Cost of living in French Guiana compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 41% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in French Guiana is 41% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €18 (¥2,220) | ¥1,001 | + 122% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (¥832) | ¥722 | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €11 (¥1,340) | ¥446 | + 200% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €2.00 (¥243) | ¥214 | + 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €7 (¥851) | ¥289 | + 194% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €5.50 (¥668) | ¥501 | + 33% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.00 (¥486) | ¥1,246 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €3.25 (¥395) | ¥640 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.50 (¥182) | ¥381 | - 52% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.25 (¥152) | ¥260 | - 41% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (¥972) | ¥1,652 | - 41% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | - | ¥221 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | ¥277 | - | |
| Housing | + 9% | |||
| Housing in French Guiana is 9% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,300 (¥157,989) | ¥182,340 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,000 (¥121,530) | ¥121,270 | + 0% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €215 (¥26,129) | ¥15,948 | + 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €900 (¥109,377) | ¥127,445 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €700 (¥85,071) | ¥86,552 | - 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €170 (¥20,660) | ¥11,000 | + 88% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €65 (¥7,839) | ¥3,835 | + 104% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €250 (¥30,383) | ¥39,892 | - 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €98 (¥11,849) | ¥10,465 | + 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €18 (¥2,188) | ¥749 | + 192% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (¥1,094) | ¥2,162 | - 49% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in French Guiana is 4% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €45 (¥5,469) | ¥6,528 | - 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €40 (¥4,861) | ¥4,644 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €63 (¥7,596) | ¥7,685 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €75 (¥9,115) | ¥13,013 | - 30% | |
| Transportation | - 0% | |||
| Transportation in French Guiana is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,505 (¥2,370,385) | ¥2,936,380 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.57 (¥190) | ¥139 | + 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ¥9,348 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 5% | |||
| Personal Care in French Guiana is 5% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥1,406 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ¥929 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ¥8,740 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ¥554 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.13 (¥380) | ¥669 | - 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €7 (¥810) | ¥525 | + 54% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €4.00 (¥486) | ¥206 | + 136% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.00 (¥243) | ¥238 | + 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (¥1,944) | ¥2,654 | - 27% | |
| Entertainment | + 4% | |||
| Entertainment in French Guiana is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €28 (¥3,342) | ¥3,275 | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (¥1,944) | ¥3,323 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €18 (¥2,188) | ¥16,766 | - 87% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €48 (¥5,773) | ¥5,924 | - 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (¥1,033) | ¥806 | + 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | ¥520 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.50 (¥547) | ¥510 | + 7% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ¥47,822 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.36 (¥44) | ¥26 | + 66% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | ¥8,220 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | ¥491 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 12% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,097 prices entered by 172 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 03, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in French Guiana is 12% more expensive than in Japan
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