19,132 | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,000 (¥166,034) | ¥145,654 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €750 (¥124,525) | ¥106,059 | + 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €50 (¥8,302) | ¥8,349 | - 1% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €65 (¥10,709) | ¥4,448 | + 141% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €250 (¥41,508) | ¥74,559 | - 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €98 (¥16,188) | ¥25,414 | - 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €11 (¥1,743) | ¥1,338 | + 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (¥1,660) | ¥2,815 | - 41% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in French Guiana is 6% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| French Guiana | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €45 (¥7,472) | ¥9,315 | - 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €40 (¥6,641) | ¥5,103 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €63 (¥10,377) | ¥9,892 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €75 (¥12,453) | ¥12,189 | + 2% | |
| Transportation | + 17% | |||
| Transportation in French Guiana is 17% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| French Guiana | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,505 (¥3,238,409) | ¥3,060,780 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.80 (¥299) | ¥169 | + 77% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ¥8,198 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 2% | |||
| Personal Care in French Guiana is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| French Guiana | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥2,133 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ¥2,551 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €25 (¥4,151) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ¥1,337 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.13 (¥519) | ¥930 | - 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €7 (¥1,107) | ¥622 | + 78% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €4.00 (¥664) | ¥224 | + 196% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.00 (¥332) | ¥188 | + 77% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €25 (¥4,151) | ¥4,604 | - 10% | |
| Entertainment | + 22% | |||
| Entertainment in French Guiana is 22% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| French Guiana | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €40 (¥6,641) | ¥4,908 | + 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €14 (¥2,324) | ¥3,881 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €18 (¥2,989) | ¥7,212 | - 59% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €90 (¥14,943) | ¥8,269 | + 81% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (¥1,660) | ¥1,244 | + 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €5.00 (¥830) | ¥547 | + 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €6 (¥1,006) | ¥674 | + 49% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ¥51,659 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.36 (¥60) | ¥52 | + 15% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €40 (¥6,641) | ¥9,530 | - 30% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €11 (¥1,826) | ¥613 | + 198% | |
| TOTAL | + 31% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 417 prices entered by 92 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 12, 2025.
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Cost of living in French Guiana is 31% more expensive than in Japan
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