- Cost of Living
- French Guiana
- Japan
- Comparison
Cost of living in French Guiana compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in French Guiana is 36% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €18 (¥2,347) | ¥1,038 | + 126% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (¥880) | ¥691 | + 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €11 (¥1,416) | ¥436 | + 225% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €2.00 (¥257) | ¥203 | + 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €7 (¥899) | ¥287 | + 214% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €5.50 (¥707) | ¥777 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.00 (¥514) | ¥927 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €3.25 (¥418) | ¥688 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.50 (¥193) | ¥416 | - 54% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.25 (¥161) | ¥277 | - 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (¥1,028) | ¥1,538 | - 33% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | - | ¥199 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | ¥198 | - | |
| Housing | + 15% | |||
| Housing in French Guiana is 15% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,600 (¥205,560) | ¥218,000 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,000 (¥128,475) | ¥123,235 | + 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €215 (¥27,622) | ¥21,518 | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €900 (¥115,628) | ¥110,576 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €700 (¥89,933) | ¥71,567 | + 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €170 (¥21,841) | ¥12,926 | + 69% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €65 (¥8,287) | ¥4,101 | + 102% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €250 (¥32,119) | ¥55,558 | - 42% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €98 (¥12,526) | ¥16,537 | - 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €18 (¥2,313) | ¥711 | + 225% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (¥1,156) | ¥1,838 | - 37% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in French Guiana is 1% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €45 (¥5,781) | ¥7,197 | - 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €40 (¥5,139) | ¥4,336 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €63 (¥8,030) | ¥8,421 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €75 (¥9,636) | ¥13,972 | - 31% | |
| Transportation | + 8% | |||
| Transportation in French Guiana is 8% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,505 (¥2,505,844) | ¥2,510,720 | - 0% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.57 (¥201) | ¥145 | + 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ¥11,257 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 13% | |||
| Personal Care in French Guiana is 13% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥1,278 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ¥1,019 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | ¥3,622 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | ¥612 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.13 (¥401) | ¥707 | - 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €7 (¥857) | ¥455 | + 88% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €4.00 (¥514) | ¥137 | + 275% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.00 (¥257) | ¥229 | + 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (¥2,056) | ¥2,939 | - 30% | |
| Entertainment | - 16% | |||
| Entertainment in French Guiana is 16% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €28 (¥3,533) | ¥4,071 | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (¥2,056) | ¥3,365 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €18 (¥2,313) | ¥14,181 | - 84% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €48 (¥6,103) | ¥7,647 | - 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (¥1,092) | ¥964 | + 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | ¥487 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.50 (¥578) | ¥586 | - 1% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | ¥49,094 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.36 (¥46) | ¥56 | - 17% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | ¥10,339 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | ¥468 | - | |
| 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 1,931 prices entered by 333 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in French Guiana is 12% more expensive than in Japan
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