Cost of living in French Guiana compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in French Guiana is 40% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| French Guiana | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €18 (¥2,477) | ¥1,145 | + 116% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (¥929) | ¥719 | + 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €11 (¥1,494) | ¥437 | + 242% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €2.00 (¥271) | ¥211 | + 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €7 (¥949) | ¥282 | + 237% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €5.50 (¥746) | ¥815 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.00 (¥542) | ¥951 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €3.25 (¥441) | ¥984 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.50 (¥203) | ¥421 | - 52% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.25 (¥169) | ¥268 | - 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (¥1,085) | ¥1,770 | - 39% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | - | ¥217 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | ¥225 | - | |
| Housing | + 18% | |||
| Housing in French Guiana is 18% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| French Guiana | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | ¥194,768 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,000 (¥135,577) | ¥126,641 | + 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €215 (¥29,149) | ¥21,178 | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €900 (¥122,020) | ¥142,258 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €700 (¥94,904) | ¥80,836 | + 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €170 (¥23,048) | ¥13,643 | + 69% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €65 (¥8,745) | ¥3,988 | + 119% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €250 (¥33,894) | ¥59,521 | - 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €98 (¥13,219) | ¥17,809 | - 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €18 (¥2,440) | ¥665 | + 267% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (¥1,220) | ¥2,700 | - 55% | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in French Guiana is 4% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| French Guiana | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €45 (¥6,101) | ¥7,941 | - 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €40 (¥5,423) | ¥4,162 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €63 (¥8,474) | ¥7,471 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €75 (¥10,168) | ¥15,388 | - 34% | |
| Transportation | + 1% | |||
| Transportation in French Guiana is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| French Guiana | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,505 (¥2,644,369) | ¥2,576,380 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | ¥161 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ¥16,725 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 15% | |||
| Personal Care in French Guiana is 15% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| French Guiana | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥1,370 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ¥1,955 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ¥3,523 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ¥2,205 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.13 (¥424) | ¥648 | - 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €7 (¥904) | ¥409 | + 121% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €4.00 (¥542) | ¥143 | + 279% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.00 (¥271) | ¥184 | + 48% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (¥2,169) | ¥3,583 | - 39% | |
| Entertainment | - 0% | |||
| Entertainment in French Guiana is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| French Guiana | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €28 (¥3,728) | ¥4,280 | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (¥2,169) | ¥3,593 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €18 (¥2,440) | ¥20,657 | - 88% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €48 (¥6,440) | ¥6,242 | + 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (¥1,152) | ¥1,034 | + 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | ¥533 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.50 (¥610) | ¥526 | + 16% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ¥58,872 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.36 (¥49) | ¥41 | + 18% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | ¥11,178 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €10 (¥1,356) | ¥554 | + 145% | |
| 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 603 prices entered by 76 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 11, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in French Guiana is 16% more expensive than in Japan
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